Hey Slade! I really enjoyed reading your forum, and I found a dew things very interesting. For instance, I had no idea that chronic pain can lead to sign of depression. I guess it makes sense though, because after months and months of pain someone can begin to feel helpless, and that can definitely lead to signs of depression. I had also never thought that just by simply relieving stress levels in your life it can allow for pain levels to subside. It does make a lot of sense that this will work since stress can cause tight muscles along with other ways your physical body expresses emotional stress. I also find your facts about smoking and alcohol to be very interesting. I did not know that drinking can cause inflammation throughout your entire body. I hope you and your family are doing amazing and everyone is staying healthy.