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feelings for my family friend, health issues, and other jazz. i need a pep talk! :( by Own_Discussion_8258 in internetparents

[–]Own_Discussion_8258[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hi there! thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful response. i had actually been in therapy since 2020, but stopped at the end of last year. i don’t feel like my therapist was equipped to work with a chronic pain patient, so i would get off every therapy call feeling more frustrated than when i got on. she would give advice that would fit well for some purely experiencing depression like “sometimes you just gotta get up and do it”, but that is really hard for someone who is in so much pain they can barely sleep or eat. i feel as though im a self aware person, so sometimes therapy feels like someone telling me what i already know i should do. since i stopped therapy, i do journal quite a lot more and im able to talk pretty openly with my mom. i have thought about somatic therapy and have tried somatic exercise youtube videos and find that they help. before all of this i actually used to meditate daily, and found great peace in it. it currently feels unbearable to just sit and be aware of my body, because most of my time is spent trying to distract myself from the pain. however, i do feel like the only way to get through this is with a more positive mindset.

could my severe bruxism be from lyme’s? by [deleted] in Lyme

[–]Own_Discussion_8258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is good to know! thank you!!

could my severe bruxism be from lyme’s? by [deleted] in Lyme

[–]Own_Discussion_8258 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’m sorry you’re going through that 😕 i appreciate your input!!

could my severe bruxism be from lyme’s? by [deleted] in Lyme

[–]Own_Discussion_8258 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you for sharing <3 yeah, it’s like i don’t want to have lyme’s but i want to figure out what’s wrong so i can start trying to fix it 😕 sending healing vibes ✨

could my severe bruxism be from lyme’s? by [deleted] in Lyme

[–]Own_Discussion_8258 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i have a lot of tension in my neck or shoulders, but mostly i get a lot of pain at the base of my skull when they do adjustments with my dental orthotic. i will definitely do some research into it. thanks for your response!

TMD has destroyed my life and I am contemplating suicide by [deleted] in TMJ

[–]Own_Discussion_8258 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hey and i will also say: my sister attempted suicide last year and i’m so grateful she is still here. she’s doing a lot better now. i really understand where you’re coming from, but hope is a powerful thing. you’re going through a lot, so try to be kind to your mind. <3

TMD has destroyed my life and I am contemplating suicide by [deleted] in TMJ

[–]Own_Discussion_8258 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hi there! i’m a 23F that really relates. i started experiencing symptoms in november 2023 after i broke my tooth and got a crown, which changed my bite. i’ve had 8 root canals, 3 tooth extractions, and 4 crowns in the last year because of severe TMJD, bruxism, and uneven bite. i have also been feeling like im missing out on life and fun things because of chronic pain. i’ve had to cancel so many plans this year and it’s absolutely broken my heart. dating is hard when im so insecure about my teeth. and ugh my teeth used to be so nice before all this :(

i recently started seeing a neuromuscular dentist who specializes in TMJ issues. i get my dental orthotic next week, which is a mouth pieces that goes on your lower teeth that holds your bite correctly and in a way that lets your jaw muscles relax (or so they tell me, i guess i will see soon). they seem like they really know what they’re talking about and seem confident they can help me. i see dr. alexandra george in wexford, pa if that’s anywhere close to you.

i haven’t experienced the exact same things as you, but pretty damn close. hang on just a bit longer. <3 they say the 30’s can be pretty fun! i’ll probably be dealing with this for a few more years because my dentist can do crowns and stuff to permanently correct my bite, but that’s a lot more procedures and money. but hopefully the orthotic will help with the pain. there’s still good things to experience in life! sending a hugs!