No, It is NOT in My Head: The Journey of a Chronic Pain Survivor tackles the themes of despair and shame while highlighting the underlining message of hope and perseverance. In 2002, mainstream medicine wrote Nicole Hemmenway off as being untreatable and incurable. No, It is NOT in My Head: The Journey of a Chronic Pain Survivor outlines her nine-year journey through the medical system and stresses the importance of a positive attitude. Dreams do come true.