@aurabogado i hate them, too. the ones for blood work are suuuper small, though. you feel the tiniest pinch and then it takes them like +
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@aurabogado oh i get it. what gets me is when they tie the rubber around my arm. ugh! that's when it kicks in. i just take solace in the + -
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@aurabogado + that long, it'll be done. but yeah, i hate it. i feel you so much. -
@aurabogado funny thing is, I just had surgery and the IV needle is so huge that they have to numb you first. The fear of that thing now + -
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@aurabogado also, I hope I'm not making this way worse for you. I'll shut up now. - 4 more replies
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@aurabogado That response was meant in a sincere fashion. Support is always good to have in any personally difficult situation. -
@thedan_morris I take it as completely sincere. Thank you!
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@aurabogado other than drink lots of water so they find your veins easily, not really. Good luck though! - End of conversation
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@aurabogado your dominant hand/arm will have the best veins, don't waste time with the teensy veins on your other side. Don't look. <3 -
@CAwkward Yeah, the temptation to look is horrible. Thank you! -
@aurabogado@CAwkward Ask for a cookie/juice if you feel weak, even if it’s just anxiety. They usually have some on hand.
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@aurabogado Drink lots of water and bring a stress ball/something to squeeze in your other hand. Try to keep your breathing even during it. -
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@aurabogado any kind of activity that takes your mind off helps. You can count or hum if they don't let you have a stress ball
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@aurabogado Valium before? -
@nanaslugdiva Not a good idea for tomorrow, but thank you! -
@aurabogado hmm. Good luck in any case.
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