New here and looking for some advice. I have suffered from gad for about 4 years. For the most part I manage pretty well but had something happen yesterday that has just thrown me in to a tailspin.

I have always had a fear of going to the dentist and avoid it until I absolutely have to go. About 4 months ago I started to get some dental work done. I had some teeth pulled, filled, etc. Things were going great and I felt like I had a good grip on the anxiety. But at an appointment yesterday, the dentist dropped the drill and it went straight down into my lip. I am so freaked out about going back. I am in the process of being fitted for crowns and have already paid $5000 towards them. I just can't believe what happened. My lip is swollen and it hurts.

This dentist has been good to me and my family. But my feelings are also hurt. He kept stating how stupid he was but never apoligized to me. I am still in shock. I know it was an accident but I just don't know how to prepare to go back. I'm already feeling sick at the thought of a drill near my mouth. Ughhhhhh

any suggestions appreciated.

Sunflour