This thread is open to any needed discussion about anxiety/panic attacks. I had one today after a long period without any. I just need to talk through what happened-and thought others might need to too.

Dentist appointments-I really hate going! It is the noises, the scraping, and I can't talk! I got lectures at my last dentist-it is a small town and a rumor started that I had an affair with a pastor-long story-but if I ever did that, which is not my style at all, I sure would have had better taste in men. :D After that happened, my dentist treated me very differently-his wife was one of the rumor mongers. Plus, the hygienist would lecture me if I went past the 6 monthes, and when I was severly depressed, I totally missed several appointments, the secretary was not nice about it and I understand why. The taste of the lidocaine gel they used before shots made me dry heave-but will not use nitrous, hate it. Add all that crap up and you can see why I get freaked out-I sound like a wuss, but I know you all understand!

New Dentist, yeah. Today's attack happened because there were some problems with the insurance. That and my nervousness and being mad at DH for not telling me about the insurance change all contributed to this attack-I couldn't think straight, was having trouble making a decision, could see all the puzzle pieces but no solution. After calling his job and finally getting the info I needed things got a bit better. They were really nice to me, and took care of me. I had my mp3 and listened to meditative music to relax. The actual exam etc, was no problem. It is anticipation that is the worst. I felt bad and was afraid I hurt the feelings of the receptionist, but all was OK.

I plan on asking doc if I can take a larger dose of alprazolam before these visits from now on.

RADD