i am more afraid of needles than i am of anything else in the entire world. when i was little i would try to run away from the nurse giving me a shot, and if they wouldn't let me out of the room i would start attacking the nurses (that's actually embarassing for me, i am a pretty peaceful person and i'm not proud that i've done that).
i've talked to people (to the school counselor once even), tried numbing creams, tried closing my eyes, listening to music, everything nothing works.
i don't think this is something i can snap out of, whenver i go to the doctors i always think i'll be okay and i promise myself i'll stay calm, but as soon as they bring in the needle i totally loose control and go crazy. this sounds stupid, but i feel like an animal, i'm not even thinking straight. i'm panicking and just trying to get away or keep the nurse away from me. i try really hard to control it and stay calm but when i see the needle i just. can't.
what can i do?
(it's sort of long, sorry).
2007-10-25 09:13:11 · 6 answers · asked by VEG 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
i kno exactly how u feel im totally afraid of needles too..i mean ive got it bad too i start freaking out when i find out i have to get a shot. i have gotten alot of blood tests nd stuff nd i realixe that it doesnt really hurt when i get them but i still freak out maybe try not to find out when uve got to get a shot until last minute nd try taking deep breaths nd remember its quick nd it doesnt hurt to much. just relax i kno its not easy( im not one of those ppl who think stuff like this is silly nd its so east to come down)! good luck
2007-10-25 09:21:32 · answer #1 · answered by bbaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear about your fear of needles. Here are a few things that you may be interested in trying the next time you need to get a shot:
Look the other way
Take some deep breaths
Ask if they can numb the area for you before you get the needle
Bring a friend along to be with you
I'm sorry if this list isn't too helpful, but I would like to with you luck!
2007-10-25 09:36:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jamie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also afraid of needles, though not nearly as bad.
Try looking away and keeping your eyes closed. Take deep breaths. In my case they often have trouble finding a vein and have had to make several attempts at poking me...request a butterfly, it uses a smaller flexible needle and it hurts way less and is easier (they use them on children).
2007-10-25 10:05:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope <3
2016-04-10 05:08:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice with heroin.
2007-10-25 12:21:28 · answer #5 · answered by BEEASTLY BUFFALO 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
so am i!!! i cry every time
2007-10-25 15:41:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋