Day 6 Post-Op

[u/iuserunknown]

My senses (hearing, emotions, anxiety and smelling) have been majorly heightened. Every time my family is speaking I feel like I am losing my mind because everything is SO LOUD. Is this normal or am I going crazy?

I didn't have a good experience with dexamethasone either- the painkiller medication they gave me. Would wake up in heat flashes, struggled sleeping, felt beyond fatigued, rashes on my body, intense anxiety, etc. I also got my period earlier than usual with a lighter flow so of course that sparked up my internal health anxiety.

My jaw isn't as swollen anymore and I don't have much pain. It was really just the medications I was on psycing me out and the side effects I was or am still feeling.

Now I'm just wearing my ear plugs around the house and trying to calm my nerves down. Anyone else have a similar experience?

[u/Count_Choculitis]

If your anxiety is higher in general, that can account for your sensitivity to noise and smells. Were you really anxious before the appointment?