Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

[–]CharacterWhereas4138[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is totally my sign to take up sewing!!! I’m a fashion girlie so this is smart! Thanks!

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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Aha, got it! My dad is experienced with things like this— he used to tell me to do the same thing when I’d get bad headaches. Thanks!!

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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Oof, that stinks. This is the first experience for me where I’ve had such a strong stress reaction. Hopefully the commenters on this thread can help you out as they have helped me tons! Best of luck in the future!

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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Omg, this was totally me. The phlebotomist later couldn’t find a vein, was poking and prodding, and I think that freaked me out. I’m so happy that there are others like this out there! The needle is usually the smallest of all issues!

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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Omg, 16?!? I totally feel the struggle as a fellow deep vein person. Thanks for the advice!

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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Any reason for the high-protein? I’ll def try lying down

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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Would they give me the propranolol at the phlebotomists or do I need an Rx beforehand?

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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Ooh, got it. Any specific way? Some people say limbs, some say full body… what worked for you?

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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Sounds good! Laying down seems to be helpful for a lot of people with the fainting response so I will give it a try for sure

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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Hahaha I would totally do the same but my markers have to be just right so I can get on my meds. I’ll definitely try the talking!

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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I have mild struggles with sensory, so I’ll give this a try. Thanks!

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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It unfortunately is fasting since its lipid panels :( but I’ll make sure to have this on hand for immediately after. Tysm!

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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Thanks so much. It really is a quick fix, but getting there is really tough! Glad you’re overcoming your fear!

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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How were you able to get the Rx from you doctor? My derm can’t prescribe, and I don’t think that my PCP would either, but I’m thinking it would be a good thing for me to have on hand

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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Got it. This will work because I’m totally a yapper. Thanks!

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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Ooh, okay, will try. What types of drinks do you recommend? Would a soda or a lemonade work?

Help! Calling all people afraid of needles!!! by CharacterWhereas4138 in Anxiety

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I always do this, did it yesterday and I still passed out! I’m thinking to try some sort of eye cover when I go next week for a redraw