Very scared of shots...

Question

I literally have a phobia of shots. I cannot stand them whatsoever. I am defiantly too old to be throwing fits whenever a needle is pointed in my direction, but I simply can't help it. I know the pain isn't too bad, but it is the anxiety I have a problem with. I even cry when I am told I am getting a shot at the Doctor's office, and I sometimes faint. I'm not trying to get to the point where I enjoy shots, but is there anything that can help my anxiety?

Answer 1

I know how you feel.I'm getting 3shots tomorrow. I was VERY scared!!

But I did research on the internet and I know a way to overcome your fear. When your about to take a shot,look away in a different direction,sing a song or think about what will happen if you don't take shots.You will get very very sick if you don't take shots. They are not all bad. Also, I took these shots and they don't hurt  so much.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

To get over your fear, start working up, a little each day. Sharpen some pencils and gently touch your skin with them. then try poking yourself very gently. try to see a psychologist? and when you get shots just look away, or plug up your ears with an ipod or mp3 (trust me that works)