Really hate needles. Sooo scared of them
2007-02-26 08:14:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I work in a small medical clinic as the lab manager. I perform blood draws on people everyday. The best advice that I can give to someone that is having difficulty is to:
1) Try not to think about the procedure too much.
2) Do not look at the needle.
3) Realize that the blood draw only takes a short amount of time and it will soon be over.
4) If you are really really having difficulty, tell the person drawing the blood. They may have tips and techniques to help you through it.
5) If it's the relatively small amount of pain that you cannot stand, there are topical anesthetics that can be use to help lessen the pain.
6) If you are one that tends to faint, tell the person drawing the blood that you would prefer to be in a reclining position during the procedure. This position also helps to relax you.
These are just a few things that I can think of that might be of use to you. Now it's time for me to get to my job. :D
2007-02-26 08:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by â?¥InvisibleWhisperzâ?¥ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem until I got pregnant with my son. I almost passed out the first time I had to have blood drawn, but now I am like a pro. It is all in your head and you need to just convince your self about how silly you are being. Drawing blood will not hurt you any more than a bee sting! Your best bet is to just look away and think of other things I know it is really hard but after a few times it will be nothing. Good luck!!
2007-02-26 08:25:26 · answer #2 · answered by Sippy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure you can learn to relax but first of all do not look in the direction of the needle or the person getting ready to draw the blood.
Keep telling yourself that this is probably not more than two minutes out of your life and it could prove to save your life in the long run.
That is what I do
2007-02-26 08:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by Cinna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all DON'T think about or look at the needle. Think happy thoughts and think about a place you would rather be at.
DON'T EVER think about the needle or anything about being at the doctors.
Needles aren't really that scary for me but everyone is different and that is how my friends deal with being afraid of needles.
2007-02-26 08:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by j p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like them either. For me, it helps to talk to the person who is drawing my blood. It doesn't seem so bad if the person drawing blood is someone you can talk to a little because it isn't as impersonal then. Also, it helps me to look away. If I look at what they are doing, it hurts for some reason. If I turn my head away, I can focus my attention on something else (reading a poster, looking at equipment, etc.) and it isn't as noticible. Good luck.
2007-02-26 08:22:41 · answer #5 · answered by sandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally you should try to look away from the person drawing the blood, and try to talk to them about other things. Do anything to occupy your mind and it will be a lot easier.
2007-02-26 08:22:06 · answer #6 · answered by Chaderbox 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get an mp3 player, close your eyes and tell them to do it at a ramdom time! You may not even be able to feel it! The most painful part is just watching it pierce into your body, trust me! :D xXxXxXxXxXx
2007-02-26 08:23:05 · answer #7 · answered by littlemiss 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋