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I know this is kind of stupid, but here it goes anyways.
I'm deathly afriad of shots! and i have to get one for high school in April or around then porbably sooner.
I'm terrified and i don't know how to get over this fear. I'll probably start to cry at the office.
Please help
5 unless your mean
thanks!
shot scaredy (link)
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You know what the worst part about getting a shot is? Worrying about it. That's it! Shots themselves are really not that bad! They don't hurt nearly like you might think they do. The needles are so thin and small these days. Accidentally poking yourself with a pin hurts worse than a shot. Try this.. pinch yourself fairly hard in the fleshy part of your shoulder. Ouch, right? A shot is probably going to hurt much less than that. Plus, it goes so quick! It's like ... Hi, how are you today? Ok, you're all done now.
Here's a few pointers (oops, sorry... didn't mean to say pointer). Things to help with your fear...
- If you're really afraid of needles, find yourself a small sewing needle. (DON'T POKE YOURSELF). Just hold it, get used to it, hold it up to your arm (CAREFULLY.. DON'T POKE YOURSELF). As you get used to the idea of a needle and having it by your skin, it might not be so scary when you get there. And like I said before, the needle they use is going to be much thinner than a sewing needle!
- Don't be afraid to tell the Doctor/Nurse that you are extremely afraid of shots. (A lot of people are). If it were me, I'd have some good music and headphones with, and listen to it while you're waiting (and if they let you, while you get the shot). Focus on the music and ignore what's going on around you. If you cry, no big deal! Who cares!
- Breathe deeply and slowly... this will relax you. Do not tense up the muscle in your arm... keep it as relaxed as possible. The more relaxed you are, the less you'll feel it (and you won't be so afraid)
- Chew gum! Put a big ole wad of Bubblicious in there and chew the snot out of it. It's a great tension reliever.
- Keep talking to the nurse or parent or whoever. If you stay quiet, the more time your mind has to try to freak you out. If you stay in the conversation, you don't let your thoughts get the best of you.
- Hold your breath and when you get the shot, yell out "BANG". Tell the nurse you were a nice balloon until you came in today and got popped. Or better yet, just say "pssssssssssssssssssssssssssss...." like there's a slow leak in you. (This is not real advice, just something to make you laugh and relax more about this).
You'll be ok. It really goes so fast. Just remember, if you can get through the worrying ahead of time, and keep yourself distracted from those thoughts that scare you, the shot itself is a piece of cake. And when you're all done, have your Mom buy you a Ferrari for being such a good patient. :)
Keep smiling.. breathe deeply and slowly! You'll be ok!!
G.
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