How to go to the dentist
How I did it: I broke a tooth on March 2007, it didn't heart me at the time so I didn't go to the dentist to fix it, but the idea that I have a broken tooth that its condition can become much worse hunted me all the time!
Recently it started to ache. I panicked! But I knew that I had to do something.
So how I did it??
I told my mom what the problem was and asked her to call the clinic and set an appointment. I knew that if it was up to me I was not going to make that call. The only way was to let someone else does it, then I will find myself facing the fact that I HAVE to go.. the appointment is already set..
I choose a doctor I trust, someone recommended to me by a cousin. So I knew that he was good, and I knew that I will feel no pain with him since someone else already tried him and said so.. Which help to ease my worries a lot!
The doctor is good, and I felt no pain.. It's something that I already know, but hey!.. that's how phobia works!!
Lessons & tips: It might be scary, but in fact it's not.. but in case of phobia you better not face it alone at the beginning, let someone close be involved. Coz he will force you to take the first step.
Choose a doctor recommended to you by family or friends, that will make it easy for you to trust him.
Don't worry... It is only a phobia with no reason at all!
Resources: A family member or friend to help you face this and encourage you all the way.
