How can I get over my fear of needles?!


Question: How can I get over my fear of needles!?
I intend to donate blood to the American Red Cross when I turn 17 years old, but I am absolutely terrified of needles!. I cried when I got my flu shot, I simply cannot stand it!. It is a fear to the point when I got stung by a bee (and I am allergic) that I couldn't let anyone touch me with the Epi-Pen!. Eventually, my throat was swelling and I spoke to my boyfriend who calmed me down - and eventually I just did it, but shaking so badly and bawling doesn't make it any easier if I ever get stung again!.

I suppose what scares me is the metal going into my skin, and quite frankly - I don't like that little "pinch" either (not much of a fan for pain, in any way)!.

Currently, my way to deal with it is by taking a piece of wood that I removed the bark of, and chew on it as hard as I possibly can!. This is what I used to be able to give myself the Epi-Pen when I was stung this year!.

If anyone can help me to get control over my fear, then I would appreciate it!. Thank you for any help and advice!Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Just look away when they stick the needle in you!. Your fear is not of the pain itself, but just of the thought of sticking a sharp object into you!. If you look away, all you will feel is a hard pinch!.

It sounds simple, but it works!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Stab yourself once a day, you'll overcome your fear of needles quick!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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