Is it normal to be a needlephobic?

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I work at a school and they want me to get a TB test (Usual protocol for new employees) but I'm TERRIFIED! I've always had a fear of needles and have even gone so far as to skip medical visits so I don't have to get ,y blood drawn. I panic and can't remain still when I go and have to be held down by someone I know personally to get through a simple injection. Is it normal to be so scared of medical needles?

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Based on 63 votes (45 yes)
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  • A-Hor
    11 years ago

    Many people have a fear a needles. It's not the sight of blood, it's the needles themselves. I'm a 22 year old 6"2' tall man. If I were an angry person I could probably break someone's arm without trying really hard... and I am terrified of needles. Why? Who knows? Everyone's afraid of something, and there's so much that we don't understand about our brains because we only consciously use about 8% of it. So there doesn't need to be logic behind it. But I still go to get blood work done when I need to. It's okay to be afraid, what's not okay is to be so afraid of something that it completely disrupts your life. So if your career is going to be affected because of this, you need to seek some counseling. It doesn't mean it's not normal, it just means this is something that you will need to face eventually, and it's probably best to conquer this fear. Trust me, I get it. It's not easy, but you are in the hands of professionals. You will not be harmed or in any actual danger.

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    • Kitom
      11 years ago

      Wow this actually made me feel quite a bit better about it, Thank you very much!

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  • RomeoDeMontague
    10 years ago

    Oh my god you sound like me. Yes I will do anything to avoid having blood drawn too. trypanophobia is the technical term for it. Yes you are normal since needles hurt.

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  • spunkyturtle
    11 years ago

    I'm the exact same way. The thought of getting blood drawn or an iv makes me so sick! It scares me to death.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    It's normal but you have to face this anxiety for the sake of your wellbeing.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    Yeah i got a friend who faints at the sight of needles.

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  • Ifidieyoung
    11 years ago

    Yeah, it's normal. I know someone who can't even look at themselves getting shots/tattoos or watch someone on T.V. Get shots/tattoos.

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  • mysterymen3000
    11 years ago

    I felt the same way.... Until I turned six years old.

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    • -Solitude-
      11 years ago

      Oh shut up. Being afraid of needles isn't childish.

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