terrified of Bloodtests!!!!!!!?

Question

i have to get a bloodtest and im really worried about it because i hate needles!!!any advice on how to stop being afraid of needles???????

Answer 1

grow up! or don't look at them!

Answer 2

Me too. It does not matter how illogical it is, i just know that the needle is going to slip from my arm and go into my eye! So here is how I deal with it.

I explain the nurse that i am terrified of needles and ask can I lie down whilst the blood is taken. I then held out my arm and turned my head the other way. The nurse then talked to me asking quesitons about holidays etc. She had actually finished before I had realised she had got the needle in!!

Answer 3

Of course there are people who have had bad experiences to tell, but statistically, it won't be "as bad as you imagine".
I used to be very afraid of shots, too. I would react by almost fainting afterward, like a delayed "shock". But it NEVER HURT AS BAD AS I IMAGINED. For me, it helped to think a bit how it COULD hurt, than remind myself it never is that bad. Also I try to equalize any discomfort with my "counteraction". While they are giving the injection, I pinch myself somewhere else or dig my fingernail into my finger a bit. MY produced little pain is MORE than the shot, and I can always stand MY little pain easily! And it doesn't last long. It'll be over in just a minute or two. I remind myself of all these things. I am "prepared" in case I have the fainty feeling and I almost never do anymore. Also, in life, we usually will experience some health or medical procedures that are not exactly pleasant, but they are SO much better than what it used to be and is SO much less than the conditions the tests and treatments prevent !
I also think it helps to admit to the nurse your fear, with a smile, using humor to get thru the moment. Ask them to baby you. Ask them, "Are you really good at this?" Such interchange during the procedure really can take you mind off the worst and usually gets their best efforts and care.
You'll be ok. It will be over soon. Reassure yourself over and over. You are NOT alone in being fearful in these situations, so take some comfort in that. And again, use as much humor in the situation as you can muster. It helps. Well wishes to you!

Answer 4

Who does like needles? 'cept maybe a drug addict. If you get someone who knows how to draw blood really well, you won't hardly feel a thing. Don't look at anything they are doing, stare away at the wall, take deep breaths, breath out slowly and keep your arm relaxed. It'll be over in a jiffy. I find the stupid rubber band they wrap around your upper arm more painful than the actual needle.

Answer 5

conversing from adventure... do not seem on the needle. Drink some water. Lay down if achievable. dodge eye touch. think of of what you would be doing an hour from now. tell them which you're actually not sturdy with blood. a competent vampire tech will attempt to distract you with small communicate on a similar time as the pattern is being drawn. work together them in a communicate, it facilitates.

Answer 6

I used to be afraid of blood extractions and one of my techniques to distract myself from the thought of the needle piercing my vein is, tan tan tan tan! I SING (yes its silly i know) it works for me that way. If you dont/cant sing or youre too embarrased u can have someone tell you a story or vice versa.

Answer 7

Only way is to just grow up. Don't look. Have someone distract you. Might as well learn to deal with it. Lab work is a part of life.

Answer 8

lots of people are, just have to do it, and get through it.....