Blood Test: Family Member

Fear Of Needles Dept: There are a few steps you can take to make the process of facing needles a little easier:, according to Globe and Mail. Find someone you trust to take your blood or give you an injection. Ask friends or family to tell you where they get bloodwork done, and how comfortable they felt while there. When you find a lab, be honest with the technician about your fears. If it s the needle that scares you, ask them to use a butterfly needle, which is smaller and less painful. If it s seeing blood that worries you, ask if it s possible to lie down to get your blood test done. Having a friend or family member with you for support during the blood test or for the injection may also be helpful and so you re not alone in having a fear of needles. It s important that you are looking for a way to get through this needle-phobia is high on the list of reasons why people avoid getting medical care, even when they are unwell. Ask your doctor what the blood tests are for. Not only is it important to know why a test is being ordered, but knowing the reason behind a test, whether it is to help screen or diagnose a medical condition, may motivate you to face your fears and complete the tests. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.