Sometimes it feels like there’s pressure to throw money at every worry, but honestly, sticking with basics worked just fine for me.
Totally agree with this. For my implant, I just doubled down on the things that already helped me unwind, like rewatching old sitcoms and using a heating pad (not fancy, just the one I’ve had forever). Didn’t splurge on anything new. Honestly, the normalcy of my routine was what kept my nerves in check. Did anyone else find that going overboard with “extras” actually made them more anxious? For me, keeping it simple was key.
the normalcy of my routine was what kept my nerves in check
That really resonates. For my first implant, I actually tried to prep with all these “calming” gadgets and fancy teas people online swore by, but it just made me hyper-aware that something big was coming up. The second time around, I stuck to my usual stuff—old movies, my favorite snack, and honestly just letting myself feel nervous without trying to fix it. Funny enough, the less I fussed over it, the easier it felt. Sometimes all those extras just add to the hype and stress.
That’s interesting, because I’ve been spiraling with all the “do this to relax” advice too. My partner keeps suggesting meditation apps and lavender oil, but honestly, I just end up more twitchy. I kind of like your approach—just rolling with the nerves and not making a big production out of it. Maybe I’ll just binge some dumb sitcoms and eat my usual cereal instead of trying to force myself to be calm. Sometimes “normal” really is underrated, huh?
Honestly, I relate to that so much. All the “just meditate” or “try this essential oil” advice made me feel like I was doing something wrong for still being anxious. For my implant sedation, I tried to keep it low-key, too. Here’s what actually worked for me, step by step:
First, I stuck with my usual morning routine—same cereal, same dumb YouTube videos—just to keep things feeling normal. I skipped the guided meditations because they made me more aware of my nerves (and honestly, a little annoyed). Instead, I let myself be nervous and didn’t try to fix it.
Next, I brought headphones and queued up a couple of episodes of my favorite sitcom for the waiting room. That helped distract me way more than any breathing exercise ever did. The staff was really understanding about me zoning out with my show.
Afterwards, I realized that just letting myself be “normally” anxious took the pressure off. No special tricks, just some comfort food and a familiar routine. Sometimes you don’t need a fancy ritual—you just need to do what feels like you.
Sometimes you don’t need a fancy ritual—you just need to do what feels like you.
That really resonates. I’ve seen so many people get caught up in “the right way” to prep for dental stuff, but honestly, normal routines can be the most grounding. For me, it was listening to a favorite playlist on the drive over—nothing special, just something familiar. The pressure to be perfectly calm just made me more tense. I think embracing a bit of anxiety as normal is underrated.
