Thoughts on Suffering from a Public Health Dentist
Hey everybody! I’m a Dentist who writes. I wrote an essay on substack about my recent Cognitive OCD diagnosis. It is crazy how much my career choice has affected my mind-state and vice versa.
I’d love for people to read my thoughts if they have the time- writing makes me feel like I can get my worst compulsions out. Looking forward to reading more things from other dental professionals in this community who write.
I’m gonna give the hugest caveat I can here: I know I have issues lol. I’m working on them! Writing has been such good therapy for all of my life. I was nervous about publishing this to the open world. But I figured that if I suffer so much from Pure O or Cognitive OCD in this profession, other people may be suffering too.
If you’re a Dentist who suspects that you know me in real-life, I ask that you refrain from telling me lol. I think my panicking and obsessing will get worse if I would have to stare people in the eyes at work after bearing my heart out.
If you’re a Dental professional, a layperson, or a patient who relates to reading this: I see you, and thank you.
As a warning, this essay deals with some reflections I’ve had with a child patient (potentially) experiencing sexual abuse. Please take care if you choose to read it; please feel free to skip if that’s best for you. Thanks again!
https://open.substack.com/pub/togetthefeelingsout/p/a-bears-witness?r=4yx63&utm\_medium=ios