[bizi]

Dear Ginnie, just wanted to start a thread for you to let you know that I am thinking of you in that dentist chair, hoping that he will use sedation for you or find some alternative so that you are not in pain. You mentioned that you now have a diagnosis of bipolar and that you did not know what that meant.
Do you see a psychiatrist? Did he/she put you on a mood stabilizer?
It is 10:30 central time and I don't recall where you live so either you are already in that dentist chair or soon to be.
sending many good thoughts your way.
You are a sweet woman and I hate to think that you are suffering.
((((((HUGS)))))
bizi

[Dmom3005]

Thanks for starting this thread Bizi,

I believe she said, she is in Florida.

But not sure what time it is there now. Its 11:30 in Indiana, and I'm sending
my thoughts too. I can totally relate. I am a procrastinater when it comes
to the dentist, so much so I usually wait till its infection.

But I disgress, THis is for Ginnie,

We are sending healing thoughts. And are here for you.


Donna

[ginnie]

Hi dmom, Yeh I just found the thread. thanks bizi for starting it. I still am getting use to this site. I know about procrastanation too dmom, it took me 7 years to get back to the dentist. I also had 8 surgeries in 8 years, so the teeth took the back seat. I have a phobia about dentists. I was sick to my stomach just going there. The post will explain the rest.
I do live in Florida, west coast. thank you for caring about me too dmom, don't wait the 7 years before you go back in. I will sedate myself for Wed. thats for sure! thank you so much for your support. I need you all very much ginnie

[bizi]

Re: results No matter what I did, it was not enough to save two teeth. Had deep root cleaning, surgery and crowns. My bone deteriorated, and thats that. Have to have them out on Wed. I am on antibiotics now. I have no cavities, took less than ten minutes to clean my teeth. No bleeding gums. One cracked tooth needing a crown. Had been 7 years since I had been in, and the hygentist couldn't believe how clean my teeth were. I guess you can only do your best which I did. I will have to be braver on Wed. They do not do put to sleep kind, only injections which I don't take very well. The dentist who I use to go to, wanted $200 to be seen, and $400 extra for sleep kind. I just couldn't afford the sedation. It will cost $500 for the extractions as it is. When I pay that off, I will get a partial, then another crown. I wish there would have been some way to prevent this, He said it wasn't my fault. I get medicare and medicaid, so all of it is so very expensive to me. When I had my job, well I went in very regular and did all the necessary work. Now I must be brave for on Wed. I would have liked the sedation, but I will take an extra zanax! ginnie

[Dmom3005]

Thanks for moving it Bizi,

Not sure she has found this thread yet.

donna

[ginnie]

Yes I got through today, and posted to you bizi private. I am on antibiotics until Wed. and have two teeth out like I knew I would have to. I had always had sedation before so I have to do this with just injections. I am not good with them at all. I have zanax and a friend to drive me on Wed. Couldn't do it today because my spinal fusion was so recent. Bacteria problem would not be good. The new Dr. was kind and gentle, and I hope the surgeon is on Wed. I had no cavities, no gum bleeding, but I still had the bone loss around these two problem teeth. they have been trouble all my life. Had deep root cleaning, surgery and crowns, and it did not stop the bone loss. They could offer no explanation on why it happened.
Yes I have been diagnosed as by polar by my PCP. I am on zoloft now and it seems to be working. My psychologist however isn't so sure I am by polar. I don't get really wild mood swings, but I cry easily and am depressed over my family abandoning me after taking family monies. They left me destitute. My son told me to get out of his house when I asked him for help on the PC. He got depressed over the last year, and turned into this person I don't know. He quit his job, and won't give me the time of day. The depression he has, changed him into something that is nothing like he use to be. Combine that with all the health issues, and I turned into a train wreck. Thats kinda where I am at. I need you all very much. I am so grateful to be in a place where there is kindness and support. You guys are my family now. I don't feel so alone. I knew this morning that prayers were being said for me. It got me through today. thank you bizi ginnie

[Mari]

Originally Posted by ginnie

I am on zoloft now and it seems to be working. My psychologist however isn't so sure I am by polar. I don't get really wild mood swings, but I cry easily and am depressed over my family abandoning me after taking family monies.

Dear Ginnie,
You are brave to deal with the dentist and the surgeon. Does it help to feel good about taking action toward taking care of yourself.

I'm sorry about mistreatment from your family.

Lots of us don't get real wild mood swings. Unmedicated, some get big swings, some get barely any mood swings, others are in between.
Before I was medicated I got mixed moods. The best way to describe is a mixed mood is to say it is the intensity of mania combined with the deep sadness of depression. Those moods were horrible. I also had tremendous anxiety. Lots of psychologists do not know anything about mixed moods but psychiatrists do.
I think psychiatrists are better at diagnosing than psychologists are.

M

[ginnie]

Thank you for joining in on my ordeal. Yep I know about those mood swings. It is indeed hard to face the surgeon and needles when your mood is going bonkers. I appreciate your good thoughts and that you posted to me. I will take a zanax and be driven to my appt. At least that is something to help with my stomach. I feel nauseated with anxiety, and I am here this morning to be with all of you. Thank you for caring. I will be back after this whole thing in over, and then maybe I can stop crying and get back on a more even keel.

[Dmom3005]

Ginnie

I wasn't on this morning. Had another case conference meeting.

I was with you in spirit though, and now am sending good thoughts again.

Donna

[ginnie]

Thank you dmom, I am hanging out here until I walk out the door. I appreciate the good thoughts as I will carry that with me when I walk in the door. You are all helping me to calm down, and to be brave. Phobia isn't an easy thing to deal with. Emotionally I am a bit of train wreck. I have you and these posts that will be with me. I sure am gratefull for the thoughts and strength you give me. ginnie