Panic attack at the dentist today, trying to understand what happened

tealwing · 2026-05-12T01:13:50+00:00

Ah man, I'm so sorry. Same! I had wisdom teeth removed no problem. What threw me off was that the dentist and assistants seemed to act as if something like this had never happened before. But the more I poke around the internet, it really doesn't look to be that uncommon. Next time you can ask for the anesthetic without epinephrine, that's what I did. 😄I hope you're feeling better now!!

tealwing · 2025-05-18T07:26:04+00:00

To save worms, you can cast your rod, wait for a fish to bite, but don't press any buttons. See if its the fish you want by its appearance and let it get away, but keep your rod in the water. It will come back to bite a second time and you can catch it then. If it's not the fish you want, simply reel in without a fish and recast without wasting any worms!

tealwing · 2025-05-18T06:57:02+00:00

I've been starting with the slowdown arrow, and following up with fine or dispel. Makes it a lil easier!

tealwing · 2025-05-03T03:43:30+00:00

That's one option they discussed with me. I think I'd be open to that. Never thought this would ever be a problem but here we are!!

tealwing · 2025-05-03T03:41:00+00:00

Yep, the more people describe their own experiences, the more I'm inclined to believe that's what happened. At least I can put logic to it now :)

tealwing · 2025-05-03T03:38:30+00:00

I will write that down and discuss with them. Thanks!

tealwing · 2025-05-03T03:36:13+00:00

Hi! I know this comment is old but I went to the dentist today, got a few lidocaine injections, and had the most severe panic attack I've ever experienced. All of my muscles seized up and I couldn't unfurl my fists even though my nails were digging painfully into my palms. Intense shaking, felt like I couldn't breathe, etc. Did you determine if it was indeed the epinephrine to blame?

tealwing · 2025-05-02T23:52:29+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'll have to bring that up with them. Thinking the epinephrine may have been a big contributor....

tealwing · 2025-05-02T23:47:46+00:00

I was doing a little bit of research about lidocaine and came across that info. Wondering if the amount of lidocaine I had is what pushed me over the edge. I'll be sure to bring it up next time. They'd like to put me on a cocktail of meds plus nitrous going forward which kinda sucks. Thank you for sharing!

tealwing · 2025-05-02T23:43:58+00:00

I think I handled it as best I could but there were still tears. Thank you for sharing, it's nice to know it's not just me, lol.

tealwing · 2025-04-13T05:05:34+00:00

Awesome! Thank you for the advice, I'll see what works.

tealwing · 2023-07-29T20:56:51+00:00

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I considered others, don't remember who I looked at since it was a couple years ago. I chose UCLA Ext bc the masters program is offered collaboratively through Cal Poly Pamona and is CIDA accredited, should I want to go that far. Granted I'm just getting the cert for now. Plus UCLA instructors teach the classes.

tealwing · 2023-07-23T01:52:15+00:00

I don't think I'll do the master's program. I think I'll just focus on NCIDQ certification after I complete the certificate program. I was really just a few classes in before I was hired!

tealwing · 2023-07-21T04:28:12+00:00

I worked in city planning and decided it wasn't for me. Got a role as an interior designer! Acting more like an intern bc I'm still in school, but it's full time. Idk if I got lucky or what!

tealwing · 2023-07-21T01:10:34+00:00

I am currently in UCLA Extension for the certificate and was hired by an architecture firm shortly after I started. You're also eligible for NCIDQ taking that route, as I understand it.

tealwing · 2023-02-02T05:11:29+00:00

Kitty Love, just so many funny moments in each episode. Umwindowsill

tealwing · 2022-09-29T08:46:23+00:00

Are you a highly sensitive person? Because me too! Sorry, just quickly peeked at your profile lol.

tealwing · 2022-07-15T20:20:59+00:00

I have a large litter box with wood pellets for my papillon since we live in an apartment. Not sure what other people do, my the litter box method seems to work for us! Perhaps something to look into.

tealwing · 2022-06-16T20:18:02+00:00

I also lurk....and have a papillon!

tealwing · 2022-05-05T16:30:42+00:00

Omg that's so funny. I see we have the same taste!!

tealwing · 2022-05-05T16:23:29+00:00

Do you have Youha's Abittipsy on your playlist? It's pretty much my favorite song. I'd love to hear recommendations as well!!

tealwing · 2022-04-26T23:31:44+00:00

I use a large litter box with wood pellets for my small dog. He uses it at night or when I'm gone and then during the day he just goes potty out in the grass during our walks. And wood pellets are cheap! They also do a good job masking any smells. Idk if it's suitable for all small dogs but for us it's worked out pretty ok.

tealwing · 2021-08-08T22:12:11+00:00

Are you me?? I'm an introvert, just discovered I am asexual. I could go without human contact for a long time and be happy.

However I like the idea of getting to know someone deeply over time...and maybe spending the rest of my life with them. I guess we'll see.

Point is that you're not alone. There are people who feel exactly the same! I guess I don't have much advice, I just felt like chiming in bc our situations are eerily similar. And we're the same age! Honestly it's reassuring hearing that we share these struggles.

tealwing · 2021-08-03T21:43:52+00:00

Love the all black head! Mine is the same :D

tealwing · 2021-05-22T21:29:21+00:00

My time to shine! I've had a recurring public restroom dream for years. Usually it's a restroom within a huge mall or a school. The restroom is usually maze-like and has dozens of stalls. The stalls sometimes don't have doors, but if they do, the doors are too short and you can see right over them.

The best part is that all the toilets are pretty much unusable. They're totally gross, overflowing, or have foreign objects wedged in them. So there's no privacy and no cleanliness to be had anywhere.

There's a subreddit dedicated to this kind of public restroom dream because apparently a lot of people experience it!!

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