How do I get over my fear of needles?

Question

Hey, there. I'm a 15 year old girl, and I'm terrified of needles. Now, I won't go running down the road if I see one--but I hate having shots, etc. Therefore, when the doctor offers either the pills or a shot--I go for the pills. It's just I can't imagine having something poked inside me--it freaks me out. On TV, if I'm watching a show, where someone is having a needle put in, my mind automatically imagines that needle being placed in ME. I had my tonsils taken out last November, and I had to have my blood drawn right before the surgery, literally. I didn't eat anything, and when they poked me, I jerked back..and when they drew the blood, I started sweating and breathing heavily. Then I had to have my I.V., and I didn't figure it to be that bad, because I had one a couple of years before--and it hadn't hurt at all. But they kept missing my vein--it took five times! I really need to get over this fear, especially for when I get older and become an ob/gyn. Thanks for the help.

Answer 1

I KNOW, i have the same problem.

I am TERRIFIED of them and cry when i get shots.

i cant stand them. and i need the same help as you :[

Answer 2

I have the same problem.But when I am getting a shot all I do now is close my eye and think of my bf or you could think of something tha would have the pain feel less painful. My advise is dont think about it aot look at the shot. Tell them to count to three or to give the shot when you least expect it. Dont watch people having shots and imagine when ur getting the shot dont dont think about it at all and if u see a needle just look the other way.

Answer 3

If You are really scared and can't help your fear from needles & injections then, You should go and get therapy done for " Trypanophobia ". Upto 98 out of 100 patients are able to find help by therapies available for needle-phobia. Otherwise, Hypnosis is also a way to over come your fear from needles.

Never Be Scared !

Answer 4

have someone you trust with you

dont look at the shot, some you cant even tell if its out or in you

dont think about it, do something totally scary that you would never do with needles (not like poke your eye with it or anything haha) and itll seem like getting a shot is the easiest thing in the world