What if?
General Talk
I am only 5 months in as of the end of this month.
Without dreads I imagine I would still be in a place where I don't recognize the person in the mirror. Either as myself or someone worthy of the label "beautiful". In that regard, starting the journey was like waking up to a sunrise after a lifetime underground.
My anxiety/depression would probably have gotten worse rather than better. 5-6 months ago I would have scoffed at the idea of dreads helping such things but I have experienced it for myself and can say that dreads have done more for me than any pill I ever took in the past.
And, despite always having a general "Do what you want just do no harm" kind of attitude all my life, I am definitely less judgmental now. This pleases me greatly.
So glad I started my journey. Especially since due to shrinkage my hair is quite short now and summer is rather hot. If I hadn't dreaded my hair would be waist length now. Huzzah!
Good question. I look forward to other replies.