u/loserdreamer

So I'm looking to get a diagnosis for depression and maybe an anxiety disorder. However, I've never been to a KK before. I need to know, like step by step..how would it go? Like after I go in, I would give them my IC and then register I suppose? What would happen after that? Like can someone explain exactly what happens until I get to meet the general doctor? Also what do I say?

All I know is that the process won't be straightforward as private clinics, where I could just register and wait for name to be called to see th doctor. I need to know what would happen throughout being at the KK.

It's part of my anxious condition that even 'figuring it out' when I go there tmr makes me excessively worry rn. Someone, pls help me out :(

P.S. I already made an appointment through MySejahtera

I've been reading dental advice from other countries, and bitewing X-rays seem pretty common. A lot of dentists seem to recommend them every 1–2 years depending on risk level, while panos/OPG X-rays might be done every 3–5 years.

I'm in my early 20s, and the last time I went for a scaling (about 2 years ago), no X-rays were taken. Looking at the price lists of a few dental clinics, I usually see PA, OPG, and ceph X-rays listed but I am yet to see bitewings mentioned.

So I'm wondering:

1. Are bitewing X-rays not considered part of routine dental care here? If the answer is no, why isn't it the norm? (Considering the overwhelming number of dentists who suggest it to be done every 2 years at the very least)

2. Are they commonly done but just not listed separately on clinic price lists?

3. How often are OPGs typically done in Malaysia for someone with no major dental issues?

Disclaimer: My last dental visit was about 2 years ago, and prior to that my last dental check-up was done at school (SMK). Admittedly, I don't visit the dentist as often as I probably should..so I'm not sure what the common practices are now

Really looking inputs from Malaysian dentists here. Malaysian DENTISTS PLSS MUNCULL...also other redditors tolong bincangkan :)

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22F here. I’m using Instagram as the main example since that’s the platform I want to start using more normally.

A bit of context; I grew up in a developing Southeast Asian country where social media was present but not fully dominant during my teenage years. This was partly due to internet access and cultural norms around online sharing at the time. I also did not have a phone until I was 18. Things changed significantly after COVID, when social media became much more widespread and normalized. I later moved to study at a university in a different urban urban area, where I became more aware of how normal social media presence is for most people around me.

I currently only use social media anonymously, without a real identity attached.

In my immediate social circle, which is from a similar socioeconomic background, social media use is fairly minimal. People rarely post, and if they do, it’s usually just occasional stories. However, most still have an Instagram tied to their real identity. That’s the norm within my immediate environment.

Right now, I only know around 15 people in real life who use Instagram and would potentially follow me. I already follow about 7 people I know personally, but I use a fake name account even though they know it’s me.

I want to switch to using my real identity, but I feel very anxious about starting from what feels like zero. I’m scared people will judge me for having a very empty profile and low presence.

Even when I meet new people or go to meetups, I don’t feel comfortable exchanging Instagram because I worry about being perceived negatively. This has started to make me avoid social situations, which reinforces the cycle.

So I’m looking for practical advice:

> How do I start using social media with my real identity when I feel anxious about being seen as “behind” socially?

> What are realistic first steps to build a normal presence without overwhelming myself?

> How do people usually transition from anonymous accounts to real identity accounts?

Disclaimer: These are genuinely my own thoughts and experiences. Not a bot..I used AI to help structure and phrase this properly since English is not my first language:)