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Hi guys. My name is Lea, I'm 28 and I have a very severe needle phobia. I react physically when anyone comes near me with a needle. Mostly I curl up in a ball and just scream, but I've been known to punch and kick and even cause injury to those trying to give me a needle. I haven't had a needle while conscious for over 10 years - and it took five people to hold me down that time.
My husband and I have just started trying to get pregnant and I'm terrified at the thought of having a blood test while pregnant - which other mums have told me I will have to do. Any support in overcoming my phobia would be greatly appreciated : )
My husband and I have just started trying to get pregnant and I'm terrified at the thought of having a blood test while pregnant - which other mums have told me I will have to do. Any support in overcoming my phobia would be greatly appreciated : )
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Have you tried any type of relaxation therapy. I tried this and it did help once but then my wife tricked me in a blood test and I had no time to prep now I have been having panic attacks ever since. Even a week or more afterwards. Granted they have been getting less severe as the days progress but I can't get most of the images or feelings out of my mind. Or worse I run through all the images again so I can figure out when she is going to trick me again. I've only had 4 blood tests in my 33 years so far but this last one really did me in. There is a website dedicated to some of this stuff here http://www.needlephobia.info/ and some where they will tell you the types of phobia and how one might solve it. I hope you can find some help at least see a therapist since you are trying to become pregnant and you have to be strong for your baby. I have been trying to find help on and off but since the end result is another blood test and seeing my quack doctor that doesn't even believe I have needle phobia I'm not looking forward to any more treatments.
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