In German, we don't say "I woke up in pain" but "I woke up with pain," and I think that is such an apt metaphor for many chronic pain patients. It's like being in a bad relationship that you can't leave behind, and you wake up every morning to that face you have grown to hate so much, knowing that it's probably going to be with you all day and then greet you again tomorrow. And the day after that. And the day after that. And the day after that. It can be so disheartening.
















