So Embarrassing

Hey we get those days at times, and no one likes dental work and we are generally sensitive to having our mouths worked on..

So just cry...we are allowed bad days sometimes...did they talk to you about it?

Please don't beat yourself up about this and if you do, then use a feather! I can totally relate to the crying easily situation. I had a meltdown at work last week and I was so embarrassed but we make more of it in our head and the people involved go on with their day so please put it behind you. I also never cried much and kept it all inside. I think we just get so weak and tired that the pure exhaustion makes us emotional. You are not alone. Between lifes worries about health, money, relationships, etc. it is very hard. But you are stronger than you know. Thank you for sharing this story. It just shows that we are all human and have our breaking point. Nothing to be ashamed of. And if someone puts you off for doing that then they are too negative to be in your life anyway. I hope you have a better day and are not in too much pain. If you can, do something you like to do to relax. We are all here for you.

I also totally broke down in front of a resident psychiatrist because she had the nerve to suggest that my anxiety should be treated by my rheumie. First appointment. Oh, and I then walked out like a bad date.

These things happen! But you'll laugh about it later, I promise. :)

We are so tired and worn out from constantly fighting both external people and our own feelings and emotions about our lives and what we are dealing with. Don't beat yourself up. You are a real person with feelings and emotions and I'm coming to believe that the bulk of the health care professional's out there are treating people like an assembly line. If we can't go through the same production lines, they shut us off.

My dentist (who I like, generally) listened to me explain I have Fibro and was in a flare and very sensitive to pain, punched me in the arm playfully while she was talking. I started crying almost immediately. she just didn't get it. She talked the talk.

Plus - I think all of us are feeling stressed with money. Even if you have fantastic healthcare, there are still co-pays for everything, it seems. Finding the energy and courage to fight what you should fight, handle the money and fight through is tough some days. Remember how much you are working with and treat yourself like you would treat a friend going through what you are going through. I think we are always meaner to ourselves than we would be to a close friend. It's hard to give ourselves the same breaks.

I think we have all been there. If the dentist doesn't understand that some days people have tough times, then they aren't a very good people person. I have unfortunately cried in front of people more than I like. I just try to put on a smile and be pleasant the next time. If you don't mention it - they probably won't either.

Take care Mattie - I hope things get better soon.