Having a rough patch
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| Sun, 10-12-2008 - 10:15am |
I havent been posting that much because I am REALLY down.
Ever since I had to have all my teeth pulled a month or so ago.
My self esteem has bottomed out.And I CANT seem to stop CRYING.
I am as vain as the next person.I dont want people to see me like this.I look like some ole hag.I dont like looking in the mirror.
It's such a slow process with the healing.I heal slow.So I've had to deal with mouth pain for 3-wks.
Now the painfulness is gone.But my self esteem is shot.
People that always gave me a smile.Now dont.And look at me differently.
I went with mom to get groceries the other day.And people looked at me like I'm some low-life.
I have been told that I think too much.I am just as vain as the next person.
I know I will be getting my dentures in a few MORE weeks.But I am all messed up in my head.
What if the dentures change my face.What if I cant wear them?
I do NOT feel pretty or sexy at all.I've looked hidious for over a month now.It's effected me when I look in the mirror.Not in a positive way.I started crying yesterday.And I'm still crying today.
I dont know.I can deal with my illnesses just fine.But I cant get past the way I look.An people DO TO look at some one differently when you havent a tooth in your head.
Thanks for reading this.I just needed to get this out.I am no good for any one else in this situation.An that kills me.

Hi Doreen
Loosing our teeth make a big difference in the way we see ourselves. I am sure looking in the mirror is very hard for you.
Doreen,I'm with Mare there and think you just have to hang in there... once you get those new teeth and once you have adjusted to them you will feel so wonderful!
Sure you dont look your best, but soon as you get that set in and your mouth has adjusted to them you know it will really do the job.
So sorry you're going thru this, Doreen. I think I can understand your feelings. Must be tough.
I agree with what Mare and Lor have said. Try to imagine yourself with this behind you. One of these days it will be.
People who won't smile at you---well, they have their own set of problems. Nothing to do with you.
((((HUGS))))
Sounds like a hug is what you need!
sorry to hear that, don't blame you for feeling down..I would too
but I must tell you..the man who built our house, an attractive man in his 40's ..I knew him a year before I learned he had dentures..he has a great smile...and it was because as a teen he was shot in the jaw!!
so, hang in there, it will get better
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