I'm extremely scared of getting blood tests how can I get over this fear?
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I draw blood a lot and the best way to get over it is to lay down if possible. Try to relax it doesn't hurt that much it's like a quick poke and it goes really fast. Tell the doctor office that you are scared and they will get the best person to do it.It's important to try to relax and it's important to let them no that you feel faint so that they can make appropriate arrangements which is you laying down. If you get to worked up some people can constrict there veins and no blood can come out. It's not so bad it's just the idea that gets people worked up. I had a patient one time who had a needle phobia and was trying to overcome it and I talked her right through everything but we discussed thing that didn't pertain to what I was doing and it was over before she new it. just discuss everything with the doctor or nurse ahead of time and they will make you comfortable. If you are getting it done at a lab be aware that this is all these people do all day long and they are experts. Good luck
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I hate needles too!  When I have to get my blood drawn, I tell the nurse that I am scared of needles.  This helps her know that I'm a little worried about the situation.  They are always really nice to me.  I usually look away and just have them talk me through it.  Sometimes, if I'm feeling really queasy, I'll lay down instead of sitting up.  \n\nHowever, I've always made it through without fainting or anything!  It doesn't hurt... it's just a quick little sting.  After the necessary amount of blood is drawn, pressure is applied with some gauze and then you'll probably get a bandage.  \n\nAnd really--if you faint or scared or nauseous, just tell the person who is drawning your blood and they'll make sure you're okay and that you're comfortable.  It might help too if you can just think of something pleasant to distract you from your anxiety.\n\nGood luck!!
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You sound so scared so lets see if we cant help you a little, first dont panic i know but please this makes you ill and your sytoms worse which may well be the case right now.The truth is the risk of aids  is low and the only way to know is a test. Yes scary but it will put an end to all of this. In your phone book there will be a number of a clinic the nhs is your in the uk has private test centres within the hospital they have councilors who can talk to you can tell you of the risks. And help you deal with what is happening and how you feel, it will help. While at the clinic they will also run other test at the same time so then you will know for sure. At this point i will tell you that if you have std it can and will be treated it is not the end of the world, just a huge learning curve for you. Also remember having a cold or flu does not mean that you are ill with anything else, it may of just knocked you side ways and took alittle longer to run its course and you were travelling as well, so your body have of slowed down. There is only one thing to do and that is call your hospital, no one has to know and you dont even have to be called your real name when you get there and no one has to know, but you need to go and get checked out. Remember it may be nothing, it does not sound like hiv or aids, the chances are so so remote and if its std you can be treated. Take care and good luck.
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im not scared... just htink bullemic people do it at least 2 times a day... it won't kill you\n\ndont worry the bad taste goes away just take a mint\n\ntheres really no big its just your body getting rid of a virus... so what are you scared of?
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This is a crazy world and there are a lot of very sick people out there. My greatest fear is that something will happen to my children. Whether its kidnapping,murder,rape or any of the other worldly awfuls. I feel like I am constant fear of these things and that I can not protect them enough
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Hi,\n\nJust to let you know a lot of people feel the same way, but try and relax and take a few deep breaths and tell yourself that you can do it.\nI was shy when i was a child but working in a hospital has made me more out going.\nA great book to read is Feel the fear and do it any way:- By Susan Jeffers. \nYou can get it in any good book shop or library.\nT.
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Plenty of people get nervous, it's probably from fear of finding out a diagnosis, or just a fear of having to have certain tests done. Some people get "White Coat Syndrome". It's when their blood pressure rises when they visit a doctor, when their pressure is otherwise normal.
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Donate blood.\nMany centers offer incentives.  There is much they need to know about your blood and so they perform numerous tests.  At your request, they may well offer that info to you.
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most of the time test anxiety arises from being unprepared. If u study enough days prior to the test...u should be able to go over some important facts and review the night before
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Try meditation before bed. \nI think you have unconfronted issues of anxiety - you say that you don't worry, but you had cancer, so it's pretty unnatural not to worry in such a situation. Sooner or later you'll have to face your fears, even though your attitude is very positive, please allow yourself to admitt this small weakness. You may also want to try counselling.
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you need to eat food or are having a anxiety attack go see your family doctor and get you blood checked
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Try not to be stressed out. I used to get them alot and my doctor said it was from stress. Try to take steps in your life to make it not so stressful.
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You risked it anyhow. Just to go doc to have test and you'll feel better, don't worry you'll be fine. Just be careful not to take this risk again.
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Eat right, take vitamins, minimize your stress, and get plenty of sleep. Also don't be afraid of germs. How is your immune system suppose to work if they never get exposed to germs. \n\nI know people who are so afraid of germs that they are constantly not touching door knobs, constantly washing their hands, things of that nature. They always seem to be sick. I, on the other hand, are not afraid. Granted I wash my hands after using the bathroom things like that, but I'm not afraid to be exposed to germs and I rarely get sick.
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You say you're "pretty scared," which most people would not say.  You probably have severe anxiety, which leads to depression almost all of the time.  Therefore, it's probably hard for you get motivated to do your work before the last minute, and when you do, you are too afraid of making mistakes.\n\nTrust me, I know.. I've been through it.  Go to a psych.
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I am guessing that your immediate family is probably saying this in their hopes to help you. To many people, the thought of seeing blood is unthinckable and they have a hard time understaing those of us who do not feel the same way.\n\n1-Therefore, I suggest you go to your local hospital and ask for a volunteer application. If you are under the age of 18 ask for a JR application, if not, ask for the ordinary one. Once you become a volunteer, ask to work in a department that interests you. The baby department or the Emergency room. Usually, the nurses will be very kind and let you see what they do and answer questions that you might have.\n\n2-Keep a journal on how you feel. Did you like it? Do you really want to become a nurse?\n\n3-If becoming a volunteer isn't possible, perhaps you can access internet sites and books that will educate you on what nurses do. Consider the fact that there are many many types of nurses. CNA's, LVN's, RN's, FRN's, surgical nurses, coronary nurses, geriatrics and the list goes on. \n\n4-This world is in the need of nurses and if you hope to become one, I greatly encourage you to do so.\n\n5- I am sure that when your family finds themselves in the urgent need of care, and you show up to save their lives as is often the case in a nurse's family, they will thank you, and feel gratful that you did not heed to their advice of refraining your goal of becoming a nurse.\n\nMy parents too used to tell me that nursing was probably not the best position out there for me, but I have pursued my dream and am only a few years away froma ccomplishing what Ive wanted always.\n\nIm sure you can do this too. Best wishes. And save some lives.
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That's normal, I feel the same! When I go for a blood test I can't see when the nurse is taking some blood from me it just makes me really sick.