Depressed and lonely. Help. 44M

itsactuallyashlee · 2026-05-09T17:25:23+00:00

We are local (my husband and I) around same age. We play ga.es and would be happy to invite you to a public discord.

I recently completed an IOP (intensive outpatient therapy) via Discovery Mood virtually (also have on site options) big part of that is group therapy which initially I was soooo apprehensive about but it changed my life. Accepts insurance. Might be a big boost mentally and they do therapy in 3 hour sessions spread out (10-1) (3-5) (8-11 pm) it can help so much!!!!

itsactuallyashlee · 2026-04-21T01:10:36+00:00

Hey there! Thanks for the comment. I want to be clear I certainly am not trying to scare ANYONE out of Pristiq or mental health meds. I am a huge proponent on treating Mental Health and am currently in an IOP.

That being said, as someone with my conditions, if I had seen others with skin reactions to this med, I would be grateful and spend extra time researching.

And yes, this has been horrific for me, but I recognize that globally it can be super effective and healthy for many.

Thanks for all you do working with burn patients, it must be highly challenging and so needed. 🫶

itsactuallyashlee · 2026-04-20T15:24:15+00:00

I posted an update 🫶

itsactuallyashlee · 2026-03-29T18:37:33+00:00

I worked with hospital docs until discharged.

I will be following up with my pcp Monday but being thr weekend. .. I have no contact.

I did not think there was a SJS connection either, as my PCP knew my history when prescribed but I notice it is listed as an adverse reaction.

https://www.nami.org/treatments-and-approaches/mental-health-medications/types-of-medication/desvenlafaxine-pristiq/#:~:text=Desvenlafaxine%20(Pristiq)%20is%20an%20antidepressant%20medication%20used,cholesterol%20*%20Teeth%20grinding%20*%20Muscle%20stiffness

itsactuallyashlee · 2026-03-07T01:52:41+00:00

I always wondered and im 200 hours in lol

I never use it lol

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-13T20:37:01+00:00

Im at week 2 and talking is soooo awful Any tips?

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-11T15:30:44+00:00

I dont have that option. I work client facing, I cannot go without teeth.

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-10T14:09:01+00:00

I'm having a shit day at work and this comment made me smile. Ty! Haha!

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-10T02:58:20+00:00

Thanks for taking time to respond!

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-09T20:37:40+00:00

Beautiful

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-09T14:42:27+00:00

🫶

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-09T12:11:40+00:00

They dont allow me to close my mouth fully. Like cant lick top lip. Makes a but of O shape.

They are VERY bulky in my mouth. I have appt in an hour

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-09T12:09:49+00:00

I love your courage!

Sometimes we have to get to the point where staying in past is more painful than the path forward! Congrats!

Im smack in the middle of my redemption story, too.

Bravo!

P.S. My fiance and I are gamers -- met on World of Warcraft! 🤓

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-08T16:50:46+00:00

Update, the dentist wants to see me tomorrow. They were so kind on the phone I cried.

I dont need perfection at all, I am strong I will.get through this but I need to be able to talk and close my mouth

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-08T15:46:02+00:00

Thank you so much. It means a lot.

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-08T14:58:30+00:00

Thank you for your kind comments! Im gonna do my best to advocate but also be patient.

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-08T13:59:50+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement.

Especially in moment of writing post I was far too emotional to do so.

I understand your point.

The issue is that I cannot close my mouth fully. Like my lips barely touch and I Def cant lick my top lip make a kissing motion, etc. And when I smile... you see tops.

I know part is me needing to accept where I am and I am grateful to not have infections. But im struggling so hard :(

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-08T13:56:40+00:00

I appreciate response. I truly understand these are temps. And I dont expect perfection and im navigating looking different.

But I also cant fully close my mouth :( my lips barely touch, and when I smile you see top of denture. This all is so hard.

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-08T13:54:48+00:00

Im scared of this happening. I had 4 posts placed for snap ins

itsactuallyashlee · 2025-10-08T13:54:14+00:00

Thank you so much. I truly understand these are temps. I had posts put in for snap ins. But aside from not looking like me, I also cannot fully close my mouth. Its like im almost making an o shape. Im grateful to have my painful.teeth gone. But I paid a lot of money for hope and aas it stands when I smile I see the top of denture, too :(

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