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I have to get tested for some serious health issues. But I have fear of getting infection during blood test. The mere thought of having blood test cause my heart to race. I go in sudden depression. It is important get tested but I cannot tell anyone about issue I am facing so l have to get tested on my own. Please if anyone can give me suggestions to go through this.
My current health issues are due to needle OCD. I have taken some really stupid decisions because of it. I don't want to repeat. Please help.
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ilyar03542 newhopes123
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The chance for you to get infected from a sterlized needle is most probably less that having an heart attack from worring too much!
Obsessions come and go, gradually! So start now by practicing to take the control of your thoughts. Take this from a person who suffered from severe obsessions coupled with moderate compulsions.(Try to avoid medicine!!)
borderriever newhopes123
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If you are living in the UK, every injection is done with a new pristine needle, so it would not have been used before.
My bloods are checked quite a few times a year and they ALWAYS use a clean needle, they are radiated and that kills anything that would get in your body, they are even packed in a sealed container
Stop worrying
BOB
newhopes123 borderriever
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I don't live in UK. I am from one of the developing countries. Health sector is nightmare here. Lab technician don't understand fear of needles, when I explain them they get irritated which makes me more paranoid.
I have developed new fear that when needle cap is removed what if the person get accidently prick himself.
However I will get tested tomorrow. It's necessary. Will again ask them to let me know there each step so that I don't obsess about it later.
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