I have to go to the dentist on August 5th. I'm trying really hard not to work myself up about it. It is a mile outside of my comfort zone and I will probably have to spend an hour there. This is something I have not done in 8 years. When I get outside my comfort zone I start shaking and tearing up. No matter how much I try to redirect my thoughts and focus, I end up loosing it. The techniques I use are: positive thoughts, rubber band on my wrist, mp3 player, book for reading, and my deep breathing exercises. I was wondering if any of you who might suffer from agoraphobia or anxiety disorders might have some techniques I haven't thought of. I just really want to go and accomplish this task.
