Blood tests
I can’t get over them. And last time I threw up even though I was almost lying down.
@susancaringgirl
Blood tests are never a nice experience. Have you tried anything in the past to make the experience easier for you?
I tried listening to an audiobook but I couldn’t stop feeling sick…
@susancaringgirl
Do you know what it is about the blood test that makes you so ill? (What bothers you about it?)
the needle and the idea, I think
@susancaringgirl
Hmmm... Can you see pictures of needles and be okay? Can you watch other people getting their blood drawn? Are you okay if you have to get a shot? (Injection rather than extraction)
Needles that aren’t in use, yes. I went through a period of watching YouTube videos on all sorts of hospital procedures (child’s guide, so made for the purpose of calming patients down) but I still cannot watch blood tests without covering my eyes even just on a laptop screen at home. As for injections, I used to hate having them at school and I always felt sick afterwards but after my second/third covid vaccine, which tailored to my needs of lying down, I’m no longer scared. In fact, I am very proud of how I handled it. So it’s the veins that I hate now, basically. I would find a finger blood test a lot easier. But it’s also the concept; just the word will make me go pale and panic.
Blood tests are a scary experience. It’s understandable that you’re afraid of them. Maybe try closing your eyes and thinking about things you like to do or people you like to see. I’m wishing you luck if you ever have to get a blood test again.
Thank you! I did have my eyes closed through the whole thing, and I had prepared audio, games, relaxation,… but the anticipation was really hard. The worst part…
