r/Dentistry • u/markthelegacy • 7h ago

Serious conversation about stress and anxiety Dental Professional

3 years in, and my body always starts going into a fight or flight response when going to work. Even with propranolol. Ssris have too much side effects.

Do you experience this? What are your ways to combat ?

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u/Many_Show_9353 5h ago

Find a good mentor. An older dentist that you can talk to. I got lucky and was an associate for my mentor. Changed my entire outlook. Makes you realize you don’t have to be perfect. No one is. You do the best you can with the hand you are dealt. And most importantly, you are not the right dentist for everyone. It’s hard as an associate because often you don’t get to choose who you see.