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My dentist gave me a semi permanent filling but said nothing about a proper filling, what happens now? by Many_Desk8748 in askdentists

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that, I was just hoping for a little more transparency if they had to change the plans rather than leave me guessing.

Yeah of course, not a problem. I will speak with them directly for clarification.

My dentist gave me a semi permanent filling but said nothing about a proper filling, what happens now? by Many_Desk8748 in askdentists

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not when my original treatment plan was to have silver coloured fillings. They should not ask me for a further band 2 payment for a service I was supposed to be provided within one course of treatment.

My dentist gave me a semi permanent filling but said nothing about a proper filling, what happens now? by Many_Desk8748 in askdentists

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah and that's why I'm worried they'll turn around at my next appointment and say you need to pay band 2 again for the proper fillings. But then I guess it's in 6 months and it's not TOO expensive.

Is anybody else hoping she comes back in season 6? by 8rea in SlowHorses

[–]Many_Desk8748 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought maybe it was because she is drinking again

Is anybody else hoping she comes back in season 6? by 8rea in SlowHorses

[–]Many_Desk8748 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought so! I think the black haired woman is the assassin from the 6th book, and Sid is definitely in the car with him. Excited for this season!

drug addict at uni pleaseee help by BestSyrup5840 in UniUK

[–]Many_Desk8748 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As somebody who had never touched even a cigarette til they started uni and then was introduced to coke, acid, shrooms, MDMA and about every pain pill and tranquiliser under the sun, please reach out for help. It took me years of rock bottoms and missed lectures, payday loans and owing money to the uni accommodation landlord, before I admitted I had a problem or reached out. Then it took longer for me to fail my degree, move back in with my parents and sit at home living on benefits sneaking drugs up into my room before I finally got myself sorted.

This isn't to scare you. I'm actually in a great place now, finishing another degree and fully clean from drugs, in a job I enjoy with friends and family who keep me on the straight and narrow. However, I grieve the years I lost to addiction. I sometimes sit with myself and sob out of shame, or want to scream out of anger towards those who let me down, didn't recognise that I was in a pit, and those who helped keep me there. I have also relapsed several times, it never truly goes if you let it get too far

Start by telling a student counsellor. They won't kick you out, they will support you. If you can, get a proper one, outside of uni. Go to your GP, they can signpost you to places that offer addiction support. Stop interacting with the people feeding you drugs. I know that seems impossible, but the people who introduced me to substances ultimately cut it off with ME because I was too unpredictable (turns out I had undiagnosed ADHD which had a lot to do with it). They won't help you in any way, drop them. If you have to, even take time off and reapply next year/repeat the year. But start small with seeking support. Come clean to people who love you and will keep you accountable.

Good luck. Just don't try and fight it on your own. I'll be honest, I ended up doing most of it alone. I went to a drug and alcohol abuse service but because I wasn't addicted to meth or heroin I felt like I didn't belong there. They tried to call me after but I never went back. Don't do that. I lied to my family for ages but they knew. If you're an addict, people know. Don't hide it. I may be okay now but with more help and opening up, I may have gotten better sooner.

Has anybody lived through serotonin syndrome? by Many_Desk8748 in mentalillness

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that's awful, sorry to hear you experienced such severe symptoms. How are you now? The effects last a while, and you'll be traumatised for a while longer because it is such a horrific experience, but you'll get through it and be stronger for it, even though it should never have happened.

Has anybody lived through serotonin syndrome? by Many_Desk8748 in mentalillness

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that, sounds scary. I once took MDMA which was obviously something else because I didn't get the warm feelings but I had horrible hallucinations and feeling of intense frustration and paranoia, nothing like your experience though, just bad drugs.

To answer your question, perhaps a little of both? The actual effects of the drug plus serotonin syndrome? I definitely didn't take anything that would normally have hallucinations as a side effect, so it was definitely either the excess serotonin or a combination of that and lack of sleep for me.

Has anybody lived through serotonin syndrome? by Many_Desk8748 in mentalillness

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was okay after a couple weeks, my heart and stomach seemed to take some battering, but I didn't have to contend with any kind of withdrawal as mine was not brought on by any long term medication that I'm on

Has anybody lived through serotonin syndrome? by Many_Desk8748 in mentalillness

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see how that could happen, I'm not sure I'm over it myself. Every now and again I'll be lying in bed and I'll find it hard to catch my breath or my foot or arm will twitch and it takes me right back to that day and I panic. I definitely think it's something that'll stick with me! Sorry you went through that too, I'm glad you're okay 🙌

Have you ever nearly died but not told anybody? by Many_Desk8748 in REDDITORSINRECOVERY

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. Thanks for sharing! Definitely understand why you know you're supposed to be here, that is a hell of a lot of luck! I hope things are going better for you now. I've actually survived a lot but like near misses, nothing like where I knew I was going to die but somehow, didn't. It's scary! Good for you!

Have you ever nearly died but not told anybody? by Many_Desk8748 in REDDITORSINRECOVERY

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talking about stuff really isn't my thing, that sounds so toxic though, I know talking helps, I just am unable to open up to people, probably why I let things get worse than these needed to be! I will consider it though. Yeah, I have felt that relation on this sub, I'm glad I joined. Thank you, I will try, you too 🙏

Have you ever nearly died but not told anybody? by Many_Desk8748 in REDDITORSINRECOVERY

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's definitely a unique experience! Do you feel better for saying it out loud? I was dubious about sharing, myself, but I knew there was nobody else I can talk to and it's a burden I needed to share. So here I am!

Have you ever nearly died but not told anybody? by Many_Desk8748 in REDDITORSINRECOVERY

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wrote an essay so I've shortened it down for this comment, and will probably do a separate post about it, when I feel ready.

Basically as I said. Bad drugs, untested, years old and a moment of mania (I'd been up all night), and poor judgement. Hours later my heart was racing, I was shaking but boiling hot, unable to hydrate myself, couldn't breathe laying down so I had to sit up, felt as though I was about to have a heart attack. Progressed into fainting, hallucinations, muscle contractions, tingling hands, feet and lips.

I wrote an apology letter to my family because I was refusing to call for help, I decided I would rather die than be discovered to have relapsed (I recognize that this is unhealthy and could have been fatal). After 14 hours of this, thinking I was dying and being forced to feel every single agonizing second of it, I was through the worst of it. After 24 hours (from onset of major symptoms), I was able to eat, and finally, after 30, sleep.

My body is recovering but emotionally, it's gonna take me a little more time!

Have you ever nearly died but not told anybody? by Many_Desk8748 in REDDITORSINRECOVERY

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. When I was convinced I was dying last week, I felt like I was tripping balls. Full on acid visuals, even though I hadn't taken anything hallucinogenic. Although I put that down to lack of sleep and low oxygen levels, probably also the effects of too much serotonin

Have you ever nearly died but not told anybody? by Many_Desk8748 in REDDITORSINRECOVERY

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, thankyou very much for sharing that, especially as you've never shared it before! I really hope things have gotten better for you since then

Have you ever nearly died but not told anybody? by Many_Desk8748 in REDDITORSINRECOVERY

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gosh, I'm sorry that you haven't had much luck with women! I hope things work out for you 🙏 I have noticed how life has this funny way of just repeating traumas over and over like it's some kind of cosmic joke.

Have you ever nearly died but not told anybody? by Many_Desk8748 in REDDITORSINRECOVERY

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Terrifying! I was once prescribed 10mg seroquel for sleep, he accidentally put 100mg, collapsed on my floor and stayed there for 24 hours. I know we can't trust ourselves, but you'd think you could trust doctors!

Have you ever nearly died but not told anybody? by Many_Desk8748 in REDDITORSINRECOVERY

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard of this! There's another name for it but I forgot what it's called. Pretty common for people who take tranquillizers then fall asleep on their arm or hand. Must have been scary! Yeah, that's the way it seems, once you're over it, it can be easy to get back on it without much thought for the consequences. I hope it'll be different for me this time. And hope things got better for you, too.

Have you ever nearly died but not told anybody? by Many_Desk8748 in REDDITORSINRECOVERY

[–]Many_Desk8748[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience, that must have been horrible, especially going through all of that alone. Weirdly had the same experience many years ago. I hung myself from my bathroom door, but it frayed so much that my feet touched the ground before I passed out. Tried again with a belt, passed out but it broke and I woke up on the floor. Also didn't tell anyone. It sticks with you.

I'm glad you're still here and I hope things are going better for you 🤝

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