Bbuddha,

I know exactly what you mean. I live at the top of about the same kind of hill, literally you crest the top and hang left into my somewhat steep driveway. It's a good barometer for how I feel on any given day. There are days I dread it, and some when I'm 3/4 of the way up and realize I'm in a taller gear than normal, and pop right over it.
I find the days that I dread it, the only thing on my mind is how much my hill sux. And the days I'm up and over it without notice my head was elsewhere during the climb. You know you can climb it, so I guess my best advice is to find a comfortable gear, and play the mental game. Get you thoughts on something else, grit your teeth, and spin.

--A