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| Mon, 06-27-2005 - 11:40pm |
Does anyone else have a needle phobia? I am so afraid of needles that I routinely avoid any medical treatments or procedures that involve them. If I get up the courage to ask for a shot that I need, I fight off the nurse until she gives up. I haven't gotten a shot in about five years, but that can't last much longer. The most recent shot that I refused was for tetanus, after I got into an accident about 9 months ago and was just on the verge of needing a new tetanus shot anyway. Plus, I'd like to be tested for all of the STDs. Does anyone have ideas about how to get over this? I'm on Celexa for general anxiety and I've got some Ativan, Trazodone, and Effexor hanging around from old prescriptions but I don't think any of those would help. Thanks in advance for any ideas...

Hey kiddo! I didn't forget about you! I am sorry to post so late, but I needed to track down this thread. Please click on this link & check out what another member to our community experienced. There is help. There is hope. Phobias can be overcome by *exposure* therapy or sometimes it's called *desensitization.* Try a google search on your pc. Also, you can check to find qualified therapists near you. Have you considered hypnosis? That can work, too. We have folks on the board presently who used it to overcome other phobias. Suz, our board cl used it for a driving fear. All the best to you, legendshot. If I can do anything else for you, let me know. I care. I want you to feel better as we all do. You are NOT alone. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
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