So I have a pretty intense phobia to needles and the dentist. Two years ago, my doctor told me they need to start taking blood biannually to watch for a genetic disorder I may have. I had a panic attack and lost my shit right there in her office. I even skipped them last year just because of anxiety, but its important that I do it soon. I also pay an extra $100 for nitrous oxide at my dentist appointments - even regular cleanings - because of how bad my anxiety gets during them. 

My phobias are getting expensive &amp; potentially dangerous if I keep skipping. I also want to get the vaccine soon but Im afraid my panic-mode brain will cancel just before I go. Sooo I was wondering if there was a medication I could ask my doctor about to help me get through these appointments. Is this something they’d even give me a medication for? Also, does a psychiatrist need to prescribe these or could I just ask my normal family care doctor about it? 

I’ve been on SSRI’s before and currently prescribed Adderall so psych related medications are totally foreign to me, but I’ve never even considered sedatives in the past so I wanted to get some thoughts and opinions before bringing it up to a doctor. 

Thank you!!!