Had a tooth pulled yesterday...

[Raven]

it was a big f'ing molar and I thought the Doc would have to use a winch to get it out, but he did. I am phobic about the dentist and the way I dealt with this yesterday was to imagine that this lousy abscessed tooth, which has caused me immense pain, was Mitt Romney and that I was having him extracted from the national scene. I know that my friends, family and folks here on DU will nod their heads in confirmation that I am truly eccentric BUT my little mind game truly worked. I know this sounds a little crazy but...whatever works, right?

[Sedona]

1. I always imagine snorkeling in Maui

I've had braces on my teeth for over two years now and have spend many hours in the orthodontist chair looking for some distraction.

[LiberalEsto]

2. Thank you for the idea, Raven

Now I'll know precisely what to do if I find myself constipated in the coming weeks.

[Raven]

3. Yessss! Brilliant! Hadn't thought of that one! I imagine

folks here on DU can come up with a lot of situations where the thought of Romney works...other than as the president.

[LiberalEsto]

4. I hope you're feeling better now that the molar is out

and I hope your jaw heals quickly.
I had one pulled in July.
Can't afford crowns, even with dental insurance, and I suspect this is becoming the case with a lot of us in the 99%.

[Raven]

5. Thank you LE, I'm doing OK. One of the

interesting things that happened when I initially went to my dentist (he sent me to the oral surgeon) is that the people there were telling me that people have stopped going for regular check-ups and are ending up with real problems. We will all be toothless if Romney gets in.

[TheCowsCameHome]

6. I'm having seven teeth out Monday.

I'll be under, dreaming of hearing Mitt Romney's concession speech.

[Raven]

8. Jesus! I think they would have to

straightjacket me for that! I know that my post may have sounded cute and contrived but it really was what I focused my mind on and it worked. I wish you all the best on Monday...I will be thinking of you.

[TheCowsCameHome]

9. Thanks, Raven.

It has to be done, there's absolutely no escaping it, and in a way I'll be glad that it's overwith.

I appreciate the vibes....

[BainsBane]

7. Too funny

[Scuba]

10. I've got one coming out in 10 days. Now I've got a mental image to help. Thanks.

[Raven]

11. Seriously, it works! Got me mad and not

focused on myself. I really zoned out on Mitt and it made it mush easier. Also, since we're on to teeth, this oral surgeon was essentially painless. The most stress about this was all in my mind.

[KaryninMiami]

12. That's funny- I had a tooth extracted yesterday too- part 1 of the "implant" process

Mine was a molar as well- and thought I had no pain (the decay was deep in the roots), it's hurting a lot today and yesterday was worse once the Novocaine wore off. Love the way your "romneyized" the experience- happy that it worked for you. For me, it was all about the Vicodin...