I have panic disorder, and tomarrow I have to face one of my worst fea?
Tomorrow I have to go get a wisdom tooth chopped out by the Dentist!
I really really am scared of having a Panic Attack on the operating table! Anybody got any advice on how I can Psyche myself up for the scary as hell event I’m facing!!!!
Thanks in advance.
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If you don’t already use a mild sedative like xanax or Valium, the dr. should give you one before he starts the procedure. If he doesn’t, then request it. They shouldn’t have a problem with giving it to you. I have had Panic Disorder for a year now, and I’m finally able to start weaning off my Lexapro and Xanax. I feel wonderful! Ready books on panic attacks is also a huge help. Also, inform your dr, the nurse, and everyone else at the procedure, that you do have panic attacks. I kind of joke about my disorder, because it makes me very comfortable and relaxed about it. Usually, someone I talk to it about, will respond, saying that they have the same problem. It is unbelievable how much that has helped me-being open about my panic attacks and not ashamed of them. Good luck and don’t worry about it. You will be fine! Oh yeah, also, I’m not sure where Brooke got the idea that you can’t take anything before that procedure, but that’s definitely not true. I was given valium at my pre-surgery visit, and told to take it an hour before i came in for my procedure. Also, do NOT cancel your appt. just because you think you’ll have a panic attack. You will only get yourself in a rutt and develop agoraphobia doing this. Try to NEVER avoid any social scenes or places because you fear panic attacks. Trust me, it will not help.
I get panic attacks too during things like this. I don’t know if it helps, but what i do is I always close my eyes, clench my fist, and breathe really deep. Then i pick one of my favourite songs & focus on saying the lyrics over & over in my head. I focus on the words & nothing else. I do not allow myself to think about what else is going on.
ooohh that’s hard because you can’t take any medication beforehand. I have bad anxiety too, though not panic disorder. and I know you can’t take anything before getting your wisdom teeth out.
Just try to ground and focus on your breathing. Are they putting you under? That will certainly help. they knocked me out when I had mine taken out. I didn’t even remember that whole day afterwards.
ask you doctor for some xanax that will work great eat 2mg and youll be in lala land.
Postpone this and let your dentist no that you could have a panic attack. The can either give you sedatives or put you under, but you have to request it and not all dentist are willing to do.
For helping you deal with panic attacks and stress, do Breathing exercises.
Like this one:
Sit down cross-legged with your eyes closed. Relax. Then inhale till the count of 5 or 6, whatever you feel comfortable with. Pause for 2 seconds, then exhale double the amount, i.e. 10 or 11 if possible. Remember you should feel comfortable and not out of breath. Do this exercise 7 or 8 times in the morning.
Then do it 4 times anytime during the day when you feel stressed – like just before your dentist visit.You can do it anywhere – even in the washroom or sitting at your desk.You dont need to close your eyes or anything this time.
You will feel much,much calmer, believe me.
I do it on a regular basis and I can control my anger and panic much, much better.
Also, before the dentists, if you believe, pray and ask God to take care of you. Tell Him you are trusting Him with your day.
Best of luck.
Hi Brian, I gotta tell you, the Dentist is probably one of the most feared of places to have to go for all people, including me! But guess what, I finally quit hiding my fear! I told my Dentist exactly how terrified I was, the panic, and how I have always been afraid. It’s his or her job to make sure your’e alright. Remember, they are working for, and getting paid by you. My dentist talks to me, his assistant holds or rubs my hand, and they give proper meds to meet your needs, such as gas. But being honest is the first step for them to better understand you, and I’m very sure they do see this all the time. Not to discredit your’e feelings, it is still frightining to you. I suggest telling your Dentist before he begins, so he or she can make you more comfortable.
Well you have a few options, you could tell your dentist that you have anxiety over the procedure and would like to know what your options are since you need to have it done. You could also try self-talking yourself (which takes some practice…) and keep talking down your fears. The more you give into your fears, the worse the anxiety and panic are. You can also further control your emotions by practicing some deep breathing exercises. Perhaps bring someone with you to talk and vent to? If it helps, I had both of my bottom wisdom teeth taken out at once when I was 16, I was nervous (I suffer from anxiety too) and it really wasn’t as bad as I imagined. Once you are in there, you just have to tell yourself that it will be over soon and you will get through it. That you will experience bigger problems if you don’t get this taken care of. You can get through this and even if you experience panic or anxiety, it is not the end of the world. It is just an emotion that will pass and something to which, you can and do have control over. I really wish you the best of luck tomorrow and take care
1- Let the Dentist know you suffer from panic disorder,
2- Stop praying’ Oh God, please don’t let me panic there.
3-Supposing you panic on dentists chair, its going to be uncomfortable, frightening but not at all dangerous or disastrous.
Besides, its going to pass away in matter of 10 min o or so.You could ask your doctor to give you that much time and pause the procedure for the time being.
4-Take a friend or family member along.
5-If this sounds difficult to achieve at this stage, you could take the help of pills or even intramuscular shot of diazepam or lorazepam.
6- See this as a wonderful opportunity of beating panic in it’s own game.
DON’T FEAR PANIC-FACE IT.