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scared0902
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So, after a huge relapse of my gagging issue, I'm now to the place where I would like to work on it in a more practical way. Hypnosis has been helpful, but I also feel like I need to reprogram my mouth.
Would it help to trigger my gag reflex with a spoon or toothbrush as I listen to my hypnosis tape or meditate? Or would this somehow create a new issue? Is there a good timeframe for me to do this (once a day, five minutes?) to get ready for an appointment in a month? Will this even really help with the dentist since it is mainly a fear reflex? I DO feel gaggy when I brush my teeth, so it would probably help a little at least...?
I have had success for fillings and crowns with oral sedation and nitrous, but I fear I'll need an impression, which is the thing I fear the most in the world.
Sorry if this is all over the place--I was feeling more confident and less fearful, but I've been feeling anxious today about my upcoming appointment.
Would it help to trigger my gag reflex with a spoon or toothbrush as I listen to my hypnosis tape or meditate? Or would this somehow create a new issue? Is there a good timeframe for me to do this (once a day, five minutes?) to get ready for an appointment in a month? Will this even really help with the dentist since it is mainly a fear reflex? I DO feel gaggy when I brush my teeth, so it would probably help a little at least...?
I have had success for fillings and crowns with oral sedation and nitrous, but I fear I'll need an impression, which is the thing I fear the most in the world.
Sorry if this is all over the place--I was feeling more confident and less fearful, but I've been feeling anxious today about my upcoming appointment.