In chapter 2 of my book, "Chronic Pain Hacker", I talk about radical acceptance and how to use it to reduce suffering and increase joy in your life. #chronicpainhacker Expectations play a big role in chronic pain management. Unrealistic expectations can lead to anxiety, grief, and depression when the "miracle cure" doesn't come to fruition. Suffering is increased, when expectations are not met. A wise therapist from my Dialectical Behavior Therapy #dbt class gave me this form