I totally relate. I am TERRIFIED of needles. Never had a blood test done. I really don't think I could manage it. The last doctor I saw suggested I see a psychologist over my fear of needles (I was crying in the office at the idea of one). Course my fear of needles is pretty low down on my priority list.
Also does your dentist know of your fear? Let them know if you haven't already. My dentist has given me drugs to take before I come for fillings. Totally relaxes you. Still sucks having the needle but when you're drugged its not nearly as bad, you could probably handle it. Those drugs are the best thing that ever happened to me. I even managed to go for a root canal, and I don't even remember it as a negative experience. Ask your dentist if they offer any kind of medication to help you relax, let them know a friend suggested it. Its more common than you'd think.
I have heard of not needing a needle for fillings. Something to do with using a laser to do it? Maybe try googling "laser dentist" or some variations of that. My brother told me about it. I don't know how expensive it is or anything though and not all dentists would offer it.
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