2007-01-12 09:40:32 · 10 answers · asked by Cutie 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
I always DO look when they draw blood, as it makes it much less disturbing. It probably hurts just as much, but my mind is occupied. As for getting injections, much of it depends on the skill of the health care pro., and what is being injected (tetanus shots almost always hurt). You could ask for a topical anesthetic, but they may or may not agree to do it (not sure why!).
2007-01-12 09:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by Gwynneth Of Olwen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate needles!
The best thing to do is not to look and to distract yourself. The last time I had to get a needle my doctor pushed my head the other way and started a conversation with me about my upcoming trip to Florida. I was so into telling him what I was planning to do on the trip that I barely felt the needle.
2007-01-13 11:52:43 · answer #2 · answered by Rachael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a deep breath in as the needle is being inserted.
this gets your mind focused on breathing and helps your muscle to relax rather than tensing up.
2007-01-12 22:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not look when the doctor is doing it and think of happy things or something funny. Just don't laugh, because if you move, that might end badly.
2007-01-12 17:44:35 · answer #4 · answered by camm300 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't watch the doctor and think about either places you want to go to see or your favorite place.
2007-01-13 07:49:32 · answer #5 · answered by audrey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find something else to focus your attention on and keep your muscles relaxed.
2007-01-12 20:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get someone to slap you. the brain will find it difficult to transmit two pain siganls at once in the same place
2007-01-12 18:11:18 · answer #7 · answered by boopie240 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, breathe in and out, and its the breathing out part that relaxes, as it stimulates your vagal tone.
2007-01-13 02:44:09 · answer #8 · answered by mek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pinch my other arm, it never hurts as bad when i do that.
2007-01-12 17:49:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rub your skin with ice first.
2007-01-12 17:44:16 · answer #10 · answered by TEX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋