Well, there is that but I was thinking of the sensation of having that much less blood. I've only given blood a few times so maybe you get used to it after giving blood more often.nikki191 said:
Poll: Fear of Needles?
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Ouch.Straitjacketeering said:
I dont think needles are that bad, the last injection I got I didnt feel it until it was already done and it was pretty painless overall.
No, I'm not afraid of needles. I like to watch when I get my blood drawn; I find the procedure interesting.
It would be unfortunate if I were afraid, considering I'm required to get my blood drawn every few months, and I've had to test my own blood.
I also have a few tattoos - I even gave myself one during my teen years, though it faded away.
It would be unfortunate if I were afraid, considering I'm required to get my blood drawn every few months, and I've had to test my own blood.
I also have a few tattoos - I even gave myself one during my teen years, though it faded away.
I don't mind having injections. I don't like them either. I know that they're for my own good, so I don't complain.
The worst one I've had was the one for TB. It scabbed over and bled and wept puss for about two weeks afterwards. That wasn't fun, I can tell you...
The worst one I've had was the one for TB. It scabbed over and bled and wept puss for about two weeks afterwards. That wasn't fun, I can tell you...
I understand, there was a time where I had a shot everyday for 2 months, and then every two days. The beginning is the worst... Also, a lot depends on who makes the shot. One nurse could do it good and I didn't feel anything, bleeding stopped after 2 minutes... And there's another nurse, that hurts like hell and afterwards it bleeds for 5-10 minutes. Oh, and it swells a lot after she's done the shot.Cpt_Oblivious said:
Some people are just not meant for that.
When people like that give you the shot, you have to wonder how they ever became a nurse.Abedeus said:
Scared as hell of those things, because when I was a child, I had to get rabies shots. And those fuckers hurt. Oh, yeah, and 34 other needles, because we were planning on being in Venezuela for 3 years... turns out we only went three months. So, long story short, I have a hatred of needles, and am currently immune to rabies.
I don't have a problem with them, although they have a problem with me. Every time I have blood drawn or get a shot I either get woozy or pass out. Last time I had blood drawn they had to use smelling salts to wake me up, which are disgusting by the way DX.
It's not a fear thing, it's a physical reaction called "veso-vagal" or something like that. I think it also might have something to do with a blood clotting disorder I have. But it sucks.
It's not a fear thing, it's a physical reaction called "veso-vagal" or something like that. I think it also might have something to do with a blood clotting disorder I have. But it sucks.
Needle Man sounds like a comic book villain from the sixties. Probably one who fought the Flash and/or Batman.Straitjacketeering said:
I have no problem with blood, but needles... eeek. Whenever I have a vaccination or blood test, I natter throughout to distract myself, then my blood pressure drops 15 mm and I have to lie down.
As for why... if it was rational it wouldn't be a phobia. I can have jabs now, I just find it incredibly unpleasant.
As for why... if it was rational it wouldn't be a phobia. I can have jabs now, I just find it incredibly unpleasant.
As some other people said, I love needles. That feeling of them going into my arm is great! And watching the people who get scared of needles and cry and even faint while getting them just makes it funnier for me.
I got used to needles when I had to have regular injections for allergies some time ago. I actually kind of like injections now. And no, I'm not a heroin addict.