Dental phobia - how deal with it without hypnosis ?

I need to go to the dentist and am absolutely sick, just thinking about it. How can I deal with a real phobia without hypnosis - which is against my religion - my mother mocks me all the time!

if you really have a sever phobia you could go see a cognitive therapist to help you get over it. This usually works well for most people and some people can have success getting over their fears in just one day. Otherwise i might suggest taking your iPod into the dentist with you the music can help calm you down and take the stress off of the environment your in. Also realize that if you take care of your teeth properly you have nothing to worry about because all you'll ever have to do is go for your annual cleanings. So take care of your teeth so you don't have to worry. A dentists office isn't that bad, if you ever need any procedures done they have advanced medical procedures to ease the pain and help you recover quickly.
But definitely check into the cognitive therapy i think it could really help you! Good luck!

Hello

I have never understood why any religion is against hypnotherapy as a hypnotic state is a natural state of mind, which we ALL enter several times a day.

It cannot be induced in another without full consent, so you have full control.

Hypnosis is excellent at removing phobias.

Even if you employ relaxation & visualisation methods you will be using methods that will reprogram you which is just like hypnosis.

Follow your heart with this, if you visit a Hypnotherapist, who else needs to know darling?

Any questions, join forum below :)

Sadhara

Hiya. I too dont like the dentist, i found this website which is brill at offering support
http://www.dentalfearcentral.org/ and there is a forum which is http://www.dentalfearcentral.org/forum

its really helpful, take a look.

Good luck!