I have the dentist tomorrow - Please Help!

[Toofless]

Hi, I'm new I hope I am posting in the right place..Bit of a long story - I have the dentist tomorrow. I haven't been for years. I have anxiety & depression & find it hard to deal with the outside world/people. I gave up on life & I am now paying the price for years of neglect to myself. I am embarrased & ashamed of myself. I can't bring myself to tell the dentist, or anyone about my state of mind. I am really stressed & panicking about my appointment. I'm worried I will have a panic attack or something. Any tips on how to cope with severe dentist anxiety? How do I prepare myself? Is there somewhere I can find tips on here! I know it will be bad tomorrow. Thanks in advance.

 

[brit]

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[krlovesherkids777]

toofless,

I also have great anxiety. I had talked myself into thinking I was going to lose my teeth after the deep cleaning they wanted to do. scared to death.. I actually emailed the dental office and told them.. I'm very scared about this and about ready to chicken out. I found out the hygenist usually does the anesthetic and I was really nervous about that they told me they can have the dentist to, they reassured me , and enouraged me they will see me later. they were so compassionate.. Maybe you could do similiar and get relieved a little ? I also check reviews and feel better when others say nice things about them..

Hi, I'm new I hope I am posting in the right place..Bit of a long story - I have the dentist tomorrow. I haven't been for years. I have anxiety & depression & find it hard to deal with the outside world/people. I gave up on life & I am now paying the price for years of neglect to myself. I am embarrased & ashamed of myself. I can't bring myself to tell the dentist, or anyone about my state of mind. I am really stressed & panicking about my appointment. I'm worried I will have a panic attack or something. Any tips on how to cope with severe dentist anxiety? How do I prepare myself? Is there somewhere I can find tips on here! I know it will be bad tomorrow. Thanks in advance.

 

[Toofless]

To everyone who has replied so far -

Thank you for replying, well done for being brave & facing your fears. Proving to me that it can be done Xxx

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Also, thank you for the links. They are useful & helpful, especially the printabke forms etc. Xx

So glad I found this place

 

[krlovesherkids777]

Let us know how it goes!!

 

[Toofless]

Thanks again for your reply Just got back, it wasn't much fun, but the dentist was nice, which helped a lot. I've got to go back for some x-rays and a filling (as expected) which I am dreading, but at least I've taken the first step now & I know I can get through without having an anxiety attack, so that's something. Also, knowing this place is here helps a lot. X

 

[Anxious76]

Thanks again for your reply Just got back, it wasn't much fun, but the dentist was nice, which helped a lot. I've got to go back for some x-rays and a filling (as expected) which I am dreading, but at least I've taken the first step now & I know I can get through without having an anxiety attack, so that's something. Also, knowing this place is here helps a lot. X

I'm just seeing your post now. I'm happy for you that all went well. Congratulations on taking the first step toward a healthy mouth! ?

 

[krlovesherkids777]

Good to hear!! It helps sooo much when the dentist is nice. !! HOpe your fillings and xrays go well! :0

 

[Toofless]

I'm just seeing your post now. I'm happy for you that all went well. Congratulations on taking the first step toward a healthy mouth! ?

Thank you! I hope that, in time, you can take some steps in the right direction too. Thank you for the support

 

[Toofless]

Good to hear!! It helps sooo much when the dentist is nice. !! HOpe your fillings and xrays go well! :0

It definately makes a big difference Thank you for the good wishes, much appreciated X