u/Sp00k1001

I just joined this sub after getting my wisdom teeth taken out last Thursday. I’ve been so anxious and it’s been a bit comforting to know other people are also going through it so I’m not alone. My partner is very supportive thank goodness but I’ve felt so emotional and mentally off since. I’m starting to feel more normal today I just went to the dentist to get looked at thought I had dry socket turns out it was a small infection taking meds for it

I haven’t slept good over the past 5 days so I think that’s got a huge part to play I’ve been so anxious ridden about dry socket and being in pain I’ve just had random times I’ll sit and cry from pain or anxiety. It’s getting better but I still don’t 100% feel like myself. I’m terrified the pain is going to come back. As terrible as it is I do like drinking soda and smoking (none of which I’ve done since this happened) and I was wondering if anyone else has felt this way? Like just off and not themselves and if so when did you start to feel better? I hope I can also go back to some of my normal activities without feeling guilty. I had a soda today just a little bit and felt bad for having it even though it’s going to be a week tomorrow. I am trying to be good about this whole thing I’ve never gone through anything like this in my life & im also terrified of dentist. So this was a huge toll on me or at least it felt like it. I just wanted to see if anyone else shared this experience and what they did to help ease their mental stress.