Hi Legan,
I also have TMJ:( I just found this out because I went to the dr's with what I thought was a double ear infection.The dr said I grind my teeth so bad in my sleep,it's causing the TMJ.I'm glad you have some help from your mom& dh-Bless those in our lives who understand& are able to lend a helping hand Unfortunately for me,my mom died this past Feb very suddenly,and my MIL is 75,and right now,is staying with us,so that's one more person I need to care for.
I too find myself getting very irritable towards the end of the day,not so much to my kids,but towards my poor dh
Please,let's keep this discussion going-I know that I,for one,need to talk about this,and it seems only those who are in pain(or love someone who is) truly understand all the aspects of trying to live a full happy life,and raise happy& fullfilled children while suffering from insufferable pain
Hugs,
Lisa