Information and opinions on health from Carol Rains at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/93553/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/93553/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/93553/index http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/93553/30784/morning-blues Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:41:31 -0400 Carol Rains     Feelings of being alone-fearful-angry-feelings of worthlessness- hopelessness-restlessness, irritability, or feeling on edge-feelings of overwhelming anxiety and fear. Over the last 5 or 6 months, I've been battling the worst depression I've ever had. Only now have I really decided to share this. Some of this I feel is related to the spy that WA state's workman's Comp. hired to watch me in June of 2005 for three days. The... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/93553/30784/morning-blues http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/93553/25908/cleaning Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:56:43 -0400 Carol Rains Well I keep thinking spring is here, or right around the corner, the weather all across the U.S. has been so crazy this year. Here in Yakima, WA last weekend it was 80 and sunny, this weekend they say we may have snow and rain mix by the weekend! Well, we all know despite the crazy weather, spring will be here soon! Which reminds me of the days as a kid when mom would get out the much dreaded “Spring Cleaning Checklist”... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/93553/25908/cleaning http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/93553/15649/story Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:45:00 -0400 Carol Rains My name is Carol and I am 43. In 1999 I was diagnosed with RSD/CRPS. This now covers both legs-left arm, and my face. All started from an on the job injury.I have 2 spinal cord stimulators-1 for my legs, 1 for my arm. I also take pain medication. I am also a chronic pain advocate, and volunteer with the American Pain Foundation-as a POP-AN-WA State Leader. My husband is not only my very best friend, but also my caregiver. We have 3... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/93553/15649/story