Gold-Medal Procrastinator

I have a major backlog of recent successes to write about—not a bad problem, I suppose. I also have the Olympics to watch, so I'll humbly accept a gold medal in procrastination until these precious few weeks of obscure sports about which I’m suddenly extremely passionate once every four years are over, at which point … Continue reading Gold-Medal Procrastinator →

When Catastrophic Thinking Pays Off (Dental Edition)

I should begin by stating that I’m not a proponent of maladaptive coping strategies. I am, however, a proponent of working with what you have, so as an irremediable catastrophic thinker, I’ve taken to accepting life’s lemons and doing my best to turn them into a palatable beverage. After all, what’s the worst that could … Continue reading When Catastrophic Thinking Pays Off (Dental Edition) →

A Shortish Post about Difficult Dental Stuff

A few weeks ago, I lost approximately a third of a tooth. I want it back. I'm still figuring out what to do about it. Over the past year, I've chipped or broken seven or eight teeth during tonic-clonic seizures, but this was by far the largest chunk to fall victim to my epilepsy's hijinks. … Continue reading A Shortish Post about Difficult Dental Stuff →

Obsessed and Abscessed: OCD and Accidental Dental Tourism

My brain and body have seen fit to remind me this week that just because I'm on vacation from many aspects of my regular life doesn't mean that I left my health issues at home when I hopped on a plane and transversed the Atlantic. Seizure-wise, things have, thankfully, been pretty chill, and I'm supremely … Continue reading Obsessed and Abscessed: OCD and Accidental Dental Tourism →

Broken Tooth and Shattered Dream: But Really, It Could’ve Been Worse

My last post was a triumphant one, so I feel a little guilty cancelling that out by being a total downer, but, you know. Gotta keep it real. Life is, after all, keeping me on my toes. I was debating whether or not to write a separate entry about the dental trauma that I experienced last … Continue reading Broken Tooth and Shattered Dream: But Really, It Could’ve Been Worse →