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nutfig
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I'm getting my wisdom tooth removed on September 24th (huge cavity). I have generalized anxiety disorder and OCD (was diagnosed in 2006), so I feel like IV sedation would be the best option.
But I'm kind of between a rock and a hard place because I have an extreme fear of the feeling of losing control which has caused me to have a phobia of anesthesia/being put to sleep.
I've been reading many people's success stories on here, and it seems that most people drift off to sleep when having the IV sedation or they at least don't remember the procedure. I like the thought of sleeping through my tooth extraction, but, like I said, I also have a fear of losing control (OCD is a strange thing!).
My mother has had two wisdom teeth removed before (both times with a Valium drip), and she told me that she didn't fall asleep either time but that the Valium kept her very relaxed. Like I said, I think it would be most ideal if I was able to sleep through the procedure, but I also feel that I could manage being awake as long as the Valium keeps me very relaxed. I've been obsessing over which method would best suit me. I know that I don't want to fall asleep and then wake up during the procedure. I should've addressed these concerns with the dentist at my consultation, but I had to wait a long time to see him and was ready to get out of there.
So I have a few questions:
1. Is there anyone else on here who has been diagnosed with OCD and/or an anxiety disorder? Did you sleep through the entire extraction, wake up during the middle of it, or stay awake the whole time?
2. Is it common for some people to stay awake during the extraction?
3. How can I ensure that I won't wake up during the procedure?
4. What does it feel like waking up from the procedure? How groggy can I expect to be?
5. What's the best way to avoid nausea afterwards?
Thanks in advance.
But I'm kind of between a rock and a hard place because I have an extreme fear of the feeling of losing control which has caused me to have a phobia of anesthesia/being put to sleep.
I've been reading many people's success stories on here, and it seems that most people drift off to sleep when having the IV sedation or they at least don't remember the procedure. I like the thought of sleeping through my tooth extraction, but, like I said, I also have a fear of losing control (OCD is a strange thing!).
My mother has had two wisdom teeth removed before (both times with a Valium drip), and she told me that she didn't fall asleep either time but that the Valium kept her very relaxed. Like I said, I think it would be most ideal if I was able to sleep through the procedure, but I also feel that I could manage being awake as long as the Valium keeps me very relaxed. I've been obsessing over which method would best suit me. I know that I don't want to fall asleep and then wake up during the procedure. I should've addressed these concerns with the dentist at my consultation, but I had to wait a long time to see him and was ready to get out of there.
So I have a few questions:
1. Is there anyone else on here who has been diagnosed with OCD and/or an anxiety disorder? Did you sleep through the entire extraction, wake up during the middle of it, or stay awake the whole time?
2. Is it common for some people to stay awake during the extraction?
3. How can I ensure that I won't wake up during the procedure?
4. What does it feel like waking up from the procedure? How groggy can I expect to be?
5. What's the best way to avoid nausea afterwards?
Thanks in advance.