I'm really really really scared!!!!! Help me please!
2006-06-14 16:48:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
I just hate needles. I am afraid of them. *hides!*
2006-06-14 17:04:30 · update #1
Hey, I put your question on my watch list because my son is not too excited about the shots, either. Thanks for coming up with a great question - I never thought to ask it! I'm waiting to see what everybody has to say...
My advice? Remember the last time you fell on the sidewalk and skinned your knee? Or got a little sunburned? Or bumped your head hard on something? Well, getting shots hurts less and lasts for a shorter time than all of those things. Good luck!
2006-06-14 17:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Are you afraid of the needle? Just don't look when they give you the shot. Close your eyes and think of something else. It is best if you can relax and not tense your muscles when you get the shot. Just think of it this way. It only takes a few seconds to get the shot and then you are all done. Hope this helps.
2006-06-14 23:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by lovelysweetmaiden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT look at the needle once it is in the doctor's or nurse's hand. Find something to look at like a picture in the office, outside the window, at a magazine over or anything else not located where you are getting the shot. You'll probably feel a little pinch and that's about it. Good luck and remember DON'T LOOK.
2006-06-14 23:58:37 · answer #3 · answered by Sully 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting a shot is never really a pleasant thing. But it is important that you get them. It keeps you healthy and free of disease.
the best advice to get through a shot without any trouble is to close your eyes, take a deep breath in, then breath out. Do not watch the doctor prepare the shot, or watch what they are doing. they will talk to you and it will take a quick second. Its not really that painful either, its just scary because something is going into our skin. But its just like those little thorns (i live in a desert) that you step on when you play outside, it hurts a little bit, but you just rub them off then keep going right?
Be strong, if your in 6th grade it will totally be easy.
Be strong,
Silence
2006-06-14 23:56:42 · answer #4 · answered by silencedwatcher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't look at the shot. Just turn away. Honestly you're just making a huge deal out of it. Everyone thinks it's going to be the end of the world, but it's over in 5 seconds or less! There are things that hurt a lot more than a shot. In my opinion a TB skin test hurts more! Just take deep breaths and look away and you'll do fine! GOOD LUCK!
2006-06-14 23:54:06 · answer #5 · answered by nyeboy9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, I know all about this. Grade school, and high school shots!!! It isn't nothing, I was scared to death of shots at first and now I donate bood whenever I can. So be brave, it isnt bad. Just take a deep breath, and don't look at the needle!!
2006-06-15 01:26:15 · answer #6 · answered by *~Princess~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry - it scared me when I was your age, too. Just explain to the nurses/doctor that you are a little nervous around needles, so could they please be a little bit gentle when giving you your shots. Count backwards from twenty slowly, if it helps. Pray for courage. P.S. You are probably suffering more from thinking about the shots than the shots themselves. :)
2006-06-15 08:41:10 · answer #7 · answered by Strange Design 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a ten deep breaths...take in as much air as possible and let it out slowly and then get really focused on the idea ofbeing an incredibly strong-willed person who doesn't take crap from anyone!
This should help, it has gotten people through much MUCH worse!
2006-06-14 23:53:11 · answer #8 · answered by not2Bknown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pinch yourself somewhere else when they're putting the needle in, and don't look at the needle. It always works for me!
2006-06-15 01:12:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need to be scared.. shots are nobig deal.. u can look online for
some creams and shot blockers to Numb it
here ya go..
shot blocker from www.bionix.com
or do a search on the following.
Ethyl Chloride
&
EMLA Cream
some times if you go to their websites and ak for free samples you can get them.. have you parents do it.. its makes it painless. I have used it and use these on my kids. good luck..
i have recieved free samples in the past.. they work great
GOOD LUCK
2006-06-14 23:59:31 · answer #10 · answered by I_have_arrived 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋