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First blood test in years tmrw and my T shots have been helping my needle phobia but I’m still nervous any tips?

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Anonymous 5w

i like to have like one earbud in so i can play music for myself, i also like to take like a deep breath before they put the needle in since i find it easier to relax my arm when i let it back out in case any of that helps

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Anonymous 5w

squeeze your fist and make sure to keep your arm out straight when they put the needle in. i HATE getting blood drawn but i was told once to keep my arm out straight and it made it hurt way less

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Anonymous

#1 5w

Thanks it does! I always need to remind myself to breathe

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OP 5w

happy to help! good luck with your appointment, hope it goes smoothly!

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