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Greater azea wrote:

I'm supposed to have labs/blood drawn this Friday but the needle used makes me really anxious. What should I do to help me get my mind off of it? Sometimes I cringe at the sensation of the needle. I'm anxious around needles like those.

I used to have to get my blood drawn twice a week to monitor my lithium levels. I found the easiest way of handling it is to just take a deep breath, let it out, and relax as much as possible. It doesn't take long, and while its not comfortable, it's far easier and quicker if you are loose, relaxed and generally chill.