Chronic Pain?

I was in a car accident January 15th 2009 and since then have been in chronic pain in my neck, shoulder and back. Aside from taking medication the only thing that helps in relaxing in a hot bath and taking it easy. It has changed my life a bit I no longer wish to do anything involving walking and I even shop at stores that have the least walking and just really want to be home..especially on the days I work all day. Not cause I am lazy but because I am in pain. Its a bummer but I live through it. I have changed my schedule to have 2 days of work, 2 days off, 2 days of work, then sunday off so that has helped instead of having one long week in a row. Do any of you reading this have chronic pain? How do you deal? Are you family and friends understanding? It can be isolating to stay at home so much but I am no longer worried about hanging out with friends or going to the mall. I do still love Church and singing and am still a cantor but aside from work and going to Mass and visiting my mom (and I really don't want to be at work lol!) I just want to be home where I can be the most comfortable and take care of my family. Home sweet Home is ok with me.