I hope this link helps with some ideas on how to deal with chronic pain. I don't have chronic pain myself so I don't know how useful it is, but I think the advice given here sounds pretty logical
Managing Chronic Pain: 11 Coping Tips
You're not being silly, that is a long list of symptoms and some of which are ones that you need to know where it stems from. It's better to be safe than sorry, you should go see a doctor and know exactly what it is you're dealing with and you can take it from there
It's better to know for sure what you have and be able to deal with it accordingly rather to be spending time on speculating on what you could have and worrying yourself over what possibilities each symptom may be. I would recommend going to a doctor and putting your mind to ease and starting...
Being a religious man myself, I would absolutely agree with prayer. I think it's also important to have a support network around you of people that you can rely on and depend on when you need them
I'm sorry to hear that Zoid, I can only imagine what it must feel like to have to deal with people who have such stereotype expectations of you as a man. You need to do what is best for your health and not allow social pressures to dictate your life and in any way compromise your health. I'm...