Budgie
29-09-12, 18:31
Hello! :hugs:
I'm feeling really anxious at the moment -- I wouldn't say I am feeling phobic, but the anxiety levels are creeping up and up about an issue I have. :huh:
I'm not anxious about going to the dentist; I've had various treatments over the years, and some pretty painful horrible experiences, but for some reason it never seems to phase me - until now. I had a filling about 2-3 months ago, and I remember at the time, once the numbness subsided, thinking how the tooth felt a little strange and tingly. But I figured it would settle down in time.
Since then, the tooth has become very sensitive; so sensitive that just fresh air upsets it, and there is a constant tingling sensation in and around the tooth. If I am eating anything, I can't use that area of my mouth because if I catch the filled tooth, then it is really uncomfortable.
I realised that this means something must have gone amiss when I had the filling done. In my head I keep thinking, just make an appointment and sort it out -- but, I dunno, as time has passed and my tooth has become more uncomfortable -- the whole side of my mouth now tingles practically all the time both in my upper and lower teeth -- I've started getting irrational thoughts that I am going to need lots of teeth removed, or that I have got gum disease, or even worse things :blush::wacko:
I know this is pretty extreme thinking, even by my anxious standards!
Am I letting this discomfort totally escalate into wild notions -- yes, I know that I am. I think because I feel this tingling sensation all the time, it is starting to get to me and make me fret.
Plus, I don't know if this is a contribution to it all, but I have recently reduced then stopped taking my AD/Anx medication. I was taking 40mg Citalopram each day, but now I am medication-less on advice of my GP. I'm going to start a new medication next week.
I have stopped myself from googling about my tingling, over-sensitive teeth because, even though there will probably be some helpful results, I know that there will probably also be some real crazy results that will not be good for me to see while I am so anxious.
So, hmm... this is my current situation. I think deep down I am posting this topic just to get my feelings out, and I do apologise for making a whole new topic :blush: But also, I was wondering if anyone else has had this kind of experience with a tooth?
I'm feeling really anxious at the moment -- I wouldn't say I am feeling phobic, but the anxiety levels are creeping up and up about an issue I have. :huh:
I'm not anxious about going to the dentist; I've had various treatments over the years, and some pretty painful horrible experiences, but for some reason it never seems to phase me - until now. I had a filling about 2-3 months ago, and I remember at the time, once the numbness subsided, thinking how the tooth felt a little strange and tingly. But I figured it would settle down in time.
Since then, the tooth has become very sensitive; so sensitive that just fresh air upsets it, and there is a constant tingling sensation in and around the tooth. If I am eating anything, I can't use that area of my mouth because if I catch the filled tooth, then it is really uncomfortable.
I realised that this means something must have gone amiss when I had the filling done. In my head I keep thinking, just make an appointment and sort it out -- but, I dunno, as time has passed and my tooth has become more uncomfortable -- the whole side of my mouth now tingles practically all the time both in my upper and lower teeth -- I've started getting irrational thoughts that I am going to need lots of teeth removed, or that I have got gum disease, or even worse things :blush::wacko:
I know this is pretty extreme thinking, even by my anxious standards!
Am I letting this discomfort totally escalate into wild notions -- yes, I know that I am. I think because I feel this tingling sensation all the time, it is starting to get to me and make me fret.
Plus, I don't know if this is a contribution to it all, but I have recently reduced then stopped taking my AD/Anx medication. I was taking 40mg Citalopram each day, but now I am medication-less on advice of my GP. I'm going to start a new medication next week.
I have stopped myself from googling about my tingling, over-sensitive teeth because, even though there will probably be some helpful results, I know that there will probably also be some real crazy results that will not be good for me to see while I am so anxious.
So, hmm... this is my current situation. I think deep down I am posting this topic just to get my feelings out, and I do apologise for making a whole new topic :blush: But also, I was wondering if anyone else has had this kind of experience with a tooth?