When ever my mom reminds me about going to the doctor to get a flu shot or even a blood test, my heart drops. I really don't know why that happens, I don't think I have a phobia of needles, but I do know that I hate getting vaccines or anything that has to do with getting a shot.
I could never be a diabetic because seeing my grandma give herself a little shot to check her diabetes twice a day is way to much pain for me in my eyes. The procdeure of check your blood sugar is by giving yourself a little shot in order for your blood to flow out of your skin. Personally, I couldn't do it. Everytime I visit, she always ask me to check her blood sugar for her before she eats. I would think to myself "oohh lord your going to hurt yourself." Then I would check her blood and she wouldn't move, shake or scream. I asked "grandma doesn't it hurt when I check your blood?" And she always said "no honey I'm used to it." Then I thought wow your used to shots? What do you think, can you ever get used to giving yourself a little shot twice a day? Well I couldn't because I hate the thought of shots,
Although I hate shots and vaccinations, I realize that there are certain kinds of medicine that can only be given directly in my bloodstream. When getting a shot or a vaccination do you think about the pain or the reward in the long run? As for me I think of the annoying pinch I recieve after the doctor tells me to stay still or stay calm. For some reason, everytime I have to get a shot my heart starts racing, and it gets even worse when the medical assistant calls my name. My nerves get even worse when the doctor walks in the room with gloves on and asks me questions like, "How you doing today." Thats when you know for sure that there is no turning back. Then when the doctor gets all set up, he'll say "Just breathe and stay calm." I never found that to be helpful at all.
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I decided to ask a few people how they felt about getting a shot or a vaccine, and 30 percent said that shots aren't as bad as they thought. While 40 percent, doesn't mind getting shots or giving blood. But about 20 percent of people stated that they hated getting, looking or even thinking about getting a shot. Overall, even though people like me hate getting shots or vaccines, its a beneficial way of preventing sickness and other kinds of diseases.
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I completely agree! I hate going to the doctor's clinic or any medical establishment for the mere reason of seeing the needle or getting a shot. But i agree with your poll, that shots aren't as bad as we think. Sometimes I don't even realize that the needle has already penetrated my skin, and that I had been anxious for no reason at all.
ReplyDeleteI do not like getting shot/vaccinations! Even though it is not as bad as it seems at the end, the anticipation of going to the doctor to get a shot is painful enough. I agree with you!
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