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<blockquote data-quote="tigerlily72" data-source="post: 1299312" data-attributes="member: 38433"><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Hi there. I really feel your anxiety as I too was really needle phobic. Prior to being diagnosed as Type 2 I was almost in two minds about returning to the doctors surgery to have the second fasting blood test. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /> My hubby told me that I had to do it and go, which I knew I had to. But if there had been a way out I would have taken it.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Anyway, this was over a year ago and I'm now a LOT better with needles. So, what has helped me? Well, the fact that if I don't I have to face the potential consequences of not having blood tests or knowing whether my blood sugar is high or low. But importantly, and I think one of the most helpful was attending a CBT (cognitive behavioural course). I completed one on Managing Panic, Anxiety and Worry. I had another "issues" at the time but it's a great course as the techniques train us to re-train and re-programme our brain's way of thinking.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 15px">I know as a type 2 diet controlled diabetic, I don't need to inject so I won't pretend how that feels. But, I have got to the stage where the thought of a flu jab doesn't make me break out in a cold sweat and practically pass out through fear! And yes, I had my flu jab this year for the 2nd year running. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 15px">These courses are free and depending on where you live, you may not necessarily have to go through your Dr.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Do you have someone that can help with doing your insulin until you feel more able and comfortable about doing it yourself? I couldn't even self test my blood glucose and had to get hubby to do it. He did this for me when I wanted to check it for around 5 months. Eventually, I thought "Well what's the worse that can happen? It may hurt?". So, at Xmas time last year, relaxed by a drink or two I did it for myself for the first time. It made me jump a little at first but I learnt to adjust the depth of my lancing pen and he no longer does it for me.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><span style="font-size: 15px">I hope sharing my experience helps you. BIG hugs to you. Take care of yourself. x</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tigerlily72, post: 1299312, member: 38433"] [FONT=Book Antiqua][SIZE=4]Hi there. I really feel your anxiety as I too was really needle phobic. Prior to being diagnosed as Type 2 I was almost in two minds about returning to the doctors surgery to have the second fasting blood test. :eek: My hubby told me that I had to do it and go, which I knew I had to. But if there had been a way out I would have taken it. Anyway, this was over a year ago and I'm now a LOT better with needles. So, what has helped me? Well, the fact that if I don't I have to face the potential consequences of not having blood tests or knowing whether my blood sugar is high or low. But importantly, and I think one of the most helpful was attending a CBT (cognitive behavioural course). I completed one on Managing Panic, Anxiety and Worry. I had another "issues" at the time but it's a great course as the techniques train us to re-train and re-programme our brain's way of thinking. I know as a type 2 diet controlled diabetic, I don't need to inject so I won't pretend how that feels. But, I have got to the stage where the thought of a flu jab doesn't make me break out in a cold sweat and practically pass out through fear! And yes, I had my flu jab this year for the 2nd year running. These courses are free and depending on where you live, you may not necessarily have to go through your Dr. Do you have someone that can help with doing your insulin until you feel more able and comfortable about doing it yourself? I couldn't even self test my blood glucose and had to get hubby to do it. He did this for me when I wanted to check it for around 5 months. Eventually, I thought "Well what's the worse that can happen? It may hurt?". So, at Xmas time last year, relaxed by a drink or two I did it for myself for the first time. It made me jump a little at first but I learnt to adjust the depth of my lancing pen and he no longer does it for me. I hope sharing my experience helps you. BIG hugs to you. Take care of yourself. x[/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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