I, too, am one clinging to SVU (my dog's name is Stabler, so I feel I must) and feel hopeful about the direction this season is going. The last few have been a sloooog.
On TMJ: If you are able to find a DO, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, they are trained to do all sorts of treatments on the face and body to relax muscles. Seeing Dr. Vaghasia at One Medical for this both helped me with jaw clenching but on the whole has helped with tension all over my body! I love Osteopaths now. Separately, a friend of mine went to a TMJ Doctor in NYC who cured her lifelong issue in one visit - his name is Dr Nojan Bakhtiari.
Also in a journal era and I want all the damn washi tape and stickers!
I sadly have no great suggestions for TMJ other than getting a super sexy mouthguard for at night and standing in solidarity with you and our tight jaws.
Fingers crossed for you! My dentist made mine over a decade ago and it’s still holding up. It has helped with the teeth grinding though I’m still an anxious person so who’s to say on the jaw clenching.
Happy new year!!! I always love reading these so much.
Re: TMJ, I’ve tried a lot of things, and what’s worked the best by far is, unfortunately, masseter botox. I’m taking a break from it currently (it’s expensive!) and am going to the chiropractor in the meantime (also expensive, but less so) and it’s helped, too. Good luck, my sister in jaw pain.
Thank you for being honest about The Wedding People, because no one else was. I was curious about it and this was the push I needed to remove it from my reading pile. Also can’t wait to read Creation Lake. Several people have told me they were disappointed by it but I find that hard to believe. Kushner never disappoints.
I recently started knitting and would recommend starting with a thicker yarn and larger needles and just creating a square to practice the stitches - makes it much easier when you go to start your first pattern. Also- so many helpful YouTube videos out there. I’m excited to hear how it goes for you!
I, too, am one clinging to SVU (my dog's name is Stabler, so I feel I must) and feel hopeful about the direction this season is going. The last few have been a sloooog.
okay I'm glad someone else thinks so! I'm loving the nepo baby character.
SAME. I think he’s going to pay for the person with the new baby to get the degree she wants. 🤞🏼
On TMJ: If you are able to find a DO, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, they are trained to do all sorts of treatments on the face and body to relax muscles. Seeing Dr. Vaghasia at One Medical for this both helped me with jaw clenching but on the whole has helped with tension all over my body! I love Osteopaths now. Separately, a friend of mine went to a TMJ Doctor in NYC who cured her lifelong issue in one visit - his name is Dr Nojan Bakhtiari.
Also in a journal era and I want all the damn washi tape and stickers!
ooh thank you!! and yessss, re: journal era, you get it
I sadly have no great suggestions for TMJ other than getting a super sexy mouthguard for at night and standing in solidarity with you and our tight jaws.
the dentist is fitting me for one in the next few weeks! fingers crossed it helps.
Fingers crossed for you! My dentist made mine over a decade ago and it’s still holding up. It has helped with the teeth grinding though I’m still an anxious person so who’s to say on the jaw clenching.
Happy new year!!! I always love reading these so much.
Re: TMJ, I’ve tried a lot of things, and what’s worked the best by far is, unfortunately, masseter botox. I’m taking a break from it currently (it’s expensive!) and am going to the chiropractor in the meantime (also expensive, but less so) and it’s helped, too. Good luck, my sister in jaw pain.
thank you for the recommendations and happy new year :)
+1 on masseter botox for tmj pain, unfortunately lol
Thank you for being honest about The Wedding People, because no one else was. I was curious about it and this was the push I needed to remove it from my reading pile. Also can’t wait to read Creation Lake. Several people have told me they were disappointed by it but I find that hard to believe. Kushner never disappoints.
Bought the purple satin bag on your rec, excited for its aubergine capaciousness 👜
- I will get you the fountain pen.
- How many cats now????
- Why didn’t you tell me about the Jamaican detectives?
- I loved December with you.
I recently started knitting and would recommend starting with a thicker yarn and larger needles and just creating a square to practice the stitches - makes it much easier when you go to start your first pattern. Also- so many helpful YouTube videos out there. I’m excited to hear how it goes for you!