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General Category => General => Topic started by: BlakeK on May 18, 2018, 05:37:40 PM

Title: Being a recovering addict can be embarrassing
Post by: BlakeK on May 18, 2018, 05:37:40 PM: I was going to post this on FB but reasons I can’t or rather won’t relate to why I’m making this post. I went to a dentist and oral surgeon today and both places offered me narcotic painkillers and both times I had to explain why I can’t take them. I’m initially met with confusion and then “the look”. It’s a very judgmental look followed by shortness and sometimes by suppressed disgust. I really hate it. That’s all.
Title: Re: Being a recovering addict can be embarrassing
Post by: thetrashisright on May 19, 2018, 08:37:45 PM: God forbid you take measures to recover, they should be proud if they actually stigmatize addiction that much. People are hypocritical pieces of shit sometimes.
Title: Re: Being a recovering addict can be embarrassing
Post by: momitsnowme on May 20, 2018, 08:12:29 PM: How frustrating. I'm sorry. You would think people would be happy you are honest and recovering instead of just taking the meds. Hope your mouth is feeling alright.
Title: Re: Being a recovering addict can be embarrassing
Post by: Joe on May 21, 2018, 04:32:39 AM: Blake, I have PTSD and I have found that Todd Whitlock's dentist office has been the most empathetic office I've ever dealt with. One of the questions on their intake forms allowed for making a personal statement on what might help them serve you better as a patient, and that's where I mentioned some stuff about my experiences. The dentist acknowledged my concerns without judgement or prying. If your insurance covers them, they might be a good fit for you.
Title: Re: Being a recovering addict can be embarrassing
Post by: BlakeK on May 25, 2018, 05:03:53 AM: Quote from: Joe on May 21, 2018, 04:32:39 AM
Blake, I have PTSD and I have found that Todd Whitlock's dentist office has been the most empathetic office I've ever dealt with. One of the questions on their intake forms allowed for making a personal statement on what might help them serve you better as a patient, and that's where I mentioned some stuff about my experiences. The dentist acknowledged my concerns without judgement or prying. If your insurance covers them, they might be a good fit for you.
Thanks Joe. I’m sure he is covered. I don’t have many restrictions on who I use. I would have to call him and get prices since my insurance only covers so much.

I don’t know what the deal is but I have found dentists (I’ve seen 4 over the past 3 years including oral surgeons) seem extremely judgmental. It’s really strange.

Thanks for the support guys!
Title: Re: Being a recovering addict can be embarrassing
Post by: Joe on May 25, 2018, 02:22:20 PM: I have found the same, Blake, you aren't alone in that. I've had the same with doctors, too, and I still haven't found a good match.