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@Ru-bee

I have my double extraction tomorrow

But I also have a cold

I don't think they understand just how bad my anxiety gets and that I just need to get through it

They're willing to do them but are more concerned with me being uncomfortable

The anxiety of waiting is more uncomfortable than the chair

It's nice to hear that they're concerned for your comfort @avant-garde but it's even better that they're still willing to go ahead and have it remain your choice. Even if they can't understand your anxiety, they can still listen to your wishes

@Ru-bee I picked a good dentist and at least now they know and can take precautions

i hear where you're coming from @avant-garde i can understand how that phrase has triggered you, and how losing connections with people in the past makes you worried it'll happen again. i can also see that reaching out on a forums platform again is a big step for you, and i assure you it doesn't go unnoticed that you are engaging with other members too. i might be missing something here, i don't recall making the assumption that you don't engage with others - did i? if so, i do apologise.

i'm so sorry that this has stirred up some painful memories. i wish i had the power to takeaway that pain. you deserved to be believed and heard. sending you gentle hugs 💙

@rav3n you didn't, Jynx did

ahh okay, i haven't read all the posts between you and Jynx so makes sense why i've missed some stuff @avant-garde is the convo between you and Jynx something you'd like more clarity on from me? or is it something you'd like to speak to Jynx about when their on next?

the one thing i know for sure is that you're not going to lose Jynx or any of us forum members. we've all had our ups and downs here, you're not alone.

@rav3n

I would like some help with it because if I'm honest, I'm a fair bit scared of them now

are you okay for me to continue this chat on email? @avant-garde

@rav3n yes absolutely

It doesn't hurt physically you know, but emotionally... I knew it would rock me emotionally