[Jerissa]

I had to have my two back molars pulled and I'm getting an implant for one of them. I made it through the procedure with some clonazapan - my husband drove me. Ever since I feel depressed and have not been sleeping well. I had the kind of childhood where you do what you're told - no feelings allowed. I was also abused. I feel really unsteady right now and there is more dental work to come. I hate any kind of medical procedures and would have a hard time getting through them except I freeze or do what they tell me. It's later I have all the bad feelings come and find myself obsessed with past abuse.

Does anybody else have this kind of problem? How do you manage?

jerissa

[Open Eyes]

It sounds like you are dealing with past fears and feeling like you are not supposed to talk about it. This is something others can relate to. If you can identify the source you can work on talking it out and now as an adult you can say, yes that happened, but that was in my past not now.

[Fuzzybear]

I hate any sort of medical procedure. It's one of the things in this world which scares me the most. My fear isn't "normal" - it's due to trauma and abuse

I usually don't reply to this sort of thread, I'm avoidant (due to trauma)

I wish you safety and healing.

[SoupDragon]

I am teratified of the dentist. Had to have a tooth pulled out last year and was really panicking at the thought of it. I came across a really patient dentist, who worked with me on some relaxation stuff before she did the deed. It was still really unpleasant, but it helped build a sense of trust in her, which helped.

[Shazerac]

and kind of invasive procedure triggers me big time. Hope you feel better soon.