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Oct 03, 2007, 02:49 PM
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I have a much needed appointment tomorrow.
As much as I enjoy the end result, going to the hairdresser always causes me much anxiety. The mirrors!!!!!!!!!! The hairdryers - that constant droning noise ......... The strange hands touching me! (And to add to my anxiety - I have had to change hairdressers and will be visiting this new one for the first time) The mirrors!  Oh, and did I mention all that noise? Please keep me in your thoughts!
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Oct 03, 2007, 04:01 PM
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Hello (((SABRINA))). Try to take a headset or something to distract you from the situation tomorrow and try not to think yourself into an anxiety attack before you leave if at all possible. Take someone with you to help you stay focused if you can. Take care Sabrina. soidhonia
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Oct 03, 2007, 04:04 PM
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Thank you Soidhonia. I don't have anyone to take with me but I do have my MP3 player that I take to gym, and the appointment is right after gym! I never thought of that - thanks for the great tip!
I also delibirately made the appointment for just after gym so that I could "work off" any anxiety!
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Oct 03, 2007, 04:09 PM
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(((Sabrina))) Going somewhere new for the first time is scary, especially if it's something you're already anxious about - you're being very brave. After the first time, though, it can only get easier.
 I don't have any advice to offer (other than agreeing with Soidhonia's suggestion), but - good luck! 
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Oct 03, 2007, 04:22 PM
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Thank you Rio. The salon is right next to the gym that I have been attending since June - so I guess I have had much opportunity to view things from the outside. (It took this long to build up the courage to make the appointment though).
The salon looks fairly quiet on most days - that should help a lot.
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Oct 04, 2007, 03:34 PM
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Just to let you know that all went ok. I suffered little anxiety (mostly when my hair was being washed). I was the only one in the salon so it was quiet!
And I just refused to look in the mirror until the end. So, all's good.
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Oct 07, 2007, 02:16 PM
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Good for you Sabrina. I am sure your hair looks GREAT. Take care. Soidhonia
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