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Emiltig
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- Apr 5, 2017
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- Upstate New York
I have just recently gone to my first dental appointment in over 12 years. For years I have struggled with extremely low self-esteem, self-worth and bouts of depression due to the state of my teeth and gums.
I'm 33, and I haven't been on a date since 2008. I've been living like a recluse. I have always felt like with my dental issues, that no one would ever accept me and so I just stopped looking for any kind of happiness, because as soon as I would start seeing someone, I knew I couldn't be completely honest with them. I felt disgusted with myself, so I told myself no one would want to be with me. I've never admitted to anyone the reason why I haven't been looking for a partner. But that's it. I finally decided something needed to change, I had been miserable for so long, and I was jeopardizing my health, both physical and mental.
So I called three weeks ago and made my appointment so I could meet my fear head on. I went last Monday and while I have a road a head of me because of my years and years of neglect, I was given hope that it's not nearly as bad as I had thought.
I don't know if anyone has gone through any of these kinds of issues but I would love to hear from anyone who has.
I'm a work in progress, but now I have more hope about this whole situation than I did even a month ago.
Thank you for hearing me out!
I'm 33, and I haven't been on a date since 2008. I've been living like a recluse. I have always felt like with my dental issues, that no one would ever accept me and so I just stopped looking for any kind of happiness, because as soon as I would start seeing someone, I knew I couldn't be completely honest with them. I felt disgusted with myself, so I told myself no one would want to be with me. I've never admitted to anyone the reason why I haven't been looking for a partner. But that's it. I finally decided something needed to change, I had been miserable for so long, and I was jeopardizing my health, both physical and mental.
So I called three weeks ago and made my appointment so I could meet my fear head on. I went last Monday and while I have a road a head of me because of my years and years of neglect, I was given hope that it's not nearly as bad as I had thought.
I don't know if anyone has gone through any of these kinds of issues but I would love to hear from anyone who has.
I'm a work in progress, but now I have more hope about this whole situation than I did even a month ago.
Thank you for hearing me out!