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Fighting Demons

two_fires
two_fires

After mainly isolating I'm off to a dental appointment. I felt good earlier but now going into survival fight mode. It's feelings of failure as I feel myself sweating and increased nervousness. It's a simple task but can turn my insides into knots of dread. 

arfie
arfie
After I have isolated for a while, any social encounter of any stripe will send my anxiety through the roof. I **just** have to nudge and nurture myself through.

I just love that word, "Just?" It make justice sound so simple. . .

Steadying support while you jump the hurdle, Two Fries. You can do this.
mtd
mtd
How about not fighting, just accept that you are anxious and let it be.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Just focus on the fact that you are moving forward and you are taking care of business.
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
I'm going to the dentist for a big procedure today, too. I think just going to the dentist in general could bring nervousness! I'm nervous today, too. This dentist has never done a big procedure on me before, so I don't know how he will do, or how it will go, etc. A lot of unknowns. Not looking forward to this.

Here's hoping we both get through our dentist appointments okay today!
rmb
rmb
Good thoughts for you both! I get pretty cranked up even just for my 6 month check ups!
two_fires
two_fires
Thank you all for sharing your thoughts of support! It's behind me now. @arfie I read your reply as I parked and steadied myself to go into the office. It helped me so much .. hugs! @GirlinCalif, yes you got this :)))
arfie
arfie
Thank you for the update, Two Fries. The rising of one is the rising of us all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXw8CRapg7k
TrepidatiousMom
TrepidatiousMom
Glad you got through it. Anticipation is so much worse than the event. I have to keep remembering that though sometimes I don't and blow it.
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
@Twofires, good for you for going. I am sure that is a big weight off your mind now. I hope all went well.

Mine was so not good, but I am not going to talk about it here as it may be triggering for some. But at least we went, right? A step in the right direction.
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