overcome my fear of needles

in acupuncture. I’ve read up on it, and the benefits and it amazes me. I almost feel like finding a way to approach this could help me overcome this fear, but when I started reading about the needles I started squirming around and experienced a bit of panic. So… I’m open to suggestions and opinions on acupuncture and overcoming this fear altogether.

I have been contemplating and researching acupuncture. I figured this might be a way to overcome this nonsense. As amazing as it sounds, the second I started reading about the needles, and how they do it, and more details, I started squirming and slowly-but surely- freaking out. I’m not even sure I could get through a consultation.

If anyone has ever done this, I would love some comforting words. I could really benefit from acupuncture, let alone overcoming this fear.

I had the flu last week and had to go to the doctor. Needless to say, after just the mention of drawing blood I ran out in tears. It didn’t happen. I get more and more embarrassed, but it’s so completely uncontrollable. I switch to a completely different person. I’m not myself anymore. I don’t know what to do anymore.