Today I did something that terrifies me!

[Ldavis24]

I don't need advice or anything I just feel so good right now. I did something that terrifies me literally to tears...I went to the dentist for the first time in 7 almost 8 years...

I have major triggering issues with going to the dentist and being at the dentist due to childhood SA and I was so freaking proud of myself. I only cried a little in the beginning and then I pulled it together, no protective reflex kicks (I almost nailed the poor dentist the last time I went years ago) and no panic attacks before. Woo! I did it! 

Also amazingly my teeth are in pretty good shape, only a couple cavities and some mineral deposits needing to be scraped off...Now the tough part is I am going back tomorrow for a really intense cleaning, at least an hour but probably longer, then a month later the cavities are getting filled...

But for now, I feel awesome, I did something I find terrifying and it wasn't so bad 

[doubledutch]

  that is so awesome!  good for you.

i haven't been to the dentist in six years, and before that, it was also 5-6 years.    inspire me with your stories of bravery and sparkling teeth!

[HollyBearsMom]

Congrats and good for you!  

Maybe slip a little rescue remedy in your pocket just in case you start panic tomorrow??

[Ldavis24]

Originally Posted by HollyBearsMom 

Congrats and good for you!  

Maybe slip a little rescue remedy in your pocket just in case you start panic tomorrow??

dang I always forget we have some! We use it for our dog who has wicked separation anxiety too!

I will doubledutch..Honestly I was shocked at how few cavities I had. I thought my teeth were falling out..My mom stopped taking me to the dentist when I was about 15 (thanks mom grrr) and i only went sporadically after that so today was a huge huge day!!!

[doubledutch]

yay!

this post reminded me that i also haven't been to the ob-gyn since ds2 was born.  it's his fourth birthday today.  yikes!

i'm so glad you got good news at the dentist.  i hope everything goes smoothly.  good for you for being brave!

[Ldavis24]

Originally Posted by doubledutch 

yay!

this post reminded me that i also haven't been to the ob-gyn since ds2 was born.  it's his fourth birthday today.  yikes!

i'm so glad you got good news at the dentist.  i hope everything goes smoothly.  good for you for being brave!

are we the same person doubledutch? I haven't been to the OB since my 6 week post partum ohhh nearly 2 years ago...Sigh, I am so lazy like that but while I have dental insurance I am going to take full at advantage of it..

Oh I just got back from cleaning appointment today...Hurt like hell, I can't lie apparently scraping under your gums with a mini razor blade is the preferred method for tartar removal..Ouch my whole mouth is sore but I did it!!

No tears and I even remembered to breathe normally...Yesterday I was literally holding my breathe until I had to take one...

I had a female hygienist today which really helped me relax...Not having a man sitting over me while I am fully reclined was much much easier to deal with!

You can do it doubledutch! Go to the dentist!
 

[Koalamom]

Congrats!!
I used to have anxiety at the dentist and I would even leave my body as a coping mechanism. Pretty scary. But one day I found a dentist that used essential oils and I was so calm and now I am over my fear, (well kind of, now I wont leave my body anymore). Now when I go I take a dose of homeopathic arnica 200c before I go for a filling. I should get some rescue remedy for next time...