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Dentist Anxiety
I don't even know if that's what I should call it. But I'm 22 years old and I'm afraid of needles. I think it's because when I was younger I was always sick (prematurity, emphysema etc.) and I was always getting blood work, shots.
But I have a dentist appointment because I think I might have some bone loss going on and most likely teeth are going to be pulled. What can I do to calm myself down about having to get a shot?
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ohh boy, i have been in your postion recently. i was scared to death about going to get my teeth pulled. here's what i did
close your eyes!
if you have a relative or friend with you maybe you can bring them in to hold your hand, haha that's what i did =]. or just squeeze the handle bars really tight! that should do the trick. now i'm not going to lie, it's not going to be pleasent, but it doesn't last too long. so while he's injecting you think of happy thoughts. i was "daydreaming" of the guy i liked =]. but that only lasted for a couple seconds and then my mind was like "NEEDLES NEEDLES!" so if that doesn't work, then try saying the alphabet over and over and over again![ i did this and it worked] or sing your favorite song in your head. whatever you do try concentrating on something else, something that can get you relaxed, or calm or happy. and then before you knoww it the needles are gone!
hope i helped and i wish you luck! =]
don't worry everthings going to be fine, i survived it and i am AFRAID TO DEATH of needles! [=
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Thank you two, so much.
I'll make sure I try the squeezing of the handles. Haha. =]
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You have to assure yourself that you'll be okay- and you won't die or anything. Take deep breaths to relax yourself. Believe me, deep breathing works like a charm.
And when they're about to give you the shot it helps to squeeze the handles of the chair really hard. That's what i do when i'm getting something done to my braces and it's hurting.
I hope i helped.
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well when they get the needle dont look at it and have someone come in with you and hold your hand !
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