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If you’ve got a phobia about needles and injections, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that about one in every ten people suffer from this fear to a greater or lesser extent.

I’m fortunate enough to be at the lower end of the scale – I look away from the TV when someone’s being injected and I do the same in real life when I have to have an injection by a nurse.

But if your fear is worse than that, what can you do?

Because it’s not much fun to faint or experience a panic attack when you’re in the same room as a nurse wielding a needle,

Start by telling the other person about your fear.

Because it’s common, you won’t be the only person they’ve met who suffers from being frightened by the idea of something sharp being jabbed into you. There’s a good chance they will be able to distract you while they do the deed – and with modern needles and techniques, there’s a very good chance that they will be able to do this with you barely even noticing. That will depend on the type of injection - obviously if they need a blood sample it’s unlikely you won’t notice it happening but with some gentle talking, it should be reasonably OK.

The nurse won’t be upset that you’re telling them about your fear – they’re much happier knowing about it beforehand than having to help you up from the floor after you’ve fainted. And they may well be able to call in reinforcements or allow you to have a friend in the room to help reassure you.

Chances are – unless you’re very young or your parents were adamantly anti-vaxxers - this won’t be the first time you’ve had an injection.

Depending on your reaction last time, it may help to remember how you coped. Or you may be better putting the experience as far behind you as possible. You’ll know which of these is the most appropriate.

If you start to panic or gasp for breath, remember to breathe. Breathing is an essential part of living and taking deep breaths helps calm us down. Don’t gulp the air in – do your best to just slowly breathe in and out. Ideally whilst thinking of a calming place where you’re normally chilled.

Breathe out slowly as well – that also helps calm you and slow you down a bit.

Remembering the positive side of injections can also help. They cut your pain. Personally, I’d rather have a numb mouth for a while after a trip to the dentist than be gassed and put under but you could discuss this option if it really is a massive issue. But it would definitely be over the top for a vaccination. So remember the positive side in this case and how many lives have been saved by the ”sharp scratch” that is the modern term for having an injection – the descriptions from my youth are no longer deemed politically correct.

Gripping something tightly works for me – my knuckles turn quite white if I’m due an injection at the dentist, even though I’ve closed my eyes. I find it more difficult to look away when the needle is mere inches from my head.

Before your appointment, it’s also worth listening to a hypnosis track designed to help you overcome your fear about needles and injections.

It’s very effective – most people report that their worries are a lot less after listening – and because it’s a download, it’s there, ready and waiting, whenever it’s needed.

Check out the link below this video to get hold of the track.

https://hypnosisabc.com/go/needles













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