How do you get through a painful examination or treatment?

I just think that it will be over in a few minutes. Dental treatments, I think are the most painful treatments I've had. It also helps that my dentists reassure me, "just a little bit more" even though in truth they still have to drill a big hole. I've read before that it is better not to close your eyes because the darkness will somehow magnify your feeling, which makes sense because darkness could be associated with bad feelings like fear and dread. Hope you handle it well tomorrow!

Hi,dear porcpspino. I absolutely agree with you,to know how the whole thing works really helps you calm down,otherwise you may become more nervous or scared.Still remember last time when I visited my dentist,which must be the worst experience in my life.The surgery last 1h, the doc kept inform me which process we were in because I asked him to do so at the beginning of the operation.And also I held my mom's hand all the time,I think these 2 things made my operation not that horrible.

i had a tooth extraction way back in college the dentist said it was a tooth infection and its inflamed it comes to my mind the flash back when i was 7 years old i had my first extraction and it was so painful that i cant bear any longer.anesthetic was injected but i still feel so much pain.another shot of anesthetic was injected and second time around the dentist pulled my tooth and the dentist said to me to calm down and don't initiate any movement.thank GOD my tooth was extracted.my second tooth extraction was also happen to be a traumatic experience for me because i had an experience before of tooth extraction was so painful and now its my wisdom tooth infected that cause me so much agony and pain at night and my mom said lets go to the dentist tomorrow to stop the pain ,then i was trying to relieve by taking pain reliever by the next morning i decided to go to the dentist.my mom was there and support me. she said just do deep breathing and relax.it helps me to calm and less frightened.finally it was only 1 shot of anesthetic and my tooth was pulled without pain.thank GOD my mom was there for me.

Well, I am terrified of going to the dentists, especially if I have to have a filling, as I am phobic anout the drill. I ask the dentist to talk me through what he is doing and how long it will take, which helps, as I feel informed then. They have the radio on and I try to concentrate on the radio. I also tense my hands into fists and squeeze my hands together to concentrate on that feeling, instead of any pain.

There are lots of ways you can help yourself. The first is probably to deal with your psychological stigma bit. Make sure you relax yourself, get yourself to be in a happy mood before hand, make yourself laugh a lot, get friends and family round to support you. This is because when you laugh or when you're in a good mood, your body releases more endorphins, this hormone is your body's natural painkiller, so when you have high levels of this present in your body, you are much more immune to pain and trauma. On top of this, you can use natural botanical oils, like lavender oil to calm and relax you, and I think there are also other oils that you can use - like Bach's Rescue Remedies, I used to work with a lady who is terrified of the dentist, and she would stock up on bottles of these and use some of it before she went to the dentist -I think it's a couple of drops placed under the tongue for absorption or something similar. There are several different oils in the series, all designed for different specific purposes. Let your dentist / or carer know when you go in for your appointment. Let those around you know that you have difficulties and suffer badly from panic attacks or stress from the situation, so hopefully they will make some concession for you, if you do break down... I hope this helps.. :) xx

I have a very low threshold to pain. So before I proceed with a procedure that I expect to be painful, I usually take an analgesic an hour before the procedure. It would also help if you would ask the doctor which part of the procedure you would feel the pain if you're the type who wants to get prepared. But at times, it would be more helpful not to know about the possible pain you might encounter during the procedure because at times, pre-empting the situation would make t more difficult. And I also usually bring my partner with me when I am to go through a painful or unpleasant procedure, knowing that there would be somebody to look after you and tell your doctor to take it slow on you would build a little confidence.

The most painful process for me would be an injection or drawing blood because I hate needles. I don't think I handle it very well but I do get through it. What I do is just clench my teeth, close my eyes and try to think about something else besides the needle about to be stuck in my skin. Actually, it is not just painful and I think the fear is just psychological so when I don't think about it (if I could), it hurts less.

Have patience. Get courage along. It really helps. wait for things to happen at their own time. What ever is the problem, it will never last for long. Sit and pray to Jesus for an hour everyday. Ask him to give you strength and courage to face the situation. He loves you and would never want your problems to last longer. Pray always because prayer is the most powerful medicine in the whole world. It is the best solution for every kind of problem.

I am a big baby! I hate a low tolerance for any kind of pain. I will get a shot to numb the area if possible. I just keep telling myself to relax, and that it will be over soon. A lot of people find it helpful if the doctor tells them what is going to happen. I don't want to know, I just want them to do it and get it over with.

Well, we really could not avoid it sometimes, i only tell myself that what i will go through is something that won't kill me and it will do me good.

I often tell myself the content of the test will be what I had reviewed .If I encounter some hard questions that I can't anwser,I think others are the same with me , they can either figure out .So I am the best. Before I get the paper ,I often feel nervous .But when I get the paper ,I will be very calm .Maybe it is my gift ,I don't know why.

i would become quiet and not thing do better when I have a unpleasant.And I always would walk on busy street by myself,or eat ice cream,with a close friend,siting on the beach to dispose of the unpleasant.

i feel very horrified seeing medical instruments that will be used against me, and so everytime i go to the dentist i have to cover my eyes till the end of the dental session so that ill never get to see the instruments. as well as i always bring someone with me whom i can hold to so as to ease my anxiety. music is another means of relieving tension.

the stuff in a person makes him to be fit under any kind of situation, always think of nothing is bad and all is for our good.always be bold to face any thing

try hypnosis or even herbal methods. Relaxation techniques! All helped me get through 2 labours! Pain relief free! x