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<blockquote data-quote="azure" data-source="post: 1417821" data-attributes="member: 39639"><p>I have a needle phobia. I've had Type 1 more than 20 years and I still have my needle phobia. It's improved a little, but it's still there. I still struggle with blood tests, but my injections/cannulas are ok (I'm on a pump). Firstly, the whole experience is very different from a blood test because I'm in control; the needle is tiny and manufactured to be as painless as possible; it's not an optional extra - it keeps me alive; if I want to feel good then the insulin will help me feel my best.</p><p></p><p>The most important of those is the first one - that I'm in control. Giving yourself an injection is very different from being injected by another person.</p><p></p><p>I've found the trick is to 'think through' the injection. That is, think into the future about what you're going to eat, etc, or even do a Maths sum in your head, whatever occupies your mind.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azure, post: 1417821, member: 39639"] I have a needle phobia. I've had Type 1 more than 20 years and I still have my needle phobia. It's improved a little, but it's still there. I still struggle with blood tests, but my injections/cannulas are ok (I'm on a pump). Firstly, the whole experience is very different from a blood test because I'm in control; the needle is tiny and manufactured to be as painless as possible; it's not an optional extra - it keeps me alive; if I want to feel good then the insulin will help me feel my best. The most important of those is the first one - that I'm in control. Giving yourself an injection is very different from being injected by another person. I've found the trick is to 'think through' the injection. That is, think into the future about what you're going to eat, etc, or even do a Maths sum in your head, whatever occupies your mind. [/QUOTE]
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