shamrockerin
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- Jul 22, 2012
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- New Hampshire, USA
I was doing OK before, mostly because I was so distracted with wedding stuff (only 6 weeks to go) that I managed not to think about it much.
But today I noticed my cell phone had a voice mail, and when I checked it, it was the receptionist calling to confirm my appointment at 8:50 am on Monday.
Since then, the usual panic has set in. Heart racing, jelly legs, freezing up,digging my nails into my arms, barely able to speak with the knowledge of impending needles. . .On top of that, I have the additional panic of having sent my letter to the dentist, explaining some of my past experiences and the reasons for my anxiety. I know that these are my last fillings, and that means that i cannot escape the dreaded RCT discussion again.
My last appointment didn't really go well. . .and I am so nervous about that letter. I assume he received it, but will he tell me he did? Will he ask me anything about it? Was he totally weirded out by it? I have no idea what to expect in regard to this stupid letter.
Plus, I need a filling on a lower wisdom tooth, and I read that injections for the lower back teeth "prick" a little more. . .even though I've already had 4 appointments for fillings, I am always nervous about the injections because I am just waiting for one to be really painful. . .
All of this stuff is piling up on me now. It seems a little overwhelming, and I am very worried that I am going to if he talks about the RCT again, which he probably will b/c all the fillings will be done, and it'll be time to move on to the next phase.
I really wish i could cancel this appointment, but the office is closed until Monday, which is when my appointment is.
But today I noticed my cell phone had a voice mail, and when I checked it, it was the receptionist calling to confirm my appointment at 8:50 am on Monday.
Since then, the usual panic has set in. Heart racing, jelly legs, freezing up,digging my nails into my arms, barely able to speak with the knowledge of impending needles. . .On top of that, I have the additional panic of having sent my letter to the dentist, explaining some of my past experiences and the reasons for my anxiety. I know that these are my last fillings, and that means that i cannot escape the dreaded RCT discussion again.
My last appointment didn't really go well. . .and I am so nervous about that letter. I assume he received it, but will he tell me he did? Will he ask me anything about it? Was he totally weirded out by it? I have no idea what to expect in regard to this stupid letter.
Plus, I need a filling on a lower wisdom tooth, and I read that injections for the lower back teeth "prick" a little more. . .even though I've already had 4 appointments for fillings, I am always nervous about the injections because I am just waiting for one to be really painful. . .
All of this stuff is piling up on me now. It seems a little overwhelming, and I am very worried that I am going to if he talks about the RCT again, which he probably will b/c all the fillings will be done, and it'll be time to move on to the next phase.
I really wish i could cancel this appointment, but the office is closed until Monday, which is when my appointment is.