People who suffer from chronic pain may experience losses in several areas: comfort, sexual function, career, income, self-efficacy, cognitive function, intimacy, pride, joy, self-esteem, self-control, independence, mental health, hope, dignity, and certainty. Providers may overlook these patients biggest loss: themselves. While everyone copes in their own way and experiences their chronic pain condition uniquely, there are common feelings that most of us share: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.