by Cortney R.
Member since:
August 28, 2006

Is Anybody Up?

February 03, 2009 07:59 AM EST
views: 58 | rating: 10/10 (11 votes) | comments: 22

I know this sounds stupid, but I wanted to see if anybody was up and wanted to talk.  I am worrying myself sick, which is not unusual for me.  I have a dentist appointment today and am really scared about that.  The dentist gave me a prescription for Valium for it because my anxiety was so bad last time that he couldn't even clean my teeth.  Also on top of that I am worried about getting our electric bill paid by the disconnect date on the 10th.  I know I shouldn't wory myself sick (literally) but I do.  What would ya'll do to calm yourself down and destress from a situation like this?

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Comments: 22

Lee P. Feb 3, 2009, 8:03am EST
I always pray when in an unpleasant situation. The inner peace it brings is amazing. Sending up a prayer for you to have a peaceful calm day today and that the money for the electric bill will arrive on time.

Thanks for sharing, it'll be okay.
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Feb 3, 2009, 8:03am EST
Good morning. John is the same way about the dentist. The thing I always worry about most is the bill. ;-) Breath deep and try to relax. I know, that doesn't help.
How long away is the appt? I'm the same way. I can't have morning appt's, because I have to have time for my xanax to kick in before going.
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Feb 3, 2009, 8:04am EST
Have you tried calling the electric company and asking them for help - sometimes they'll let you pay part and give you an extension on the rest.
DIANE D. Feb 3, 2009, 8:05am EST
Take a big breath, and yes Pray. Do not drink a bunch of coffee or pop. Best wishes~
Nation !!!! Feb 3, 2009, 8:06am EST
Well as far as bills go, I am the king of worrying...I have learned over time that the situation does not get any better from my worrying, it is what it is , its exactly the same before I started worrying and the same after as well. As far as the dentist, just gotta take deep breaths and have someone there that you really dont want to make a fool of yourself in front of...lol
Apryl Just Apryl Feb 3, 2009, 8:08am EST
Just keep telling yourself that worrying will not solve the problem.
Kirstie Pederson Feb 3, 2009, 8:15am EST
I pray and yes I smoke. Not a good combo right?
peggy g. Feb 3, 2009, 8:19am EST
exercise .walk or run it helps
Nancy S. Feb 3, 2009, 8:22am EST
I'll be thinking of you. Once it's over you'll feel good about yourself. Things have a way of working out.
Cortney R. Feb 3, 2009, 8:27am EST
I will be praying before I go to the appointment. It's not until this afternoon, but my nerves are so bad toady I have been up since 1:00 yesterday afternoon. I can't sleep. Oh well at least I have this wonderful site. I have tried calling the electric company and they said they won't do a payment plan, so I am hoping that social services will cover it. And Kirstie, I used to smoke, but quit almost six years ago. I should learn to relax, but I have always been a worrier even over the little things.
Becky M. Feb 3, 2009, 8:31am EST
I am the exact same way about the dentist! Find something to keep you occupied (REALLY occupied, like sewing, baking, painting a room...just nothing potentially dangerous) until about an hour beforehand. Try HARD to stay relatively unstressed even after you take the Valium - it won't work as well if you're stressed.
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Feb 3, 2009, 8:45am EST
Say a prayer and do a short workout - some stretches and stuff - to relieve stress. Maybe send a very small payment to the electric company despite their refusal to accept partial payments to show an effort to pay. Maybe a local church or synagogue will help you cover the bill. They have allotments for that very reason. Good luck and try to take it easy :)
Ashley Prince Feb 3, 2009, 8:54am EST
I'd pray as well. Nothin' to calm your fears like giving ABSOLUTE control to God. You can't worry about these things. Just do your best and they will work themselves out! :)
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Feb 3, 2009, 11:33am EST
I hate the dentist, I understand what you are going through.
Kimmie X. Feb 6, 2009, 1:53am EST
better late than never I guess... I hope you made out ok at the dentist, and I hear ya about sweatin the electric bill... same shit over here....... uggg things have to get easier... hang in there..
Rae M. Feb 14, 2009, 5:06pm EST
I am late on this one, but I am awake.
Jim Ross Feb 25, 2009, 1:14am EST
Just stopping by to give you a 10, Cortney. Sorry I wasn't there to talk that night.
Joseph Breunig Mar 1, 2009, 10:28am EST
Prayer works for me - after all, God is still in control, regardless of what people may say. --Joe
Joseph Breunig Mar 1, 2009, 10:30am EST
Rest comfortly in the knowledge that you don't have my childhood dentist. He was such a sadist - he would start drilling before the novacaine took effect. --Joe
Sandra L. Apr 5, 2009, 5:44pm EDT
I hope whatever you are worrying about is better now.
Netty B. Apr 11, 2009, 11:00am EDT
~THE JOKER SENT ME~

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