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Feb 03, 2026, 03:31 PM
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I have a dental appt. Thursday morning, and I'm already so anxious about it. I have bad dental anxiety to start with, my teeth are not that great. But this past autumn, I was in the psych hospital for 36 days, and I can guarantee I was so out of it with mania/psychosis/dementia, no attempt was made to brush my teeth. Even when I got home, the first 2-3 weeks I was still unfocused and forgetful and rarely brushed my teeth. I just feel I'm going to end up with bad news at the dentist, and dental costs are astronomical. But beyond the cost, I don't know, it's almost like I feel judged by the dentist for not taking better care of my teeth. I really hate this anxiety
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Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD quetiapine (Seroquel), lamotrigine, lithium, guanfacine (Intuiv), pantoprazole (PPI for stomach), iron, magnesium, fish oil, vitamin C, Citracal There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in. --Leonard Cohen |
 Discombobulated, Survivorgirl, Vaiana
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Feb 03, 2026, 07:54 PM
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The dentist freaks me out as well. I would rather get a shot anywhere but my mouth. Often times it’s not as bad as you think it will be. I thought I would have tons of issues with my teeth and I put off the dentist about 4 times. I finally went and I only had 2 cavities and some sensitivity. But I felt a lot of relief getting it over with. I think I celebrated with Starbucks to reward myself.
I hope it goes well for you.
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You can’t call someone a hypocrite if you are one yourself. And if you get offended by this, well then you I guess you are a hypocrite What my therapist told me one time. |
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Feb 04, 2026, 07:00 AM
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I'm sorry you feel like that
I hope the appointement goes well If you have difficulties brushing your teeth, maybe try to floss it with mouth wash Maybe try some box breathing exercises and heart coherence when you are anxious |
| Blueberrybook
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Feb 04, 2026, 06:30 PM
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Thanks. I am so ready for this appt. to be over!
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Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD quetiapine (Seroquel), lamotrigine, lithium, guanfacine (Intuiv), pantoprazole (PPI for stomach), iron, magnesium, fish oil, vitamin C, Citracal There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in. --Leonard Cohen |
| Survivorgirl, Vaiana
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Feb 04, 2026, 07:10 PM
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I have dental anxiety too. I'm afraid I'll get hurt receiving the novacaine shot or getting a filling.
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Feb 05, 2026, 01:14 AM
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I understand how being in an episode and especially inpatient would result in no dental hygiene. For me, resuming good oral hygiene is the very first step I take when I emerge from an episode. It is like being back to health, that important, for me.
I hope your appointment doesn't result in a treatment plan with an astronomical cost. I also wanted to mention that flossing is even more important than brushing.
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Bipolar I w/psychotic features Last inpatient stay in 2018 Lybalvi 5/10 mg Gabapentin 1200 mg Naltrexone 2 mg Vitamin B-complex (against extrapyramidal side effects) Long-term side effects from medications, some of them discontinued: - Hypothyroidism - Obesity |
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Feb 05, 2026, 02:42 PM
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I got through the appt. My gums are inflamed for which I'm supposed to brush 2x a day with an electric toothbrush & floss and I have one crown that they want to watch. The way things go with me, it will probably need replacing by my next checkup. So glad it's over without an astronomical cost!
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Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD quetiapine (Seroquel), lamotrigine, lithium, guanfacine (Intuiv), pantoprazole (PPI for stomach), iron, magnesium, fish oil, vitamin C, Citracal There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in. --Leonard Cohen |
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Feb 05, 2026, 06:35 PM
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Floss before brushing, upgrade to Cocofloss (available on Amazon) for better results and more pleasant experience, and on each floss motion use four repeated identical motions. At least minutes no food, no drink both before and after flossing. Ask the dentist to prescribe higher fluoride content toothpaste. We have a thread Taking Care of Teeth, led by Splitimage, where you would be welcomed if extra support and encouragement would be useful as you upgrade your oral hygiene.
Flossing is amazing. I went from bleeding gums and horrible oral state report when I was depressed and was barely able to manage brushing once a day, and no flossing, to how now my dentist says that my gums are good enough to be shown at an exhibition. If you use an electric toothbrush, does it have an associated app? My OralB app taught me how to brush more gently, without excessive pressure. Overzealous brushing is bad for tooth enamel. So glad you cleared this hurdle without an astronomical bill!
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Bipolar I w/psychotic features Last inpatient stay in 2018 Lybalvi 5/10 mg Gabapentin 1200 mg Naltrexone 2 mg Vitamin B-complex (against extrapyramidal side effects) Long-term side effects from medications, some of them discontinued: - Hypothyroidism - Obesity |
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Yesterday, 12:26 PM
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@Tart Cherry Jam - Thanks for your reply. No, my electric toothbrush is pretty basic. It doesn't have an app with it.
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Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD quetiapine (Seroquel), lamotrigine, lithium, guanfacine (Intuiv), pantoprazole (PPI for stomach), iron, magnesium, fish oil, vitamin C, Citracal There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in. --Leonard Cohen |
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Yesterday, 07:45 PM
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I meant to write 30 minutes in the post above. Understood about the toothbrush
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Bipolar I w/psychotic features Last inpatient stay in 2018 Lybalvi 5/10 mg Gabapentin 1200 mg Naltrexone 2 mg Vitamin B-complex (against extrapyramidal side effects) Long-term side effects from medications, some of them discontinued: - Hypothyroidism - Obesity |
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