Sedation can definitely mess with emotions a bit, especially IV sedation. I've had patients tell me afterward they cried watching cartoons or got weirdly sentimental about random stuff... Seems pretty normal, honestly. It usually wears off after a good nap and some food.
"I've had patients tell me afterward they cried watching cartoons or got weirdly sentimental about random stuff..."
Haha, this is spot on. After my wisdom teeth came out with IV sedation, I legit teared up because my dog looked "extra fluffy and adorable." 😂 Honestly, either option works fine, but laughing gas never made me emotional—just super chill and giggly. IV sedation definitely hits harder emotionally, but like you said, nothing a solid nap and some comfort food can't fix.
I totally get the emotional thing with IV sedation, haha. When I had my tooth extraction, I went with laughing gas because, honestly, I'm a pretty anxious person and the idea of being fully knocked out freaked me out a bit. Laughing gas was just enough to take the edge off without making me feel completely out of control. I remember feeling super relaxed and giggly, but nothing too intense emotionally—just found everything oddly amusing.
That said, my sister went for IV sedation and afterward she got super sentimental about a houseplant she'd been neglecting... literally apologized to it for not watering it enough. 😂 So yeah, IV sedation definitely seems to amplify emotions more than laughing gas does. If you're someone who tends to get anxious easily (like me), laughing gas might be a gentler option. But if you prefer to just sleep through the whole thing and don't mind a little emotional rollercoaster afterward, IV sedation could be your best bet. Either way, stock up on ice cream and Netflix shows beforehand... trust me, you'll thank yourself later.
"literally apologized to it for not watering it enough."
Haha, your sister's plant story cracked me up... sedation really can bring out our hidden soft spots. Personally, I've tried both options over the years. Laughing gas was great for minor stuff—felt relaxed, aware, and recovery was a breeze. IV sedation, though, was amazing for bigger procedures because I just woke up and it was done. Curious if anyone else felt extra sleepy or groggy afterward? Took me a good few hours (and a strong coffee) to fully shake it off.
"Curious if anyone else felt extra sleepy or groggy afterward? Took me a good few hours (and a strong coffee) to fully shake it off."
Yeah, that's exactly what I'm worried about. I've never had sedation before, and honestly, the idea of being totally knocked out kinda freaks me out a bit. Laughing gas sounds less intense, but I'm not sure if it'll be enough for me—I get pretty anxious just sitting in the dentist's waiting room, lol. Did you feel any anxiety at all during the procedure with laughing gas, or was it totally chill? Also, does IV sedation leave you feeling nauseous afterward? I've heard mixed things from friends, and nausea is like my least favorite thing ever...
