I really hate injections, like many people.
The problem is I have to have at least 2 injections this school year. I didn't have the TB injection (even though I didn't need it) because of my fear. Before I have one, I'm tense, shakey and my feet feel funny (just runs in the family). My feet feel funny (as in weird to walk on and a bit numb) just talking and thinking about this.
Any tips on how to make them 'better'? Please...
2007-10-21 03:38:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I'm not scared of the pain, it actually itches afterwards I think. Its the thought of the needle going into me.
2007-10-21 04:03:05 · update #1
Don't look at the needle.
Look away when they inject you.
Hold your arm still.
Let the person giving you the injection KNOW that you hate them, and to help you keep your mind off when the injection goes in.
2007-10-21 03:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first and best thing you can do is stop obsessing about it. I used to work in an immunization clinic, and we would NOT let the patients look at the syringe and needle beforehand, because it causes a lot of anxiety in some. We would also talk to our patients about something completely random or ask them how they were doing in school, etc.,or even sing a song with them to take their mind off the injection. It really doesn't HURT, it's just the thought of it and the continuous worry that has you so worked up.
Relax. If you are allowed, take a benadryl beforehand - it will help you calm down and you can just get it over with.
2007-10-21 11:00:13 · answer #2 · answered by RayeKaye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
close ya eyes breath deeply and look away
2007-10-21 10:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋