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Ashc
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- Jun 2, 2020
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I just found this website, and it's already been validating. I've been avoidant of the dentist all my life, but usually go once a year/year and a half. I've gotten way better with dental hygiene, but after giving birth for the first time last year, I ended up avoiding going even though I knew it was risky - I think I felt so accomplished having gone through such a scary experience, that I just wanted a pain and fear break (and I was also learning hot to be a mom to a newborn and didn't have insurance until I went back to work).
Anyway I also didn't take prenatals (only took individual important vitamins, but no extra calcium) because I'm afraid of taking large pills and somehow didn't think to crush them at the time. Then the pandemic happened so I definitely wasn't going to the dentist. I've had tooth pain on and off, and it came back yesterday, along with nausea, and I finally have a check up for next week. I'm also a hypochondriac, so I keep imagining its infected and it will spread and kill me. You know, real rational thinking.
I'm now stuck in this loop of guilt at being in this position because of my own doing, and fear of having an abscess or needing multiple cavities or root canals. It's amazing that I know I can get through terrifying physical experiences, and continue to be scared and want to avoid (those are the power of emotions for ya..). I also somewhat worry about being judged when I go, but I've had good experiences with this dentist so far, and this site has also helped alleviate ate those thoughts.
Anyway, sorry for the novel - any insight or solidarity is appreciated.
Anyway I also didn't take prenatals (only took individual important vitamins, but no extra calcium) because I'm afraid of taking large pills and somehow didn't think to crush them at the time. Then the pandemic happened so I definitely wasn't going to the dentist. I've had tooth pain on and off, and it came back yesterday, along with nausea, and I finally have a check up for next week. I'm also a hypochondriac, so I keep imagining its infected and it will spread and kill me. You know, real rational thinking.
I'm now stuck in this loop of guilt at being in this position because of my own doing, and fear of having an abscess or needing multiple cavities or root canals. It's amazing that I know I can get through terrifying physical experiences, and continue to be scared and want to avoid (those are the power of emotions for ya..). I also somewhat worry about being judged when I go, but I've had good experiences with this dentist so far, and this site has also helped alleviate ate those thoughts.
Anyway, sorry for the novel - any insight or solidarity is appreciated.