Mom's making me have a Blood Test. Scared and don't want it?

Question

Please help me. I'm 13 years old.

Mom's taking me for a Blood Test. (personal reason) .

I'm very scared of Needles & don't want it. Soooo scared of Needles.

She can't force me - can she ??? Don't want to go.

Answer 1

Too bad just get it over with

Answer 2

I can understand that you are scared! And your mom wouldn't make you do something unless there is a very good reason. There are a lot of people scared of needles. But really, I am telling you it doesn't hurt! It feels like a pinch and that is it. Just let them know you are scared and they will be very gentle. It is important to overcome this fear. Because through your life there will be times you will need to have blood tests etc. And it may seem like a needle would hurt, but it really doesnt. Take some deep breathes when you are there and just look away or talk to your mom about something while they are taking your blood. Have you ever had a shot before? Because taking your blood doesn't even hurt as much as a shot. You can do it! Good Luck and don't worry, you will be so suprised at how your fear of needles was just in your mind! You will do great!

Answer 3

Your mom is concerned about your health, and is having you complete a blood test to make sure you will be o.k. I know that needles can be scary, because they can sometimes hurt when they go in. Did you have a bad experience with someone giving you a needle? Some lab techs are much more skilled at finding your vein, and it makes the whole experience a lot easier. Explain to the tech you are nervous. I close my eyes when it is done, because I think it is gross. Also, think to yourself that the needle can't hurt you in any way. It is sterile. You are more likely to get an infection getting a paper cut (this is unlikely, though), or to be pricked by the needle of a cactus.

Here is a summary to prepare yourself:

Have your Mom explain to the tech how you can get nervous with needles.

Do some relaxation exercises so you can go through the procedure--- think of a beach, or something else relaxing.

Ask your Mom if she will give you a reward if you get through it well. Perhaps she will buy you a special snack treat afterwards. I know I do well with rewards.

Again, please get the blood test. I used to be a nurse, and understand the importance of blood tests!

Answer 4

blood test are nothing big ... they don't hurt at all ... I am just like you. I hate needles and IV's are even worse then that for me. I am assuming that your blood test is to see if a guy is your father. I maybe wrong but if not, it could be a good thing that you find out now just in case something happens to you later in life and you need a donor or something. Hope that I help you with this. Oh and because of your age there is nothing that you can do about it. Your mother is your legal guardian until you are 18. she knows best. I thought the same way when I was your age. I am now 24 and have a 3 year old child myself and I am still asking my mother if she thinks things are OK to do or not. Good Luck!!

Answer 5

She's your mom. Yes, she can make you have a blood test. Especially if it's for a good reason!

So with that in mind, here's what you do;
1. Breathe in, breathe out. Seriously. It helps you to relax and not panic like it sounds like you might do.
2. If you want to, ask the nurse who is taking the blood to explain everything she's doing.
3. If you don't want to, don't do the above thing.
4. Don't look at the needle. Look away from it, hold your mom's hand if you need to and concentrate on something that makes you happy. Think of a happy memory, yummy food, shopping, whatever it is.
5. It won't take as long as you think and when you are all done ask your mom to take you out for milkshakes or lunch to celebrate it being OVER!

Trust me - I've had tons of blood tests and they are not fun but sometimes you've just gotta do it. You'll get through it though; it's really no biggie unless you make it one. (Says the girl who starts crying every time she thinks about getting a filling.)

Answer 6

I am assuming that she has scheduled a blood test for your own good, & not simply to torture you.
So yes she can force you if necessary, & she can have a team of orderlys, & nurses strap you down on a gurney so they can get the blood if you put them in that position.

I am afraid of needles too Honey, but I know that my health is important & that using a needle is the least painful, & safest way of extracting blood from a person.
What I do when I go in for a needle of some kind is tell them that I hate needles, & to be gentle with me.
When the critical moment arrives, I usually look away, but I try to relax my muscles instead of tensing them up, & breath in a calm normal manner.
There have been times when I didn't feel the needle at all.
Other times when I do feel it, it is more like an uncomfortable pinch, rather than a seering pain like you would expect.

So try to accept it, & it will be over before you know it.

Answer 7

Sweetie, needles are just part of life. I know it doesn't seem like it right now, but there are lots of things more painful than needles. If you keep telling yourself you're afraid and that it will hurt, you will continue to be afraid, and it *will* hurt. Our mind believes what we tell it, truthfully. Try telling yourself over and over that you're a brave girl (imagine yourself an invincible superhero) and no little needle is ever going to bother you!! Tell yourself you'll only feel like a tiny pinch, and that's it! There are some people who can relax themselves so much that they don't need pain meds for dental drilling, and more. So, stop focusing on the slight pain and focus on the fact that it's over in a second! I used to look away whenever I had to have a shot or have blood drawn, then one day I decided to just watch, really. That way I felt more in control of what was happening. Think of a favorite song and sing it to yourself while you're with the doctor. There are lots of little tricks you can do. If you've had needles before, you know you've survived the experience. Chin up... You'll be just fine.

Answer 8

Hey, for whatever reason your mom is making you go for a blood test & if she's not going to back out (which she probably has good reason to want you to go for one) tell your mom how you feel about needles, & that you want her there by your side while getting the test done. Also, if you don't have anything to hide, just do it to get it over & done with..... If you do have something to hide, you might as well fess up to it.... whether it makes your mom mad or sad.... you'll feel better after telling the truth..... If that's the case (that you have something to hide) maybe if you do tell your mom the truth, then maybe she'll drop the idea of you getting that blood test done.
Hope this helps you out!

Answer 9

Haha, yep she can force you!! You are still a child. Her child. So she has a certain authority over you.

Dont worry about the needle, seriously just take a deep breath and relax. Its not that bad at all, the needle hardly goes in your skin, and its over in a couple of seconds. All you feel is a tiny pinch. Its not a big deal at all.

Seriously if you make a big deal about being scared you are going to come out and feel stupid becuase you worked yourself up for nothing.

Good luck!!

Answer 10

No she can not force you, nor will a doctor treat an unwilling patient your age. However there will be many times in your life you may need blood tests or immunizations and need to deal with your fear of needles. They can use a very thin needle or rub a anesthetic on the site so you do not feel it.

Answer 11

Don't worry it will be over before you even know that they stuck you with the needle! The needles are so sharp that there is no pain! Just don't look at them putting it in! You will be fine! I'm shore there is good cause for her to make you get it done, Plus you are only 13. Remember you aren't a adult till you are 18 till then you just got to do what she or any parent figure tells you ! I know its a pretty raw deal but that's what growing up is like.Just hold your head high and you will be fine!