dental anxiety, anxiety meds
I have to get some cavities filled tomorrow. The dentist won't let me take both Valium and the laughing gas. I'm worried the Valium won't be enough.
I already take Prozac to get me through the day (woo social anxiety) but it's not particularly effective for the dentist! So I am worried!
dental anxiety, anxiety meds
@PaulFerence I could've sworn I had taken them together before, but I might be misremembering.
I get panic attacks about needles so the numbing is the part that's gonna be the worst. Got any really good distraction tips?
dental anxiety, anxiety meds
@starbright This may not work as well if they're doing a topical application, but when I get a blood draw, I look away as much as possible from the needle and talk a mile a minute.
dental anxiety, anxiety meds, needles n blood
@PaulFerence Yeah a constant stream of talking about how bad I feel is what kept me from completely fainting last time I had bloodwork done. Since the original plan of closing eyes and listening to music didn't.... Not sure how well that's gonna work when they're working on my mouth though!
dental anxiety, anxiety meds, needles n blood
@starbright Can you play a phone game during it? Or do you have a portable game system with some calming/distracting games?
dental anxiety, anxiety meds, needles n blood
@PaulFerence I have plenty of games I could play on my phone, I can see if they'll let me.
dental anxiety, anxiety meds
@starbright That is a responsible thing for the dentist to do since those interactions can be dangerous. Take some deep breaths, bring a stress ball, and you'll get through it with no sweat.