Are you scared of needles (injections)?

@katemeow (847)
Singapore
December 22, 2008 5:43pm CST
I am just about to go to the doctor to have a routine check up. Part of it includes a blood test. I am not really scared of needles but I know a lot of people are? What about you? :)
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9 responses
@GADHISUNU (2162)
• India
23 Dec 08
I love injections on the contrary. In fact I want(ed) to be a doctor just for the love of pricking. I keep humoring some of the scared kids to get pricked if need be, by giving them a positive idea about getting pricked.
@shreed_14 (460)
• India
23 Dec 08
Well,its not that I am not at all scared of injections but the feeling is surely not at all pleasant.The last time I went to the hospital,it was to get my blood group checked.The person who was to carry out the test was surprised to see me shivering so much.He held my finger very tightly and pricked the tip.I didn't even realize it was over.Then I was like are you done?Is it really over?What was I scared of?So,I don't think you need to worry about the pain much.
@katemeow (847)
• Singapore
28 Dec 08
well, that's true. I think people are more scared of the fact that a needle is going to poke them for blood thanks for responding!
• Canada
24 Dec 08
I used to be scared of them, growing up, but as I became an adult I realized there were bigger things in the world to worry about than getting a quick needle. I just go in, get the injection/blood test, get out, and get on with my life. My sister, on the other hand, is scared stiff of needles.
@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
23 Dec 08
I'm not really a fan of them, but I'm do not have a phobia about them or anything.
22 Dec 08
im not scared of needles and if i needed to have one or more then i would but i dont enjoy them, they are quite painful. not very nice :)
@katemeow (847)
• Singapore
23 Dec 08
me too! i noticed that they are more painful if injected on finger tips than the arm. ouch!
• Philippines
23 Dec 08
I get used to it... I got diabetes, and I have my insulin injections almost everyday...
@katemeow (847)
• Singapore
23 Dec 08
wow, thats tough! I just had ONE this morning and i felt a bit scared. can't imagine how long it will take me to get used to it. Hope you are well Merry Christmas!
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
22 Dec 08
I am terrified of needles, I had to have a blood test some time ago and they told me to sit in the chair to have it done but I told them it might be best if I was horizontal as I tend to faint or am literally sick....I hate them.
@coolcat123 (4387)
• India
23 Dec 08
When I was very young, I was very afraid of it.I cried several times before taking injections but now I am not too much afraid of it.As now I have grown up and can handle to pain so taking injections for me is very easy and I am no longer afraid of it.
• China
22 Dec 08
No, I didn't, but I real saw somebody who scared about it. She is girl, who the docter want to inject her, she looked like nevous, closed her eyes, almost shriek when the needle closed to her.