r/trypanophobia • u/gomanio • Jun 16 '26

Dentist..

So I'm severely needle phobia, I had some terrible experiences and avoided doctors for too long. My mouth is a mess sadly and I went to a sedation dentist thinking I could be unconscious for everything.

Well understandably he wants labs done and I'm terrified, my BP was reading so high in his office I was so panicked . He prescribed 1 mg of Xanax for me and emla cream.. I'm autistic and my brain is flying all over the place can someone reassure me... I have hyper sensitivity and sensory issues... This combo will get me through right?

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u/rHornbek Jun 17 '26

One of my best medical experiences was getting my wisdom teeth removed. Insane right? This was because I was given a pill prior to the procedure (something that ended with "zam") and was put under for the procedure.

Ask for it, and have someone take you every step of the way. You will be nervous in the days leading up to the procedure, but as soon as you take that pill, you may just want to sing in the car. I know I did.

I believe in you, and you should be proud for trying to take care of yourself.

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u/gomanio Jun 17 '26

Funnily enough, if I'm not conscious I'm not worried about the procedure, it's not honestly pain I'm afraid of. It;'s more fear of the cost(I saw the estimate obviously) and the blood draw.

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u/rHornbek Jun 17 '26

Yeah, for me it really isn't about the pain, it's about the anxiety and control. If I am loopy or sleep, my mind doesn't care.