Health anxiety...have a dentist appointment tomorrow ugh

[newmom2019]

Been suffering from bad anxiety... headaches, earaches, body aches, dizzy, hard time breathing. I am on 10mg of celexa for the last 5 days. I have a dentist appointment tomorrow actually 2 and my anxiety about it is getting worse. I'm so scared about going. So many things going through my head....ugh

[Mike7777]

How is the celexa working? Im on zoloft 50mg been on for 2 weeks and i still dont think its fully kicked in and had some side effects. I take ativan for severe attacks.

[newmom2019 in reply to Mike7777]

I have only been taking it for 5 days so haven't really felt any change. I have xanax as well if I need it but haven't taken it.

[Mike7777 in reply to newmom2019]

Yea i have ativan which is a benzo like xanax and it has really helped me with the panic attacks and to keep me calm.

[dbeck128]

It could be your wisdom teeth! Dont worry. It can cause confusion, dizziness, and hard of hearing.

[dbeck128 in reply to dbeck128]

What are you nervous about?

[newmom2019 in reply to dbeck128]

I'm going to the dentist to have 2 post put in and 2 crowns. And I honestly dont know what I am worried about. A little of everything. Like will I have a panic attack during, will I get real dizzy, will something bad happen in general... mind is racing.

[Agora1 in reply to newmom2019]

Hi newmom x Everything you are worrying about are the same things most anxious people have. It's the idea of not being able to get up if you have to.

However, Letting the dentist know that you may need a little break in between

can help. Whether going to the restroom or just moving around a bit before

retreating back to the chair can help. Moving our muscles helps in reducing the

adrenaline. Also if you do have Xanax to take, I'd suggest taking it before your

appointment. If it's the first time, I'd have someone drive you or come with you.

I ALWAYS have my headphones with me. I listen to my favorite music and/or

relaxation tapes. As I lie back and close my eyes, I ask the dentist for glasses

to put on while he is working on my teeth. Not only does it protect my eyes

from things in the air but somehow provides me with a protected feeling.

Last but not least, I use my deep breathing to control my fear, my heart rate,

my adrenaline rising. You can also ask the dentist to let you know when he

is half way done and then once again when he is just about through. You'd be

surprised in how much that will make you relax.

It's going to be okay. You can and will do this with no problems. That is just

your mind playing this anxiety game with you. Show anxiety that you don't

play games that you are out to win. And you will xx

[Krn210]

I always get anxious prior to the dentist too. I don’t like being in the chair that long, or how far back the chair goes. BUT I tell myself what would happen if I didn’t go. I did wait for a few years in between checks awhile ago and ended up with the worst cavity and filling ever. So with that being said you’re doing the right thing. Nothing bad is going to happen. You may feel dizzy, but it will just be because of anxiety, not because anything is wrong. Panic may be there, but you’ve been there before and were ok. All will be ok this time too. I make small talk with the hygienist and keep her chatting. Takes my mind off of myself for a bit. Good luck tomorrow, not that you’ll need it because it will all be smooth sailing. 😁

[Pat9]

I have exactly the same as you this morning at 11.15am and feel the same good luck hun let's show them we are fearless XX

[newmom2019 in reply to Pat9]

Good luck I am here at the dentist now

[newmom2019 in reply to newmom2019]

We got this

[Pat9 in reply to newmom2019]

Well we did it hope it went ok for you I have to go back for the proper crown but least I have a temporary so pleased I went hope you are too love🙂xx

[newmom2019 in reply to Pat9]

I am currently here now waiting to have the 2 crowns put on. I did good with the 2 posts. Glad I went as well

[Pat9 in reply to newmom2019]

That’s good I’m glad I went and also that you had the courage to go we should pat ourselves in the back well done 😘xx

[Agora1 in reply to Pat9]

Indeed well done Pat xx

Always nice to see you on site.

[Pat9 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you Agora and you hope your well 🙂xx

[newmom2019 in reply to Pat9]

Thank you for the encouragement and it was nice to know someone else was going through the same thing with me!!

[Pat9 in reply to newmom2019]

your welcome your post this morning helped me too made me see others were going through the same xx

[newmom2019 in reply to Pat9]

Yes we both went and had the courage and got through!!!

[Agora1 in reply to newmom2019]

xx

[hypercat54]

Hi poor you. I hate the dentists with a passion but what makes me go is the thought of losing my teeth and pain. I have some good examples of not going with 2 of my sisters both of whom haven't gone for many years and now just have a couple of teeth left.

Both of them have suffered enormously with pain and abscesses and everything and I would do anything to avoid that. x