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[Natz36]

hi

I have my filling tomorrow I don’t know why I get so anxious and scared , I know I can’t put this off and the dentist knows am autistic and highly anxious.

I’ve opted for no adrenaline this time as last time it made me feel worse , shaking , fast heartbeat etc .

I know I will cry just wish I could get on with it

🥲

[Rituals]

You’ll get through it. I hate the dentist too. Mines talk to me while I’ve got my mouth open. Makes me chuckle I guess & I forget what he’s doing. Distract yourself.

[Natz36 in reply to Rituals]

thanks so much . Crazy how we get before something. I had eye surgery last year so this filling should be nothing but am still worried x

[Rituals in reply to Natz36]

It’s our anxiety it takes over. It’s the uncomfortable feeling about it that I don’t like. I trust the dentist as they probably have done loads of fillings. If you had eye surgery it’ll be a walk in the park x

[Hidden]

I wish you luck with the dentist tomorrow. The pre-anticipatory anxiety can really be a lot worse than the actual situation. Our mind sure does cook up some scary thoughts and sensations to go along with it. Maybe you can find strength in knowing this is an every day procedure that the dentist does so it's very likely they know just what to do to help your filling go smoothly!

[Natz36 in reply to Hidden]

so true 😢 . I wish they did these procedures in the comfort of your own home I think I’d feel better 🤭

[Hidden]

hi Natz, You’ll be fine. Try not to think about it today. Be honest and tell them you are freaking out when you get there. They are trained to help ppl with high anxiety. I got the gas stuff once which was heaven but I had to pay extra for it. You got this👍

[ZOO7]

I am the same way. Dentist are not a place of joy for me. I just keep thinking that I’m preventing a worse outcome. Whether it’s getting a cavities filled it’s better than having a root canal or being in pain. It goes by fast in the whole scheme of time. I hope you can find peace. Take deep breaths. Afterwards take some time to relax. 🙏

[Natz36 in reply to ZOO7]

thanks yes that’s what I was saying too myself . The last thing I want is too be on antibiotics if it gets infected so best too get it done . It’s the needle serious phobia

[Darkhouse]

Are you getting the gas to help w it? It's wonderful, it takes you away from the dentist and rewards your deep, panicked breaths w soothing sedation. It's the only way I can do the dentist, so I pay their ridiculous premium for it every time. Regardless, they are professionals that do this every day, you are in very competent hands and all will go according to plan... Soon this will all be a memory 😁

[Hidden in reply to Darkhouse]

Isn’t the gas awesome?! I could live 24/7 with that stuff and have zero anxiety! Legalize it👍

[Michael8072]

Hi Natz36

I totally feel you on this. I’m going in Feb 9th to get my permanent filling. Just had them go in and clean out from an old root canal I had done a couple years ago.

My anxiety for it is pretty awful. Anything with a white coat and my anxiety is off to the races. Dentist is by far the toughest for me.

Sometimes I do a guided meditation before hand and some deep breathing. I wish you well tomorrow. Hope everything goes smoothly quick and well!