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i eventually came to a point at which i care about making appointments with the dentist regularly. (not good care, but you know). it was a long way since i started the process of "ok let's try this living for a while, what needs to change to make it viable?"
of course this didn't look nearly as optimistic in the beginning. it was rather doomy. but there is a place for all of us, and there are people that can help finding it. my anxiety is still with me but i can manage it better, i feel. i'm glad you got on the way. :)
Yeah I'm just getting back to the point where it seems like a good idea to start making doctor/dentist appointments again, but after neglecting my health (physical,mental,dental) for like 15 years it makes it extra hard to take those first steps. A part of me was hoping I wouldn't live long enough for it to matter, but now I just know that I need to take steps to minimize my suffering in the future or things will just keep getting worse.