I just went in for new Invisalign trays and left with metal braces for the rest of my 5 year treatment. I'm happy and grateful to be fixing my teeth but... how do people live with these?? I don't even mind how they look, it just gives me anxiety that I can't remove them for years.

I'm so used to popping out my Invisalign for 20-30 minutes and having control over it. I think braces are triggering my claustrophobia because I feel trapped and almost had a panic attack earlier looking in the mirror knowing that I have to wear all of this hardware nonstop until 2026. I know I'm overreacting but I can't stop thinking about it.