i'm really down today

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i am really down today, partly because of my new denture, partly because i just feel down.

it seems like there is a lot to do with the denture, taking pills and getting used to the feel. i have achieved a few times the past few days where i totally forgot about it. hopefully those times will increase. i am a member of a message board for people with dentures, and they have been helpful with suggestions. but i overwhelm myself when thinking that i have to wear this thing every day for the rest of my life.

i am getting very anxious about going back to work on monday, mostly worried that something will go wrong or that i will be in pain. i will also have to take some time off to see the dentist for follow up, and that makes me anxious.

my sister is having a friend over today and i don't really have anything to do so i guess i will just hang out. i hope she doesn't get mad at me for hanging around.

my smoking is up, as i get bored. i shouldn't be smoking but cannot seem to help myself.

the first part of the morning after getting up is the hard part. sometimes if i will just take a shower and get dressed and eat i will be all right.

i'm really sick of depression and anxiety. i had therapy yesterday and that helped but the depression is still there.

thanks for listening,

hi angelic,

thanks so much for your message! it definitely helps me to know there are other people with dentures, especially young people. i have been feeling so old and broken down (i'm 61).

i would like to recommend a site to you - Dentures A New Smile. there is a lot of support there, although only some people seem to be concerned about their mood and feelings.

i am just one week from extraction, my gums are still very tender, so i'm liquids and soft food for a while. this is hard for me because i love food and have always been able to eat whatever i liked.

good luck to you!