Blood Test Phobia
Having a Blood Test soon, and have a massive fear of needles. Everytime i think about this Blood Test, i start shaking, Heart Pounds and vomit.
I really need to get this blood test, so would love advice on staying calm & not panicking.
I'm sooo scared & nervous.
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Hi Issy,
btdt, fainted on the floor, worn the t-shirt AND got over the phobia!
I used NLP and have since discovered EFT, which I am sure would have been just as effective.
Either get yourself an appointment with an NLP (neuro linguistic programming) practitioner in your area or take a look at emofree.com for everything you need to know about how to practise basic EFT and you can sort yourself out.
I guess it depends on whether you prefer the support of a practitioner or wish to deal with this yourself.
Good luck! It only took me one session and No, I don't LIKE or ENJOY needles, but I can tolerate them as something unpleasant that I have to deal with without getting shaky, racing heart and sick - kwim?
in the short term, grab yourself a bottle of rescue remedy and start using it hourly until you decide how to short this out once and for all.
Keep us posted - I'm looking forward to hearing about your success :)
Amethyst x
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i feel your pain - seriously! i have had to give 8 tubes of blood (have small viens and they had to draw from different parts of my body...in one sitting....
i hate needles....despise!
how i do it - i tell the person i dont like needles - and try to joke with them (when you get a little humor or smile from them you tend to feel better) they usually tend to be easier and nicer to you...
if its not too much blood they are taking you can ask them about a butterfly needle (its tiny and they are usually really good at hitting the vien and not causing too much pain)
also, i dont look at them taking the blood - and i imagine that the puncture (when it happens) is a bee sting, and then before i realize it hurts, its over.....
also - you could try a little bit of meditation (they dont like you to close your eyes (for obvious reasons)) but you can look at a spot on the wall and think of your favorite thing to eat - favorite thing to do on a nature hike.....tends to help....
also - if it is a lot they have to take, concentrate on your breathing - and even though it may be uncomfortable for a few min - thats all you have to sit there for....and then its over - seriously - before you realize...
i used to have to have shots (hate THOSE even more!) but IV's, getting my blood taken....following the above i am not so scared once its over....
i hope this helps - as i have also been to the point of hyperventalation in getting blood taken...but once you concentrate on your breathing you realize its over! (you could also ask the person to warm his/her hands before they start as well - this helps too)
again - i really hope this helps!
Ada
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Thankyou so much for ur replies.Am feeling sooo teriffied about it &vomited earlier on.
Going to buy large Bottle of Rescue Remedy- and take it all tomorrow.
I'm having this test on Friday morning. Sooooo scared !!!!!
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I agree with the others, look for someone who practices EFT or Freeway CER, preferably with NLPas both are highly effective in eradicating phobias and the unwanted side effects, plus the results are longlasting. I know it's short notice, but it will be well worth it, it's likely that you'll be rid of it in under an hour.
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Hi Issy,
As the others have said, EFT, FREEWAY-CER, NLP are all effective for treating this. Due to the short amount of time between now and Friday, your best bet is to download the free manual from for EFT and try out the technique for yourself. It will surely help.
One key thing that I have done when having blood tests in the past (and my parents will vouche for how much I have hated needles in the past) is to sit there and just look the other way whilst talking to the nurse/doctor about something totally unrelated. Before you know it they'll have done the deed and you won't have even noticed.
Love and Reiki Hugs
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I downloaded it earlier on today. And been spending a long time practicing it. But i'm just so panicky about tomorrow i can't focus on anything. Been sick today because i'm so scared, also got no sleep last night.
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Ensure you are using wording that is specific to a particular time when you experienced the phobia (obviously without putting yourself back into that situation too much, as we don't want you to experience distress).
Also consider specific wording for the fear you are feeling towards tomorrow's test.
Being specific is important for EFT, FREEWAY-CER etc. to work, as well as ensuring that you get the score all the way down to zero.
Love and Reiki Hugs
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Oh help, have it tomorrow morning 11.45 [sm=cry.gif][sm=cry.gif]
Been taking Rescue Remedy all day & practicing relaxation techniques & EFT.
I'm trying to stay calm, but am so scared and panicky.
I'm bringing a friend to 'hold my hand' & support me.
I'm so scared & have massive butterflies. Feel sick [sm=cry.gif]
Answers:
Hello Issy,
Focus on the positive. The Law of Attraction states that what we focus on will come into being. So you can choose to shift your focus onto a more positive experience.
At the moment you are sending out signals to the Universe that this is going to be an awful experience; how about *knowing* that you will be fine?
You've been this before and you have been ok. A little shaking or vomitting, but, essentially just fine.
Focus on a really nice person doing the work who totally understands where you are coming from. If you are in the UK, you can get an anesthatising (?sp) cream or patch to use beforehand. Focus on listening to the birds singing outside the window or having a laugh with your friend - the person doing the work joins in and you have a great little couple of minutes having fun together.
Before you know it, the plaster is on and you're all done - off to walk out in the sunshine again with a smile on your face.......................
Treat yourself afterwards - go and buy a bar of chocolate and scoff the lot :D
FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE............
Amethyst x
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Hi Issy,
Will be thinking of you this morning and sending positive thoughts and Reiki.
If you have some time for some EFT before you go, focus on those specific things that you feel. i.e. "Even though I have butterflies in my stomach thinking about this mornings Blood Test, I'm OK" or "Even though I'm feeling sick thinking about this mornings Blood Test, I'm OK".
I'm sure you'll be fine.
Love and Reiki Hugs
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The morning appointment was cancelled as nurseisill. So having it at 6.00pm instead.
Unfortunatley that means a nurse i don't know & longer to stress about it.
I've been trying to keep myself occupied & been drinking the Rescue Remedy !. But am soo shaky and nauseas. Tried eatinga plain piece of Toast, but couldn't stomach it & then vomited.
Also been doing EFT, which i felt really positive about earlier. But as the time gets nearer i'm unable to concentrate on anything.
I know i should eat something else i may faint !!. But so nervous & massive butterflies.
Really don't want it. Counting on my friend& the nurse to keep me calm & distracted. I've already warned my friend that i'm gonna squeeze her hand soooo tight !
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Let us know how it's gone Issy. [sm=hug.gif]
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It didn't. Had a massive panic attack& freaked out. Hyperventilated really badly, was scary not breathing properly. Was then sick everywhere so badly.
Doctor given my Valium & going back on monday for another try !!!
I really need to get this blood test, so would love advice on staying calm & not panicking.
I'm sooo scared & nervous.
Answers:
Hi Issy,
btdt, fainted on the floor, worn the t-shirt AND got over the phobia!
I used NLP and have since discovered EFT, which I am sure would have been just as effective.
Either get yourself an appointment with an NLP (neuro linguistic programming) practitioner in your area or take a look at emofree.com for everything you need to know about how to practise basic EFT and you can sort yourself out.
I guess it depends on whether you prefer the support of a practitioner or wish to deal with this yourself.
Good luck! It only took me one session and No, I don't LIKE or ENJOY needles, but I can tolerate them as something unpleasant that I have to deal with without getting shaky, racing heart and sick - kwim?
in the short term, grab yourself a bottle of rescue remedy and start using it hourly until you decide how to short this out once and for all.
Keep us posted - I'm looking forward to hearing about your success :)
Amethyst x
Answers:
i feel your pain - seriously! i have had to give 8 tubes of blood (have small viens and they had to draw from different parts of my body...in one sitting....
i hate needles....despise!
how i do it - i tell the person i dont like needles - and try to joke with them (when you get a little humor or smile from them you tend to feel better) they usually tend to be easier and nicer to you...
if its not too much blood they are taking you can ask them about a butterfly needle (its tiny and they are usually really good at hitting the vien and not causing too much pain)
also, i dont look at them taking the blood - and i imagine that the puncture (when it happens) is a bee sting, and then before i realize it hurts, its over.....
also - you could try a little bit of meditation (they dont like you to close your eyes (for obvious reasons)) but you can look at a spot on the wall and think of your favorite thing to eat - favorite thing to do on a nature hike.....tends to help....
also - if it is a lot they have to take, concentrate on your breathing - and even though it may be uncomfortable for a few min - thats all you have to sit there for....and then its over - seriously - before you realize...
i used to have to have shots (hate THOSE even more!) but IV's, getting my blood taken....following the above i am not so scared once its over....
i hope this helps - as i have also been to the point of hyperventalation in getting blood taken...but once you concentrate on your breathing you realize its over! (you could also ask the person to warm his/her hands before they start as well - this helps too)
again - i really hope this helps!
Ada
Answers:
Thankyou so much for ur replies.Am feeling sooo teriffied about it &vomited earlier on.
Going to buy large Bottle of Rescue Remedy- and take it all tomorrow.
I'm having this test on Friday morning. Sooooo scared !!!!!
Answers:
I agree with the others, look for someone who practices EFT or Freeway CER, preferably with NLPas both are highly effective in eradicating phobias and the unwanted side effects, plus the results are longlasting. I know it's short notice, but it will be well worth it, it's likely that you'll be rid of it in under an hour.
Answers:
Hi Issy,
As the others have said, EFT, FREEWAY-CER, NLP are all effective for treating this. Due to the short amount of time between now and Friday, your best bet is to download the free manual from for EFT and try out the technique for yourself. It will surely help.
One key thing that I have done when having blood tests in the past (and my parents will vouche for how much I have hated needles in the past) is to sit there and just look the other way whilst talking to the nurse/doctor about something totally unrelated. Before you know it they'll have done the deed and you won't have even noticed.
Love and Reiki Hugs
Answers:
I downloaded it earlier on today. And been spending a long time practicing it. But i'm just so panicky about tomorrow i can't focus on anything. Been sick today because i'm so scared, also got no sleep last night.
Answers:
Ensure you are using wording that is specific to a particular time when you experienced the phobia (obviously without putting yourself back into that situation too much, as we don't want you to experience distress).
Also consider specific wording for the fear you are feeling towards tomorrow's test.
Being specific is important for EFT, FREEWAY-CER etc. to work, as well as ensuring that you get the score all the way down to zero.
Love and Reiki Hugs
Answers:
Oh help, have it tomorrow morning 11.45 [sm=cry.gif][sm=cry.gif]
Been taking Rescue Remedy all day & practicing relaxation techniques & EFT.
I'm trying to stay calm, but am so scared and panicky.
I'm bringing a friend to 'hold my hand' & support me.
I'm so scared & have massive butterflies. Feel sick [sm=cry.gif]
Answers:
Hello Issy,
Focus on the positive. The Law of Attraction states that what we focus on will come into being. So you can choose to shift your focus onto a more positive experience.
At the moment you are sending out signals to the Universe that this is going to be an awful experience; how about *knowing* that you will be fine?
You've been this before and you have been ok. A little shaking or vomitting, but, essentially just fine.
Focus on a really nice person doing the work who totally understands where you are coming from. If you are in the UK, you can get an anesthatising (?sp) cream or patch to use beforehand. Focus on listening to the birds singing outside the window or having a laugh with your friend - the person doing the work joins in and you have a great little couple of minutes having fun together.
Before you know it, the plaster is on and you're all done - off to walk out in the sunshine again with a smile on your face.......................
Treat yourself afterwards - go and buy a bar of chocolate and scoff the lot :D
FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE............
Amethyst x
Answers:
Hi Issy,
Will be thinking of you this morning and sending positive thoughts and Reiki.
If you have some time for some EFT before you go, focus on those specific things that you feel. i.e. "Even though I have butterflies in my stomach thinking about this mornings Blood Test, I'm OK" or "Even though I'm feeling sick thinking about this mornings Blood Test, I'm OK".
I'm sure you'll be fine.
Love and Reiki Hugs
Answers:
The morning appointment was cancelled as nurseisill. So having it at 6.00pm instead.
Unfortunatley that means a nurse i don't know & longer to stress about it.
I've been trying to keep myself occupied & been drinking the Rescue Remedy !. But am soo shaky and nauseas. Tried eatinga plain piece of Toast, but couldn't stomach it & then vomited.
Also been doing EFT, which i felt really positive about earlier. But as the time gets nearer i'm unable to concentrate on anything.
I know i should eat something else i may faint !!. But so nervous & massive butterflies.
Really don't want it. Counting on my friend& the nurse to keep me calm & distracted. I've already warned my friend that i'm gonna squeeze her hand soooo tight !
Answers:
Let us know how it's gone Issy. [sm=hug.gif]
Answers:
It didn't. Had a massive panic attack& freaked out. Hyperventilated really badly, was scary not breathing properly. Was then sick everywhere so badly.
Doctor given my Valium & going back on monday for another try !!!