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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by Vej@lemm.ee to c/casualconversation@lemmy.world

2 years ago I had had a break down. I started having panic attacks and I would grind my teeth a bit. Eventually I shattered a tooth. Two years later and a root canal that tooth is causing issues due to an infection. I have a check up on it in a month. It's not really painful, but it's a grim reminder of all the issues I had.

I am a significant amount better than before. Meds and therapy helped a lot. But this tooth reminds me of a time where I was a wreck. It's not a fun feeling. And I don't know what happens next. I never got a tooth pulled for example, I don't know what to expect.

Has anyone beaten anxiety issues? Will I be like this forever?

Edit: Went to my dentist, they looked at it, they are sending me to a specialist tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Edit 2: got scheduled for surgery today, they think they can save the tooth.

Edit 3: Surgery was not that bad.

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[-] Vej@lemm.ee 4 points 10 months ago

"Hey, it's alright. Sometimes we have to let some things go to survive whatever we're dealing with. But you're able to take care of it now and we're gonna help with that."

That hit a bit hard. I'm heading over to the dentist now, but I think this is what I needed to hear.

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