How do I stop being scared of needles?


Question:
I hate shots and blood tests. Since I'm kind of young I'm going to have to have them all my life. Is there any way to stop being scared??? PLEASE HELP!!!

Answers:
i used to be the same way.. i'd actually go into a near passed out state..- happened to me many many times...
but then i learned that if i focused on something else- like say pretending i was playing soccer or fighting someone it really helped out..
just remember too- getting a shot or your blood drawn won't kill you
also it helps if you don't look and forwarn the doctor you may puke or pass out- they usually let you lay down and its much better. If you do black out nothing happens- they give you some smelling salts.

the shot is just a small prick- and if youare like me you prob kept thinking about how all this blood may or may not supernaturally squirt all over the place and you could die (thats what i used to think or imagine) but this cannot happen...

so i say just suck it up and focus on something else.. you could bring an ipod and listen to some music...
Hang out with a emo or goths
Its the thought of having a needle stuck in you that makes you scared ,but if you really stop and think about it has a shot really hurt that bad.I have had lots and I still dont like it but I just try to relax and not stiffen up and somrtimes they are done before I relise it
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