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Scared of blood tests
I had a blood test done today but Im so scared of them and needles just wanted some advice
What kind of advice?
You've already had it done! Done, over, finished! Needle has been already and come out again.
Unless your scared about your results?
You've already had it done! Done, over, finished! Needle has been already and come out again.
Unless your scared about your results?
Ive had so much blood taken in the past im used to it now. I think you just dont need to think about it! Its over quickly and as long as you dont focus on it, it shouldnt hurt to much.
If you really don't like it, ask if you can have the anaesthetic cream for next time you go. I found it really helped when I went for my second one (but it didn't stop the problems they had with finding a vein in the first place, and they still poked the needle in my other arm to check if they could get blood out of that one first )
Not matter what, don't look at the needle. I made that mistake last time, and was so fascinated I couldn't look away, despite it making me feel really sick.
)Not matter what, don't look at the needle. I made that mistake last time, and was so fascinated I couldn't look away, despite it making me feel really sick.
I used to be petrified of them.
It took a long time, and can sound extraordinarily difficult if you're nervous, but I've found that being physically relaxed is crucial. If you tense up, it'll hurt a lot more. It's a mental trick more than anything.
Now, I focus on that whenever I have one, and - genuinely - don't notice it. I even watch for interest, and the most painful part is taking off that ******* duct tape like stuff they put on afterwards to stop the bleeding.
You'll get there too.
It took a long time, and can sound extraordinarily difficult if you're nervous, but I've found that being physically relaxed is crucial. If you tense up, it'll hurt a lot more. It's a mental trick more than anything.
Now, I focus on that whenever I have one, and - genuinely - don't notice it. I even watch for interest, and the most painful part is taking off that ******* duct tape like stuff they put on afterwards to stop the bleeding.
You'll get there too.
Hubert Poo
I used to be petrified of them.
It took a long time, and can sound extraordinarily difficult if you're nervous, but I've found that being physically relaxed is crucial. If you tense up, it'll hurt a lot more. It's a mental trick more than anything.
Now, I focus on that whenever I have one, and - genuinely - don't notice it. I even watch for interest, and the most painful part is taking off that ******* duct tape like stuff they put on afterwards to stop the bleeding.
You'll get there too.
It took a long time, and can sound extraordinarily difficult if you're nervous, but I've found that being physically relaxed is crucial. If you tense up, it'll hurt a lot more. It's a mental trick more than anything.
Now, I focus on that whenever I have one, and - genuinely - don't notice it. I even watch for interest, and the most painful part is taking off that ******* duct tape like stuff they put on afterwards to stop the bleeding.
You'll get there too.
Thanks, its weird but I think that if I relax I'l faint lol. I never look but it still makes me feel sick and lightheaded, its probably all psychological. Yeah getting that tape off is a lot more painful lol.
repellent
Thanks, its weird but I think that if I relax I'l faint lol. I never look but it still makes me feel sick and lightheaded, its probably all psychological. Yeah getting that tape off is a lot more painful lol.
It's nervewracking, I know, but you'll be fine provided you don't trick yourself into feeling pain before it's there.
Invert the trick, and concentrate on relaxing physically. And make sure the bint who puts that tape on does it gently.
I have had that many flipping blood tests done I'm just immune to them now.
I am such a sickly person! HAHA.
Honestly though, I find that it isn't actually that painful if you just calm yourself down, it just feels like a kind of ache. Just don't look at the needle, look out the window or at the wall or something and think about something else.
Make sure you have a glass of water nearby to drink afterwards, as I always find I feel like I'm going to faint after I have a blood test
(That's probably to do with me though as it is part of my problem etc etc)
Pulling the tape off does suck, I agree.
However, I reckon the worst is when you get a thick inexperienced fool taking your blood and they can't find your vein. So they stab your arm millions of times until they find it and you end up with ugly bruising all over your arm.
Silly people!
Oh well.
Good luck with any future blood tests, and results.
I had my latest results on Wednesday, and tbf they sucked WAY more than the actual test
I am such a sickly person! HAHA.
Honestly though, I find that it isn't actually that painful if you just calm yourself down, it just feels like a kind of ache. Just don't look at the needle, look out the window or at the wall or something and think about something else.
Make sure you have a glass of water nearby to drink afterwards, as I always find I feel like I'm going to faint after I have a blood test
(That's probably to do with me though as it is part of my problem etc etc)
Pulling the tape off does suck, I agree.
However, I reckon the worst is when you get a thick inexperienced fool taking your blood and they can't find your vein. So they stab your arm millions of times until they find it and you end up with ugly bruising all over your arm.
Silly people!
Oh well.
Good luck with any future blood tests, and results.
I had my latest results on Wednesday, and tbf they sucked WAY more than the actual test
neebo
I have had that many flipping blood tests done I'm just immune to them now.
I am such a sickly person! HAHA.
Honestly though, I find that it isn't actually that painful if you just calm yourself down, it just feels like a kind of ache. Just don't look at the needle, look out the window or at the wall or something and think about something else.
Make sure you have a glass of water nearby to drink afterwards, as I always find I feel like I'm going to faint after I have a blood test
(That's probably to do with me though as it is part of my problem etc etc)
Pulling the tape off does suck, I agree.
However, I reckon the worst is when you get a thick inexperienced fool taking your blood and they can't find your vein. So they stab your arm millions of times until they find it and you end up with ugly bruising all over your arm.
Silly people!
Oh well.
Good luck with any future blood tests, and results.
I had my latest results on Wednesday, and tbf they sucked WAY more than the actual test
I am such a sickly person! HAHA.
Honestly though, I find that it isn't actually that painful if you just calm yourself down, it just feels like a kind of ache. Just don't look at the needle, look out the window or at the wall or something and think about something else.
Make sure you have a glass of water nearby to drink afterwards, as I always find I feel like I'm going to faint after I have a blood test
(That's probably to do with me though as it is part of my problem etc etc)
Pulling the tape off does suck, I agree.
However, I reckon the worst is when you get a thick inexperienced fool taking your blood and they can't find your vein. So they stab your arm millions of times until they find it and you end up with ugly bruising all over your arm.
Silly people!
Oh well.
Good luck with any future blood tests, and results.
I had my latest results on Wednesday, and tbf they sucked WAY more than the actual test
Thats bad that they have to try a few times before they find it, then again I guess some arms are harder to locate it. You ok? Hope your not too unwell my mate found out he had hyperthyroidism 2 weeks ago through a blood test.
If you want a tip, WATCH.
I have to watch any kind of medical procedure being performed on me, not just because i'm interested, because if I DIDNT watch, I would probably pass out.
All it is is a needle, it's not going to bite you, or harm you, you'll be left with a very small pinprick mark at the end, etc. You wont even lose that mcuh blood (< 100ml).
I'm a blood donor, and I give a fair bit through a fairly large needle. You get used to it eventually
I have to watch any kind of medical procedure being performed on me, not just because i'm interested, because if I DIDNT watch, I would probably pass out.
All it is is a needle, it's not going to bite you, or harm you, you'll be left with a very small pinprick mark at the end, etc. You wont even lose that mcuh blood (< 100ml).
I'm a blood donor, and I give a fair bit through a fairly large needle. You get used to it eventually
i was afraid of the needle and it turns out its the ONLY thing i didn't think about.. I went to donate blood and I'm so scared of needles, to the point where I can't ever LOOK at needles, not on TV or in movies or anything.. and the blood donation needle i HUGE.. i didn't feel a thing.. but then I fainted cos of my blood pressure
Riddy
Thats bad that they have to try a few times before they find it, then again I guess some arms are harder to locate it. You ok? Hope your not too unwell my mate found out he had hyperthyroidism 2 weeks ago through a blood test.
Yeah it is pretty bad when they can't find the vein...
Only the stupid ones can't though
I'll be ok hopefully, I found out I have anaemia, but not the one which can be corrected quite easily by taking iron tablets. There is something wrong with my red blood cells so I have to go for injections every 3 months, and if it doesn't improve I may have to get a blood transfusion
Oh well, I'll be fiiiiiiine
I am sorry about your friend
Ask if you can lie down when having the blood test - then you won't feel as faint. Whenever I've had a blood test I have and also breathe deeply.
I used to be terrible with blood tests. I always had a panic attack and would faint. Now it doesn't bother me (much to my mum's amusement!) I make sure that I chat to the person taking my blood, and keep talk to distract myself. I make sure I look away and usually there are things you can look at in the room. It's over so quickly. I used to get light headed and eventually asked to lie back afterwards which really helped. The nurses who take blood are used to people being frightened of blood tests, so tell them and they will help put you at ease. If you are nervous in the waiting room, why not take someone with you? They can look after you afterwards too if you are feeling a bit woozy.
It does get easier - but hopefully the results will show that you don't need any further tests.
xx
It does get easier - but hopefully the results will show that you don't need any further tests.
xx
I really really recommend not using the numbing creme as without it the pain is non-existent. You will literally feel the tiniest sensation when the needle goes in. After that, 5 seconds later, one tube is filled up and they stick the cotton wool on. JOB DONE!
I was terrified of getting a blood test done due to my fear of needles and the sensation of the needle going in (the pain did not bother me) and I was unable to do two blood tests due to being so scared. I chickened out and almost began crying in the nurses office twice. However, then I had to go into the ER and they had to do a blood test. I asked them to try it in my hand first and to put the cannula in my hand too. I didn't feel anything whatsoever, so when the blood did not come out of my hand, I was ready to have it done in my arm. I had the loveliest ER doctor who was so gentle. I only ever felt slight discomfort when he replaced the full tubes for new ones (as they had to take out like 5 tubes of blood). He also kept my arm slightly bent which made me feel much better than keeping it straight!! There was also a nurse there who was so lovely and just chatted to me throughout the whole procedure about movies and the avengers. overall, that was the best first blood test I could have ever asked for.
A few months go by and I need another blood test. this time its only one tube and I was so scared leading up to it. I knew however, that I had to get this blood test done as it would determine my health. going in with that mindset did not mean that I was not scared and anxious, however It did really motivate me. I decided to go in all by myself, without my mum. I mainly did this because when she was in the room, I used to feel pressured to do it and when I used to chicken out, I felt like I disappointed her. so I wanted to show her that yes I can do it! the nurse was so lovely. I asked her to lay down and she put my arm on a cushion. I also asked her to distract me by talking to me. she felt for a good vein for about 30 seconds and then said she would start the blood test. she asked me about my alevels and during my answer. she put the needle in and I didn't feel anything. (some might feel a small scratch but that's it, however I personally felt nothing) after keeping it in for 5 seconds, she pulled the needle out and I was so confused. I was like was that it?? I felt nothing. she said that is good and that is how its supposed to be. you should not feel any sort of massive pain or discomfort.
to conclude, I had the best docs/nurses do my blood tests so that really helped. bring water if you are prone to fainting after blood tests. the water bottle can also act as a stress ball If you want to tense up your other arm, just keep talking or distracting yourself while getting it done, talk to the nurse and ask if you can lay down. tell them if you are nervous as they can and will help you and make you feel as comfortable as possible. lastly, it takes 5 seconds to fill a tube and the pain is equivalent to a papercut, once you put that into perspective, you will be able to do it. if you are like me and just hate the sensation of the needle going in, breath in while the needle is going in and breath out while the blood is being drawn. this will calm you down and release some of that pain. and just remember 5 seconds of discomfort for a healthy and happy life! if you have any questions, feel free to message me!
I was terrified of getting a blood test done due to my fear of needles and the sensation of the needle going in (the pain did not bother me) and I was unable to do two blood tests due to being so scared. I chickened out and almost began crying in the nurses office twice. However, then I had to go into the ER and they had to do a blood test. I asked them to try it in my hand first and to put the cannula in my hand too. I didn't feel anything whatsoever, so when the blood did not come out of my hand, I was ready to have it done in my arm. I had the loveliest ER doctor who was so gentle. I only ever felt slight discomfort when he replaced the full tubes for new ones (as they had to take out like 5 tubes of blood). He also kept my arm slightly bent which made me feel much better than keeping it straight!! There was also a nurse there who was so lovely and just chatted to me throughout the whole procedure about movies and the avengers. overall, that was the best first blood test I could have ever asked for.
A few months go by and I need another blood test. this time its only one tube and I was so scared leading up to it. I knew however, that I had to get this blood test done as it would determine my health. going in with that mindset did not mean that I was not scared and anxious, however It did really motivate me. I decided to go in all by myself, without my mum. I mainly did this because when she was in the room, I used to feel pressured to do it and when I used to chicken out, I felt like I disappointed her. so I wanted to show her that yes I can do it! the nurse was so lovely. I asked her to lay down and she put my arm on a cushion. I also asked her to distract me by talking to me. she felt for a good vein for about 30 seconds and then said she would start the blood test. she asked me about my alevels and during my answer. she put the needle in and I didn't feel anything. (some might feel a small scratch but that's it, however I personally felt nothing) after keeping it in for 5 seconds, she pulled the needle out and I was so confused. I was like was that it?? I felt nothing. she said that is good and that is how its supposed to be. you should not feel any sort of massive pain or discomfort.
to conclude, I had the best docs/nurses do my blood tests so that really helped. bring water if you are prone to fainting after blood tests. the water bottle can also act as a stress ball If you want to tense up your other arm, just keep talking or distracting yourself while getting it done, talk to the nurse and ask if you can lay down. tell them if you are nervous as they can and will help you and make you feel as comfortable as possible. lastly, it takes 5 seconds to fill a tube and the pain is equivalent to a papercut, once you put that into perspective, you will be able to do it. if you are like me and just hate the sensation of the needle going in, breath in while the needle is going in and breath out while the blood is being drawn. this will calm you down and release some of that pain. and just remember 5 seconds of discomfort for a healthy and happy life! if you have any questions, feel free to message me!
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