Not Coping

Hi @tyme

How are you?

Can we pick up from last night at all?

It's okay. I just don't like people being rude @ArraDreaming

I know you have a lot going on.

@creative_writer aw thank you!

I find writing is therapeutic for me so writing a letter to younger me was helpful for me. It's like giving yourself permission to grieve the loss of the younger, innocent self that doesn't understand why bad things are happening.

I used to grind my teeth as well and did the same as you, bit through the retainer. In the last couple of years I've had to take a pay drop (right now I am looking for work) so I couldn't afford the cost of extensive dental work even though I pay a premium for extra dental with my health insurance.

My only option is to access my super and get the teefs done that way.

It's okay @ArraDreaming

@Birdofparadise8 I have a considerable amount in my super because I used to match contributions and the amount I have is actually higher than the average female of my age according to the Superannuation Board. I'm with a very good super fund that has had a platinum rating for the past 16 years (whatever that means!!) and I'll be matching contributions again once I am working.

I also have a healthy inheritance from my dad when the time comes so even if I have to take out 10k it will not really affect the final amount I have.

Of course if I win lotto that will help lol! Might help if I put a ticket in!

Implants are about 6-8 grand per tooth each whereas dentures would be around 4 thousand.

So word of advice lovely, look after your teeth! Even if you have to pay extra for toothpaste like @creative_writer mentioned (don't feel guilty for paying extra hun, it's a necessity). I bought an expensive electric toothbrush as well to help and buy the $10 toothpaste even though I'm getting all the little buggers ripped out!

PS I found some pain killers for the nerve pain in my tooth so I may ramble...apologies for those of you enduring my dribble 😘😂

@creative_writer I forgot to thank you for telling me about inflammation and bipolar. I do suffer from inflammation and now it makes complete sense.

Thanks again 🤗

Ah okay, that makes sense then @ENKELI

Will you get dentures?

Yes, I definitely do. I had braces when I was younger.

@Birdofparadise8 yes I will have dentures. Makes me feel like a nana!! My aunt and I both have high plaque build up and she had to get dentures while she was quite young, in her 20's or 30's I think.

You mentioned you like lego, are there any other hobbies you enjoy?
I enjoy diamond painting and when I get bored of that I like to colour. Or I play games on my laptop. I joined a gaming community called Big Fish about 14 years ago and it's a subscription based programme where you pay a monthly fee and then you can buy games to download. Once you've downloaded them you can play them whenever and on any PC, tablet or laptop. I like hidden object and match 3 games best.