Pandie,
Let me tell you that living with Chronic pain is no "Valentines Day"!
I can tell you though that when I first started the meds, I thought a miracle had happened. No pain, able to do almost anything physically, great mood (a little too good).
But then guess what - I discovered that the meds were a lie. I learned that they only made things worse. When I realized first I had an addiction to them, I lied to myself all the time. THen as time passed I learned that I had to find a way of living without the meds and with the pain.
Well, after a seriously hard road I thing I've found the way. It's a good feeling!