feeling positive about tomorrows treatment

[shell025]

So i'm due in tomorrow for the first session of treatment. It will involve 2 extractions, start of a root canal and a deep clean.

I've had a week from hell due to an allergic reaction to my antibiotic so i am so so ready to have these teeth out.

I have Valium to get me in the door and into the chair and then sedation for the rest. Better for me and for the dentist.

I know that I will be crying and upset and fearful but i'm done with this pain and the sleepless nights and I never want to have another week like I just had.

So my mantra is I can do this, I can do this, I can do this.

 

[bebrave]

After reading what your appointment will entail tomorrow i feel silly being so scared and upset when all i have tomorrow is an xray and consultation. What time is your appointment tomorrow? I hope it goes well and you do great

 

[shell025]

You may feel like that however one week ago I have my consultation and x ray and I took a panic attack. I was crying before I even entered the hallway and had to get my mother to do all the taking (i'm 31!!!).

Everyone's fears are validated regardless of how little small they are or what the circumstances are. You fears for tomorrow are very real and I totally get that.

I'm due in at 9.15am, but i'm in Ireland so not sure what time that will be where your at.

I'm in work at the moment trying to keep busy and keep my mind off tomorrow. I know I will be fine but when fear and anxiety takes over all hell breaks loose!!

 

[bebrave]

You are right. Everyones fear is relatve to their own situation. You are five hours ahead of me so my appt should just about be over when you are getting started. My husband is going with me tomorrow thank goodness. Dentist is over an hour away and i dont think i could make drive by myself.

 

[shell025]

well if i'm 5 hours ahead then at 9.15am it will be 4.15am where you are. So by the time you get up that morning I will be done and dusted. It will be late into my evening when you are being seen too.. Please feel free to pm me after. Its good to have people to talk to or vent to. People who get it.

ITs great that your husband is going. My bf wanted to come which I was very grateful bout but I didn't really want him to see me in that state!!. Luckily he's working.

 

[bebrave]

Oops. The other way. 1039 here and according to computer its 339 pm there

 

[shell025]

It is indeed.

Best of luck for tomorrow. least your not the only one going through it tomorrow

 

[bebrave]

Best of luck to you too!

 

[Afaridnomore]

Had 2 out and a filling also on the same day a few weeks ago. The thought is way worse, it'll be over before you know it ? good luck. Let me know how you get on ?

 

[dentalphobi]

I hope everything went well with you. I am the same as you, I go from positive (I can do this) to scared (I am going to die) when I sit in that chair. I find it helps if someone comes with me, especially my mom. The support really makes a difference, regardless of age.

Anywho, I wanted to say that you sound really brave. I hope I can be like this.

 

[Afaridnomore]

I hope everything went well with you. I am the same as you, I go from positive (I can do this) to scared (I am going to die) when I sit in that chair. I find it helps if someone comes with me, especially my mom. The support really makes a difference, regardless of age.

Anywho, I wanted to say that you sound really brave. I hope I can be like this.

I am terrifed of the dentist but the thought is way worse once you sit down you will be grand just relax. Just think of good things and treat yourself after.

Good luck

I hope it goes well for you.