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Venephobia-fear of veins

doomsdaydream June 27th, 2016

Anybody got it? It seems like a very rare phobia, and I can't find many people on the internet that have it.

I did/do have a general fear of blood/shots/doctors, but I recently realized the bigger problem is veins. None of this is tied to a negative past experience; I believe I inherited the blood fear from my dad.

I have to go get my first blood test today, which of course comes from the veins in my inner arm. Tied to the whole vein thing is a fear of wrists, inner arm, and back of the knee areas, as they have obvious veins. I once passed out because a lady standing in front of me in church had veiny legs. Just reading about veins makes me feel like I'm going to be sick and faint.

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brightTown5682 June 27th, 2016

Actually, this is my first time around the word. Thank you for educating us! :)

I can agree that most people don't like seeing veins on other places of the body.

@doomsdaydream

brightTown5682 June 27th, 2016

I'll see what else I can gather and try not to hurl. laughcheeky

@doomsdaydream

lauren862 August 3rd, 2016

I have the exact same thing, i can't stand looking at veins or touching them and even thinking about them makes me feel sick :( I don't know where mine started but i feel like it could of been from having to have various blood tests but im not sure.