Getting your blood drawn

[Jazzy]

Do you have a fear of getting your blood drawn?

If so: What gets you though it?

 

[tango]

Do you have a fear of getting your blood drawn?

If so: What gets you though it?

I've never liked needles and the last time I gave a blood sample was probably three years ago. I should get it checked again I guess. It's not a huge deal, objectively speaking, so I just grit my teeth and get on with it.

 

[Albion]

Tango's response to the challenge of a blood draw is one I agree with. Our aversion to the procedure is out of proportion to the actual event, so just get on with it. After all, it only takes seconds to complete. I should add that I never look at any of the phlebotomist's equipment or my own arm when it's about to happen or while it's going on.

 

[NewCreation435]

I get my blood drawn about every three or four months to check my diabetes. It is no big deal but some nurses are better at it than others.
I try not to look while they are doing it and turn my head the other way.

 

[Stravinsk]

No, not really. Probably biggest concern was if the needle/syringe was used/not properly cleaned/sterilized recently on a vaxxed person.

I'm a pure blood and I expect this may be valuable for several reasons in the future.

 

[Angelina1239]

Do you have a fear of getting your blood drawn?

If so: What gets you though it?

I hate it. But if I must, I tell them I am really nervous and must not look. I close my eyes and try to think of something else.