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malibumark 09/29/2017

I went to work this morning and then came home and made a journal entry. I did some other stuff

and then, long story short I tried to give myself the most 'productive' I could be healthy attitude

that ultimately lead to some really nervous manic energy. I am trying to talk myself down a little.

I am nervous about a huge upcoming dental procedure. It's implants from a couple of failed teeth.

It's going to be hugely expensive and just I don't like the idea of an operation going on in my mouth.

Work wasn't so good today but I've tried to not be a victim of it.

I've tried to systematize my outlook today, to try and be healthy. What I mean by that is I tried to keep rational

about just keeping busy and not get into feelings that made me feel powerless. I guess that perfecting attitude

turned into a really amped sense of fear once I started talking to someone on the phone about my appointment on Monday.

I guess I just need to accept that I might not always have a black and white, tied up with a bow sense of things. I just

need to kind of breath through this fear. Take one step in front of the other and do what I need to do. Deal with the gray area

and just get on with the day.

SunCloudJD 09/29/2017

Big squishy hug for you sweetie..... I'm sorry you're concerned about the surgery ... I think anyone would be.... I used to work in oral surgery and I've had oral surgery.... .. You're put to sleep and when you wake up it is over!!!
And I imagine they'll give you some good drugs for pain management
Yes there are always a lot of shades of grey..... Another hug Mark......xo

chris138 09/29/2017

Hope you feel better Mark. Dental procedure eh? I dislike the dentist. Thankfully I nothing is going on in my mouth. Just regular cleanings. Hope you feel better.

malibumark 09/29/2017

thanks guys!

irishwriter 09/29/2017

this sounds like a big case of anticipatory anxiety which i do extremely well. do you have any ativan, xanax or klonopin or anything like those in your emergency stash? if so take one before your appointment on monday and you will be fine, also have pain relief with you to take before numbness wears off and a second dose of xanax or what ever when you get home and try to get some sleep. this is how I get through dentist visits and it generally works a treat. If you haven't got anything is it too late to get something prescribed by your GP or dentist tomorrow for monday? they'll do that over here for dental procedures. my thoughts are with you. I hope you get through the weekend and get some good sleep before it all happens. hugs

MayB 09/29/2017

I'm sorry Mark,

I'd let them know you feel anxious'when you show up. I too used tho work as a registered dental assistant a lot of it in oral surgery. There are so many things that can be done to enhance your experience....Speak up Mark! And good luck I'll be pulling for you!

malibumark 09/30/2017

thanks very much irish and May!

MoobbusT 09/30/2017

Good luck mark.

malibumark 09/30/2017

thanks Moobbus!

Nester4U 10/01/2017

YES DO TELL them about your fear and anxiety up front and they will be more sensitive while working on you and soothing. I've done this even for cleanings bc I feel trapped when I'm in that chair with someone's hands in my mouth and ever since I voiced it to them every single time I go they help me relax into it. Best of Luck to you Mark!!

irishwriter 10/01/2017

good luck on monday mark - good thoughts.

malibumark 10/01/2017

thanks irish! :)

SensitiveHoboLady 10/01/2017

Best of luck mark! I think dentists are super conscious these days of dental anxiety and aim to help in any way. You'll do great!

malibumark 10/01/2017

my teeth have stage fright! :)

mlr0853 10/02/2017

Like you, I too have the dread of the dentist chair....above many have given you the best advice and I'll follow suit...let the staff an dentist know of your anxiety...this Really Helps...I Always Ask for extra time for novocain to take effect. I also ask for a First morning apt to avoid anticipation which can build should I have an afternoon apt...usually running late which creates more anxiety and a feeling of frustration.

Also like you I'm currently dealing with a 2000.00 bill for crowns...I don't know if your dentist has something called creditcare...you might want to look into that and see if the dentist offers this service...you make monthly payments over a year or 18 months at no interest...Just Make Sure You Pay Completely In The Time Frame otherwise you will get zapped at 26% interest rate from the STart!!!

Best of Luck today Mark :)

beckyp 10/02/2017

I used to work for a periodontist who did implants. You will be so pleased with them once they are in.

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