I give up

Hi

Sorry to hear you are feeling this way it sounds like you are having a tough time of it at the moment and if your not sleeping well that will make everything else seem more difficult.

I have a lot of anxiety about going to the dentists so I understand where you are coming from but your dentist is there to support you and sort out your teeth problem which is something that needs to be done otherwise it could cause you other problems.

I would suggest you make an appointment with your doctor and see if he/she can give you anything to help with your anxiety and they will be able to give you information on talking therapies.

Hibee

I know that things are hard right now but you can't give up. We as mama's do not have that choice, we just love our babies too much. Take some you time and take care of the teeth. I know that it is scary to go to the dentist as I am having trouble with mine and scared to go to the dentist but pain and fear can not keep standing in our way. Pain will leave and once we show our anxiety that we have nothing to fear it will also. I know it is hard but stay strong and it will get better I promise.

Great support already offered here, ryates. :D I have definitely just felt like life was all too much before too. It is hard. So hard. Life is just hard in general, and than add anxiety disorders and it's a whole new level of stress and inward pressure. Like SC said, this is just a season. a tough one, none the less, but it will pass.

Maybe try and treat yourself to something relaxing or peaceful over the next few days to try and offset all of the tension. I'm not sure what you find relaxing, but maybe something like a warm (kid noise free!) bubble bath, or a walk in the mall, or a cup of coffee and a book. Just some ideas. But it's usually easier to ride out these hard times when you add in something with a little bit of relaxation added to it.

Hope you start to feel better soon!

You are stronger than this and it is a phase, not forever. Your kids and hubby all need you. Your dental problem will improve with the continued care and you're NOT going to die anytime soon. Problems with work, finances, medical, they're all bumps in the road of life, but they will pass and things will get better. Don't ever give up because you are loved, needed. Hang in there and keep posting. We're all here for you.

I just can't shake this. I even had my consult with the endodontist yesterday and he said not to be concerned and that I had time to take care of it unless it started hurting. Now I've noticed a couple more teeth hurting and I don't know if it's just me worrying or not. I swear my glands feel swollen and I want to run to the er because I'm afraid I'm getting sepsis. They xrayed that tooth yesterday and he didn't say anything was there, but I've had a headache off and on since I went to the dentist Monday. Keep reading articles on people who've died from teeth infections and now I can't sleep. I just don't know how to stop this.

Happy Turtle is spot on. Stop reading anything suggestive. The power of suggestion is well ... Powerful.

I ended up going to the er, where the doctor wouldn't even check my blood for infection. He looked in my mouth and felt my face and neck and said there was no need. He just sent me with a script for ibuprofen and sent me on my way. So here I am at home with my head still unable to sleep and I work night shift tonight. My head only seems to hurt when I'm not trying to relax and I keep feeling new pains in different teeth.

Thank you. I'm going to try.

R.,

Use your positive thinking and coping skills.

Healing thoughts and prayers going out to you...

S.C.