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Shot-Pobias
Hello, I'm getting a needle at school (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis [whooping cough]) and I have a horrible fear about it. Last time I had one (grade 7) I cried by eyes out and in the end I was sick in bed for 7 days after the needle so I do not have a good record of them. Please give me some hints and tips on how to control this Pobia :)
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I also have a hudge fear of needles. When I had to get my needles what really worked was concentrating on something else besides the needle. If you don't look at the needle it won't be as bad as if you were sitting there waiting for it to go in our arm.
Also counting to ten works two just look the other way and count to ten and it will be over before you know it.
I hope my advice helps.
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Don't do it then. Yo do not have to take this or any other shot if you do not want to do so.
All you need to do is go to your town or city's health office branch and fill out a form giving your religious exemption form taking shots or doing anything else that is medical related through the school.
The form stays on your permanent record and nobody can force this on you or they would be breaking the law. If the shots made you sick before don't bother with them again. I hope you see this note before the scheduled date of the shots.
If you cannot get the form in time simple tell them you are not getting the shot for religious reasons and they cannot force you to. If they so much as tried you could walk out and go home as they would get in big s--t for trying it. You have a choice here, I would exercise this one.
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Because you've had bad experiences with needles in the past, it doesn't mean every needle you have in the future will be the same.
You're not alone with your phobia. It's actually quite common. I'm confused as to why you were sick in bed for 7 days though. Was it a reaction to the shot? Or because you brought it on yourself? Either way, you can be helped.
Sure - sometimes they can hurt - but they're quite necessarry to have.
Some tips to take your mind off it can be to stare at a picture or a spot on the wall. Focus on it and don't think about what's going to happen. Don't even look at your arm or the needle. Ask if your friends can stand with you. They can help cheer you up and talking will take your mind off it.
Try and take slow controlled breaths. Try not to panic.
Tell the person doing it you're very afraid. They can talk you through it and help put your mind at ease.
Have a drink of water afterwards.
Remember, it's no where near as bad as you think it will be.
I hope it goes well for you. and remember, don't worry!
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some people say to not look. i disagree. if you look then you know when to expect the pain. if you dont you could flinch when it goes in and make it worse. just remember, they are to help you not to hurt you. my first needle that i remember i balled my eyes out. now i give blood regularly and it's all good. first one is always the worst and the second you live in fear of how much it will hurt. but really, you built it up worse than it was cause it was your first and you expected it to hurt. you'll be fine :)
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