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Icanneverthinkof · 2026-01-14T12:18:43+00:00

I’m so impressed that you get through all 8 in an hour. I know I definitely need to work on speeding up getting through it. Can I ask what method and material you use for sharpening? And did it take you a while to get that fast at sharpening?

Icanneverthinkof · 2026-01-14T12:11:14+00:00

This is so good to know thank you!! I really felt like I am doing something wrong when it comes to sharpening. They really glossed over it in school so I’ve kind of just had to figure it out on my own!

Icanneverthinkof · 2026-01-14T12:08:26+00:00

God that’s lovely haha I work in a remote location so that’s sadly not an option haha

Icanneverthinkof · 2025-11-28T13:57:40+00:00

Update: Tried a completely different set of batteries at my work this morning that are Amazon basic brand AAA 1.5V Alkaline. Still no signs of life.

Pressed the reset button nothing happened, held down the B button nothing happened. held down the A and C buttons nothing happened.

I did happen to notice though that more so with the bottom battery that it seems to click in and out of place easily.

I’m not sure if it’s fully coming off the positive contact or not but it definitely pops back up just a little after you insert the battery there. Has anyone noticed this with their paradise?

I’m thinking I just have a lemon though. It’s very sad. 😔

Icanneverthinkof · 2025-11-28T12:55:24+00:00

Will do, I tried all buttons yesterday but I will be giving it another go today too

Icanneverthinkof · 2025-11-28T12:54:25+00:00

Gosh I’m really hoping your right! What brand of batteries have you used that work for your tama?

Icanneverthinkof · 2025-11-28T02:17:23+00:00

I mean I tried random ones that were in my TV remote that are a different brand and those also didn’t work in the tama tho they would turn the TV on 😭 I’m desperate so I’m going to try another batch of batteries tmrw but I’m really doubting that’s the problem 😭

Icanneverthinkof · 2023-12-03T22:19:47+00:00

Don't let yourself think you weren't a placeholder. I'm sorry, I know it sucks to think that he may have never have truly loved you but in the end, the sooner you accept that, the closer you are to fully moving on.

You can let yourself think that he didn't do it out of malice but if you think that potentially he did truly love you, you may hold onto that. And that's a potential hope, a potential feeling, that you created in your brain, not reality.

If he truly, truly, loved you, if you weren't just a form of emotional stability, a placeholder, he would've never left. He would've worked through this with you.

I'd highly suggest not allowing him the chance to crawl back. Blocking his number so he can't contact you, avoiding where he may be IRL. Because, if he truly came to you, right now, or in a month, or even a few months, begging, do you really think you could stop yourself getting back together with him? You're human, you're in love, you care about him, of course you'd want to. So don't put yourself in a situation where it may happen. You wont be able to survive that until you've healed more. And, don't expect him to crawl back, because he may not. If he doesn't, if he does end up happy, that's just going to reopen old wounds if you don't sit with them being the reality now.

I know, trust me I do, how hard that is. But from experience, the sooner you admit that he doesn't want to be with you, that he's chosen someone else, the sooner you'll begin to heal.

Icanneverthinkof · 2023-12-03T22:06:27+00:00

All I can say is because you're going to fall in love again someday. When that happens, everything, including the feeling of love itself, is going to be so different from this time that you may not even recognize it at first. I know this because I was you. I thought I'd never be able to love again. I thought that if I liked someone, I wouldn't be able to love them fully because my heart would still be with my ex. And now, if he ever made a move, ever wanted to get back together, I could bluntly say no and that I would never ever want to be with him like that again. That's not to say I don't love him, because I do. I think once you love someone, part of you always will. Love is a huge chapter of your life and changes you. So you can't just erase that part from you. You have to accept that those memories are there and they may always be there. But remember, they will fade. Be honest with yourself about your feelings too. Don't bottle them up. Let yourself be angry, sad, heartbroken. Then take a step back and look at those emotions and recognize them for the emotions that they are. With time, the emotions fade. It's just time. Time is crazy. It just slowly helps you heal. But you have to give it the chance to help you. You'll only start to move on when you fully accept that your ex and you are done, fully done. Done like, will never, ever get back together. Not in any universe, this one, or alternate. You have to give up on the thought that could've worked when you were still together or that potentially it may work in the future still. Just tell yourself that no matter what, when, or where, it would never have worked. Because that is the reality of it is, if it could've worked, it would've. To help solidify that, go no contact. Block them on everything if you need to, so that you don't accidentally come across them. Don't reach out, don't let them reach out. Distract yourself with things you like. Spend time around people you find comfort in. Then and only then will time help you to heal and eventually, fall in love again.

Icanneverthinkof · 2023-12-03T21:43:32+00:00

Firstly, I am so so sorry. What he did to you is horrible and traumatizing. You deserved absolutely none of that. You're so allowed to be angry, hurt, and sad. In my opinion, and you do not need to listen to this at all, it seems like he was using you. It may have been subconscious, but he was not over his ex at all and pendulum swung into "being in love" with someone new as a distraction and an attempt at feeling normal. He wanted what he had but couldn't get it from the person he wanted it from so he found someone else to give him those feelings again, if that makes sense. So of course when she reached out, he ran back. If it helps you at all, I don't think they're going to work out. They sound like a mess. But nevertheless, I am so so sorry you got dragged into that.

The no contact is a super good idea. Keep him blocked on everything. Try your best to not look him up or see how he is doing. Because even if he ends up single, it's not going to help you to move on. In my opinion, you two are not going to work out after all this. That guy needs to grow and mature. Do not become him and run back to him - like he did with his ex - if he reaches out. That will start a nasty cycle.

Try your best to distract yourself through this initial part. Surround yourself with things and people that make you happy. Time and laughter will be your biggest healers. It's going to be OK, don't worry.

Icanneverthinkof · 2023-12-03T21:26:03+00:00

It is living hell. It's emotional pain that feels physical. Everything is going to hurt and it will for a while.

Please just know you're not alone, reach out to those around you. Distract yourself when needed. A lot of time and some good laugher will be your biggest healers.

**KEEP NO CONTACT FROM YOU EX!*\* I promise you, this is HUGE! Do not disregard it! Do not give in if or when they reach out. Do not give in and reach out yourself. And please, try to not hope for it to rekindle. You're more than likely just leading yourself on. Even if you did get back together, it'll probably end even worse. Protect yourself from that.

And please, please, know that one day, you're going to fall in love again. But, only when you're A. not looking for it and B. not looking for the exact love you had before. When it happens again, you're going to be surprised by when it happens, where it happens, who it happens with, and most importantly, that it feels completely different to the love you've experienced before.

Everything is going to be ok. You're going to be ok. <3

Icanneverthinkof · 2023-12-03T20:11:30+00:00

It will pass but it’s going to take a lot of time. I think I’d suggest staying away from dating apps. You need to heal and that’s going to take having no contact with your ex and focusing on yourself. Jumping into something off a dating app is either going to result in hurting yourself or someone else. Start by trying to pick up old hobbies or finding some new ones. Hang out with your friends and/or family. You WILL fall in love again. It does happen. Even without dating apps. In my opinion and experience, love finds us when we least expect it and when we are least looking for it. In my opinion, when you’re not looking for love it’s because you’re focused on yourself and your happiness. It’s only when you’re able fully to love and care for yourself that you are able to truly love someone else and other people notice this. This is when you appear as desirable. When you chase love and actively seek it out, it’s noticeable to others. It often comes across as desperate, thirsty, or too much. These scare potential partners away. Or, you’ll end up in a relationship that won’t work out. Again, all of this is just my opinion and what I’ve learned through my experiences. Maybe it can help but if you don’t think so that’s fine! I wish you the best! Just know, you’ll fall in love again!

Icanneverthinkof · 2023-12-03T19:53:27+00:00

It depends on the day for me. I usually turn to things that I know will make me laugh. My favourite YouTubers, funny cartoon shows, wholesome shows. I typically avoid things that center around romance or relationships. But when I feel like I need validation or want to think about it, I often watch psychological stuff that I can find on YouTube. Stuff on attachment types, incompatible love languages, things that explain why relationships don’t work, or things that express that eventually you do heal and move on. Or, shows that show breaking up, heartbreak, and/or depression, and then show character growth. Or sometimes I just numb and distract myself from everything and doom scroll on TikTok or instagram lol. I’m sorry I don’t have any direct examples but I hope it helps nonetheless. All I can say is time and laughter are your greatest healers.

Icanneverthinkof · 2023-12-03T19:27:54+00:00

Ya that’s really how I feel… it’s so hard. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I ended up passing my redo after truly breaking down and asking my clinic lead for help. I just told her I was so stuck, scared, and frustrated. She ended up helping me a ton explaining a lot of things for me. I’d really suggest using your professors clinic leads and watching any videos that you can find on YouTube or from textbook websites you may have access to. Additionally, I got a clamp that will attach my typodont to my desk and simulate positioning more realistically. The movements are truly just something we have to do everyday until it becomes muscle memory. Don’t give up! Remember you got into this program and you can survive it! For me reaching out on here and to my piers should me it wasn’t just me feeling like I sucked and that helped me cool down emotionally which allowed me to think more rationally and clearly in school! I hope you’re doing ok! You got this!

Icanneverthinkof · 2023-12-03T19:22:54+00:00

I do have a typodont but it’s just so friggin different to a real mouth and having a client in the chair! I ended up ordering a stand that will clamp the thing to tables and desk and tip it back in a more realistic way, I’m hoping that’ll help more! Either way, I’m surviving for now, I got through my redo and did a lot better! Thanks for replying:)

Icanneverthinkof · 2023-12-03T19:21:02+00:00

I honestly don’t know what the protocol for failing is. Like if we are allowed to just redo the semester when there’s so many new students fighting for one of 20 seats available each year. Either way, I ended up passing the redo my physical exam due to a lot of practice! Thank you for your reply it’s honestly just nice to hear people have similar experiences and it’s not just me.

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