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Feeling faint at drs

Elfilis

Ok I will be vague here but today I had an appointment which was something related to what I am so squeamish about. In the end I couldn’t complete what was needed due to feeling faint and the last thing I want when I’m about to black out is have any sort of pain. I mean one minute me and the nurse were talking about ACNH and the Simpsons and the next thing is I felt pain which made me feel faint. I will have to reschedule but I’m anxious I’ll fail again. But the thing is if it is quiet then I’m not distracted enough from what is distressing me so it’s kinda like a catch 22 as they say. 

Does anyone have any advice at all on how to maybe not feel so faint? I mean I guess I know what to expect but still that fear of fainting or being unwell just gets the better of me. 

In fact does anyone have any advice on how to get over or at least cope with phobias? 

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  • Well it sounds like you’ve got the right idea distracting yourself by talking about one of your interests. You’re on the right track with that. Usually that is the key for me when I have to deal with needles.

    I wonder if it is possible for you to bring your Switch 2 next time. Might not be the best idea, but that would certainly keep your mind occupied while the nurse/doctor do what they need to do.

  • in reply to profdanger

    I never actually thought of that tbh. Well all my consoles were low battery anyway but I could try that next time. I was playing my Mario kart app but I had lost both internet and phone signal so I couldn’t play that in the nurses room itself. She did say it was hot in the room though but she had no control over the heating. I mean I guess I know what to expect next time but yeah I am just so squeamish!

    Ugh don’t get me started on needles! I bet you no one is as squeamish as me when it comes to them! Omg when I had to have my corona ones I actually had to lie down in front of people because the other beds were taken lol! 

  • in reply to Elfilis
    Elfilis said:
    Well all my consoles were low battery anyway

    Can they be run from an external battery pack like you use to charge a mobile phone on the go?

    This may be worth investing in if it works - they are typically smaller than a mobile phone, give dozens of hours of charging and are pocket sized. Just a thought so you don't find yourself in this situation again.

  • in reply to Iain

    You know what I actually never thought of that. I haven’t got one of those external batteries at the moment but I will look into ordering one. I’ve got all the right wires and that so yeah I’ll probably treat myself to one! Good idea thank you for suggesting Slight smile

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  • in reply to Iain

    You know what I actually never thought of that. I haven’t got one of those external batteries at the moment but I will look into ordering one. I’ve got all the right wires and that so yeah I’ll probably treat myself to one! Good idea thank you for suggesting Slight smile

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