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6 days ago
Living with two roommates studying to work in hospitals definitely helps.
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How to overcome my fear of needles
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How I did it: my doctor insisted i have bloodwork done because i need to see a specialist, i was orginally supposed to go the day after my appointment at 6am, i shot that down immediately and insisted on waiting until saturday. since i didnt have an appointment i cried for an hour in the waiting room watching people walk in and out with bandages on their arms. when my name was finally called i was hysterical and the doctor refused to draw anything until i calmed down, we spent five minutes talking and i decided i might as well get it over with Lessons & tips: when you get in there bring someone to talk to, or talk to the doctor about other things (my mom came with me and we talked about the acdc concert i am going to)
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10 months ago
another 2 shots last week, but still not quite yet…
All in the mind
11 months ago
It’s no exaggeration to say that even the sight of needles unnerves me. I break out into a cold sweat just looking at them. I know it’s all in the mind and I’d love to become a blood donor because it’s a good thing to do, but I’d have to overcome my fear first. I know it’s all in the mind and completely irrational—but phobias aren’t rational.
ahhh!!!
11 months ago
i hate needless!!1 i faint, throw up , cry go insaneee and im 16 almost 17!!!!!!
ugh hate it hate it cant take it, if i see someone getting a shot or anything with needles i throw up and cry!! i saw my cat getting a shot i ran and fainted!! wtf lol ahhh hate needles i need to overcome this!
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I'm really interested
19 months ago
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.
dove1dove is trying to be a positive force in life.
Option #.... oh i forget...
20 months ago
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.
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The Flu
20 months ago
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.
Ive made some strides!
21 months ago
I used the need for oral surgery as an opportunity to try and overcome my fear. I did very well during all the appointments, and I feel I’m doing much better!
I close my eyes, and turn my head away
23 months ago
I still HATE needles, but not as afraid of them as I was in the past!
So Hard...
23 months ago
I am SO afraid of going to the doctor. Even just for minor things, like the time I sprained my ankle. It took me a while to calm down and get it over with. The thing that really holds me back is… this needle business. I can’t do it. I just can’t. I’m working so hard on it, but unlike most people, I’m actually just afraid of the pain. I’m trying so hard to overcome this fear. I need tips. =\
