How do I overcome needle fear?

[blazerock44]

Something in my tooth fell and tommorow I have to fix it. . and they will give me anesthesia of course.. so how do I not worry about the needle much.. the needle were I live is maybe harder

[Paris13]

Relax, @blazerock44, with 'Anesthesia of course,' you will Feel nothing But.. Pressure as your Dentist Takes Tender care of the Problem at hand.
It will be Over before you Can Count sheep. My own Roomie just had Oral Surgeon. They gave Him a few Shots inside of his mouth, which was Nothing more than a Couple of Pricks, and the Next thing He knew, he Says, "I didn't feel a thing, Doc. That was fast."
God luck and Close your eyes and Keep still, Leaving your Head Back on the Head Rest to rest. xx

[blazerock44]

Thanks a lot haha iv had more than this like but you see I have anxiety so it will effect my mind lol... can you tell me what did you pal have done? An operation right?

[Paris13]

Yes, he had One heck of an operation in the office. However, it is My sister who has "High Anxiety," is on Meds for it even, and anytime she gets a Cleaning, she gets the Needle.
You Feel a Prick but it really is not as bad as No "Prick," with no anesthesia. lol
Aside from "Putting you under" and asleep, which my friend didn't opt for, no need, because this procedure was apiece of cake for the surgeon who has done millions, just relax and maybe take a Muscle Relaxer that perhaps He can Prescribe before the procedure.
Also, if he has a polite or even pretty assistant to help him in the office, she is a delight who even holds the patient hand as she stands. xx

[Paris13]

Thank you for the Vote of Confidence. xx

[Leahleah4444]

The needle part itself is usually really quick. It's only in for a few seconds and if they're putting you out anyway there's no reason to worry. But you could also ask them if you can out your headphones in.
So maybe you can close you eyes and listen to your music while they do it

[blazerock44]

Yeah its real quick and after you'll be not feeling sht.. unlike when your gonna feel the pain

[Pyrofox]

Just think about the end result and how you won't remember an thing. Anesthsia effects everyone differently just hope you go out.

[Waffles731]

Just close your eyes and it will be done before you know it

[Sadly_It_Fell_Off]

Me too - I have major needle fear. I absolutely hate needles. It's trauma for me. I demand the best anesthetist there is and I demand that they take everything slowly - no plunging needles into my skin. Good luck with this as I feel your pain.

[blazerock44]

Man fuck phobia lol

[Sadly_It_Fell_Off]

This one is real though. That sharp needle piercing your skin. I just cannot deal at all. Tell me to drink this potion and I will die in 24 hours or have an injection - I will drink the potion. It's true horror.

[blazerock44]

I really feel you. .. coz i have anxiety.. so I do feel that.. mental health is just awful.. it takes over the good in life

[Sadly_It_Fell_Off]

My dad says that I can handle it but I have a true fear. I can feel that needle piercing every mm of my skin and it hurts like hell - I absolutely hate it. I have to have someone with me and I have to trust the doctor 100 per cent or else it is not happening at all. Its not mental health, its judgment in my opinion.

[blazerock44]

I wish you luck and hope u finish your life away from that stuff

[Tephra]

Well if you pass out you will be fine because your lying down. Other than that ask someone to come with you and distract you, talk to you and get your mind off the needle

[blazerock44]

Ik ik ur a girl

[EmilyC88]

try closing your eyes so you don't see the needle sorry I'm not really sure I don't have a fear of needles

[blazerock44]

Really. . how does it feel when you don't have fear of needles.. I'm curious

[EmilyC88]

for me needles just feel like a bee sting when I was 6 I had to have a blood test done the lady gave me an award after for being brave I didn't cry I just sat there and watched the only time I have never felt the needle was at the Dentist because they used numbing cream of my gum before using the needle

[blazerock44]

Nice going. . I will give you a gift for being brave enough to tell me that your were brave

[Littlett25]

They put numbing gel on your gums and stuff before the needle so you shouldn't have to worry about the pain.

[Dred1614returns]

Just man up. You'll be fine.

[blazerock44]

It's 3 am man.. I can't man up now.. maybe later