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Hey,as you guys may know, I had my last tooth extraction. Last and final. Anyways, I was given medicine for the pain and obviously, i have learned that the medicine itself makes you very groggy/drowsy, to the point of sleepiness. I have a lot going through my mind, as i feel maybe I should be concerned.
The last couple of months have been completely out of this world and confusing. I have found that its become the most difficult thing to be with those around me, isolation has become worse. I feel more disconnected from my own mind and body. its almost like I am living an illusion. Is this dissociation? I don't know.
I guess what I am saying is that: could the painkillers make my dissociation and depression worse? I remember I saw the effects and warning label, just in case. Its like I want to freak out and go out of my mind but I am just stuck.
The longer I stay home, the more I disappear, if that makes sense. I can't point it out. I've been making contact with therapists, psychologists,etc. Money becomes an issue as some may not accept my plan and if they would, I would have to pay for the consultation and then see if they take my health plan. Ughhhhhhh... what the heck is going on?
The last couple of months have been completely out of this world and confusing. I have found that its become the most difficult thing to be with those around me, isolation has become worse. I feel more disconnected from my own mind and body. its almost like I am living an illusion. Is this dissociation? I don't know.
I guess what I am saying is that: could the painkillers make my dissociation and depression worse? I remember I saw the effects and warning label, just in case. Its like I want to freak out and go out of my mind but I am just stuck.
The longer I stay home, the more I disappear, if that makes sense. I can't point it out. I've been making contact with therapists, psychologists,etc. Money becomes an issue as some may not accept my plan and if they would, I would have to pay for the consultation and then see if they take my health plan. Ughhhhhhh... what the heck is going on?
As far as therapy consults and insurance coverage- when I was therapist shopping I started with the insurance company to see who was close by that they would cover. and just investigated the covered ones. I did internet research, then phone interviews w/ their staff and finally picked 3 I would do trial sessions with. That way there was no cost out of pocket to me; and I lucked out cause I really liked the first one.
It sounds like you are almost past your biggest dental issues. I hope things get easier for you soon.
Pain killers do what you describe to me, so I personally choose to take them as little as possible. Reality is disjointed enough with PTSD dissociation. To me, painkillers enhance that feeling I don't enjoy. I like feeling more down to earth, just for me.
Hope your dental work ends soon. I have one more crown to go in January.