For me, it’s disappearing. That someday something will happen to me and no one will ever know what it was and where I am. That I will become one of those mysteries you see online and on TV shows. Whenever I think about it I feel nothing but dread.

  • Tar_Alcaran@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    Oh fuck yes. I had a removed wisdom tooth get infected, and the dentist said “due to all the pus, the anesthesic won’t work as well, but don’t worry, we’ll go as fast as possible”.

    It’s a phrase that features frequently in my nightmares.

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      3 months ago

      That and the “You’ll feel some pressure” lie.

      Yeah, no. I know how pressure feels and it is not that!

      I am female therefore many medical procedures that should absolutely use some kind of anesthesia, do not because “it’ll be over in a pinch” “it’s mild discomfort” etc. IUD insertion is a big fear of mine.