I have a terrible fear of needles?!


Question: I have a terrible fear of needles!?
If I have to get a shot, I'm not so scared, but as soon as the needle is in my skin I always start crying, whether it hurts or not!. What can I do!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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From your description of the fear you feel about needles and your crying regardless of whether it hurts or not tells me that you have an emotional issue going on and most likely it isn't actually related to needles themselves even though they may be part of the issue!. While fear of needles may to some degree seem trivial to you, it appears to go deeper than that given your description of your feelings!.!.!.I would strongly suggest you see a professional counselor and find out whats going on about the needles!.!.!.The STRESS you feel comes from one or more of six areas, Health, Money, Marriage, Sex, Employment and Self Esteem!.!.!.!.Good luck and I wish you well!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I'm with you 100 percent on the needles!.!.I usually close my mouth as soon as he puts his mask on LOL!.!.Just relax and think about walking on the beach or something!.!.If you are referring to getting novicane!.!.it pinches for a minute but that's it!.!.once your mouth starts going numb, you will feel like you can pull your lip over your head (thats what my dentist says lol) and if he has to shoot you again, you will really not feel that one!.!.lolWww@Answer-Health@Com

Do not look at the needle!. Keep your eyes away from it!. Shut your eyes or look away!. Most of the time you will not even feel it!. It's no big deal!. Hum a tune, think of something else!. Think of what you are going to do next!. Sing a song!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Just try not to think about it!. you might wanna try bringing your ipod to the appointment to take your mind off of it!. just remember that it is only for a second and the tenser you are, the worse it will be!. the key is to RELAX!. good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com

Every one handles stress differently!. Let the dentist know that you "cry" when the needle is in the mouth!. Ask for a tissue and have a good cry then go ahead with your treatment!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Laughing gas!. Nitrous Oxide!. Ask for it!! It relaxes your entire body and your breathing/heart rate slows down from the usually high rate when you're expecting a needle to make a beeline for you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I have fear also, think of something else that makes you feel good, just put your mind somewhere else!Www@Answer-Health@Com

Close your eyes!.If the Dentist is good you will only feel a pinch!.Ask if they have laughing gas!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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