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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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[–] llamapants 10 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Perhaps you are feeling guilt or shame about that period of your life. Accepting it as such, forgiving yourself and truly embracing how far you've come since then may help alleviate some anxiety you have. I do understand this is harder said than done and these are things I'm currently working through myself. All the best, my friend ❤️

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (6 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...

[–] llamapants 1 points 1 year ago

Absolutely! Great point, thank you! 😊

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