Overcoming my needle phobia

Video of me overcoming my crazy phobia of needles after a year of councelling =)

I tried to add more info on this because I've had a few questions, but it was too long so I've wrote about my councelling and phobia experience on my blog.

The link to info about my phobia is here:
http://rainbow-rei.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-needle-phobia-history.html

UPDATE 05/10/2011: For the first time since this video, I had another needle today. The CBT has worked so well for me, I encourage everyone who has a phobia to get help. I won't lie, I was scared and I was shaking. It took 2 attempts of having the band on my arm, but I did it and I didn't cry.

If you ever need to talk to me or ask a question, pls msg me :)

Category:

Education

Tags:

• needle
• sharp
• phobia
• fear
• doctors
• nurse
• councelling
• injection
• blood
• Trypanophobia
• aichmophobia
• belonephobia
• enetophobia
• overcome

[louisecowpertwait]

Hi reirei05, I just wanted to say thanks so much for sharing this. I am starting my practicum in clinical psychology & have avoided needles for 13 years. I knew I may have to treat people one day with a needle phobia so decided I had to overcome it. I came across your video looking for exposure vids and found it really helpful. Your story and bravery was inspiring. It's now 2 months later and I had a blood test this morning, i barely felt it! I'm sharing your (and my story) in class tomorrow. =D

[reirei05]

@louisecowpertwait Thats great! I'm glad my video has helped you :) xx

[1958boomergirl]

This is actually beautiful! This uploader had a seriously compassionate therapist and an equally kind nurse on her side. And I also love the fact that the girl was willing to upload this onto YouTube thereby allowing others to use this for at-home therapy for tryphanophobia. This is fantastic! I also love the fact that I'm not the only person out there who is squeamish about needles. Good going, girlfriend!

[reirei05]

@1958boomergirl Thank you :)

[LipLamb]

As soon as I saw the arm strap I couldn't watch the video haha

I have a terrible phobia of needles and will be getting counselling about it through my gp soon.

Well done for getting through it! It's an awful thing to be aflicted with as people see it as you being scared or acting like a baby but I know it is much much more than that.

I hope one day I can do what you have, congratulations! xx

[reirei05]

@LipLamb Glad to hear that you will be getting councelling soon :) It really helped me and now I'm fine around needles. Sometimes I find that I feel a bit uncomfortable being in the vicinity of people getting injections (Eg hospital) but I think its only the same as everyone else would be. I'm sure you will get through it eventually :) x

[megan913005]

im 14 and i had to have 3 cervical cancer jabs at school, it took me over 3 hours to let them inject me, and the first time i had it i fainted and almost broke my neck when i fell on a table! i need to have my tetanus soon and ive been putting it off and not trying to mention it to my mum so she remembers, but this has really helped me, thankyou!!<3

[Frostar55]

im having in 26 minutes injection, i had last year some illness and i had 3 blood tests, on the second one i didnt want to take it twice, then i remember being forced for it, since that i have been extremely scared of these things :/ this is second time, on first time i didnt let her do it :/

[TheologianRBK]

I'm terrified of needles and always cry. I find it's easier to lay down whenever I get blood taken or an iv. I don't even want to see the needle or know what is happening. Just do it. I've gotten a lot better the last few times. I find laying down really helps. I also like when the nurse talks to me and keeps my mind on other things. Good luck to you as you battle this phobia!! You're brave for doing it and sharing it with others!!

[MrRic2828]

oh  poor thing... im in the same boat .. this is horrible ,people dont understand the fear, also i have heard that there is a numbing cream that you can used before..

[theaterqueen95]

I have a slight fear of needles, but after seeing all these comments I guess my case is pretty mild :)

[thevoodoomaster1000]

MY NEEDLE PHOBIA IS SO BAD I DIDN'T MAKE IT PAST 9 SEC IN THIS VIDEO :(