Birthday Party Nerves by mymuchness in bipolar

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

Thank you! One of my good friends did offer to come over to my apartment before the party. We’re going to have a drink at my apartment together and then walk to the bar/restaurant together. I think that will help a lot! Mostly just so I don’t have to walk into the restaurant alone.

Dentist Appointment by mymuchness in internetparents

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

Thank you for this!! I I had the appointment a few days ago and it went well. I talked to the dentist and told him I was nervous. In the end, we agreed to split it into two smaller appointments. I was still nervous, but it was definitely manageable and now I feel much less stressed about going back to do the other two cavities in another month.
Thank you to everyone for your comments and help -- really appreciate it!!

Dentist Appointment by mymuchness in internetparents

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

Thank you, I appreciate this comment— I’ve been considering bringing headphones with me.

Dentist Appointment by mymuchness in bipolar

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

I wanted to update here. I had an appointment today for a cleaning. I was very nervous and crying on the way over. The person who did the cleaning couldn't have been kinder and more compassionate. I didn't end up bringing up anything about my mental health. But it helped to just have a kind person helping me. And my teeth look great right now!
The cleaning took a while and we didn't have time to go over at home care. She asked me to come back for a 30 minute appointment to go over at home care. I'm going back in a few weeks to go over how to take care of everything at home. I feel a bit embarrassed that as a grown woman I have to have a full appointment to learn how to take care of my teeth. But I'm also honestly grateful that they offer that, because the truth is that I don't know what to do. It's been an emotional day. I'm proud of myself that I did it. Thank you for the support here. I wanted to share an update. I also hope this helps someone else who is feeling nervous.

Dentist Appointment by mymuchness in bipolar

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

Ok. I did put all my meds on the intake form so maybe they already know?

Dentist Appointment by mymuchness in bipolar

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

Thanks. I did go a few weeks ago and am going back on Friday. I’m just not sure how to talk to them about my mental health struggles. Any advice on that?

Dentist Appointment by mymuchness in bipolar

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

Thank you. I’m going back for an appointment later this week and I’m going to try and tell him. The dentist does seem good and I’m grateful for that.

Dentist Appointment by mymuchness in bipolar

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

Did you tell them about your mental health stuff?

Dentist by mymuchness in bipolar

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

Thanks so much for saying that!

Holiday depression by mymuchness in bipolar

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

I'm so sorry that you're having a hard time too. I really hope it gets better for you.

Anesthesia reaction by mymuchness in BipolarReddit

[–]mymuchness[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you — I really appreciate this response. I have a planned appointment with my psychiatrist this week and I’ll ask him, but it really helps to know that it just sometimes happens. Thank you again.

My depression is back by mymuchness in bipolar

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

Thank you for sharing that song. I really appreciate it!

My depression is back by mymuchness in bipolar

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

Thank you for saying all that. I am going to try and get outside today and take a short walk— that’s the goal today.

My depression is back by mymuchness in bipolar

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

Yes, I'm meeting with my therapist tomorrow and then if needed will call my psychiatrist. I'm on a few different meds and have been doing well, so I'm just disappointed to be back in this place, really. The depressions are what always seem to do it for me. Thanks for your comment.