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I could use some feedback on anxiety issues. (lemm.ee)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I'd suggest "acknowledging" the issue exists, rather than aiming to "accept" it, can be a helpful distinction. "Accept" implies you are okay with something, and that might make acceptance difficult. Semantics are weird...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I don't follow

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It's kinda pedantic on the surface I guess, and I'm definitely not explaining it well.

We don't actually use words strictly by the dictionary definition. Often, there's extra things that certain words imply. For example, to "accept" something has the added implication that you approve of the thing, you're ok with it. To acknowledge something is more limited to saying, yes, this thing is true, for better or worse.

Later I may see if I can track down the original quote; I'm sure that would be much more clear!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Okay. I tend to do this reverse procrastination thing where I just get it over with asap. I want it off my plate as soon as possible.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Umm, I might try that...later, though. 😜 (I'm having a bit of trouble remembering enough info to find the source, just so you know)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

All good :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Absolutely! Great point, thank you! 😊