However-long in Review

[kate_nepveu]

I don't really know how long it's been since I've done a life update, and so I will probably forget a boatload of stuff. On the other hand, if I've forgotten it, it probably wasn't that important.

Probably the most consequential news is my jaw.

Comments

[kate_nepveu]

I nearly fell asleep, I was so relaxed.

[marykaykare]

Perhaps you might like to consider finding a place locally which does such things and seeing if having one on a regular basis helps with that stress thing. I just found us one which is only a mile or so away and it has really made a big difference.

MKK

[kate_nepveu]

I did see an RN/licensed massage therapist, who gave me stretches and said that my non-face muscles were really in pretty good shape. And I really don't think I'm under very much stress, just that it goes straight to my jaw. Nevertheless, if I don't make good progress in relaxation therapy, I may well do that--I'm reluctant to do it now because I don't want to set up the idea in my head that being that relaxed is something that's done to me.

[scifantasy]

I saw the Thirteen today too, and I agree with your analysis.

Except for the bit that was awful, which I'm sure all of you can guess what I thought that was.

I can't. I have a few guesses, but I'm not sure. Which bit? (If you don't want to put spoilers in the comments, just email me, I guess; I'm really curious.)

[kate_nepveu]

ROT13:

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[scifantasy]

Gotcha. Thanks.

[kate_nepveu]

Out of curiosity, was that one of your guesses?

[kate_nepveu]

Teeth: I assure you, that was just about my reaction when the orthodontist's staff showed me a very similar one.

Camera: guess all you like.

[threeringedmoon]

Some time in my late 20s, early 30s, I was diagnosed as a grinder. One thing that I noticed is that I ground my teeth when I was awake too. Once conscious of that, I quit grinding during the day. I apparently quit at night too, because I no longer woke up with a sore jaw. I also stopped getting sinus headaches. So it is possible to do it, unless I was misdiagnosed.

[kate_nepveu]

Good to hear. (I don't when I'm awake, or someone would have realized I was still doing it a lot sooner.)

I'm given to understand that the wear marks on teeth are very distinctive, so it seems unlikely that you were misdiagnosed.

[ckd]

Ow on the jaw; I hope the treatment works for you.

I do use eReader, and would be quite grateful for preformatted award nominees. My username @ LJ works.

[kate_nepveu]

Thanks, and done.