Question 1

toronto offers a rapid hiv blood test from finger prick. is it as good as regular blood test from vein? i fear needles. so want to take rapid.

Accepted Answer

Almost as good: The finger prick HIV blood tests are very good, almost as good as laboratory based blood tests. If enough time has passed since the last possible exposure, the result is conclusive. That's 4-6 weeks for the antigen-antibody ("combo", 4th generation) tests and 6-8 weeks for most antibody-only tests. The oral fluids test isn't quite as good, taking up to 3 mo. and still missing a few infections.

Question 2

advice? i am having  trouble with my fear of needles?

Accepted Answer

Common fear: This is not too unusual. There are psychotherapists who specialize in various phobias and this is one they'll know about. Also, your physician may have dealt with it directly and might be able to help you through it in the situation. Bring it up to the dr. Ask for a referral or for help right there in the office.  The therapist might help with other issues too, so it can be a good deal. Best!

Question 3

what is done for someone with a serious fear of needles?

Accepted Answer

Serious CBT: Desensitization therapy has several forms and one might be just right for you. You'll learn to tolerate the terrible reaction you have a step at a time until it is minimal or gone. It is a very well-established technique with exceptional success rates if you want to succeed.

Question 4

how can i get over fear of needles?

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CBT : Systematic desensitization is a specific type of behavior therapy that is very helpful to individuals to overcome fears.  It involves gradual exposure to the feared stimulus while teaching a person to be able to be able to acclimate to their own feelings of fear.  Contact a licensed psychologist trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for this type of treatment.

Question 5

how can i overcome a fear of needles?

Accepted Answer

Needle phobia: Try to expose your self to needles gradually, have a friend accompany to your next doctor's appointment when you have blood work. Ask your doctor to help with your anxiety as well. This is a learned fear that can be reduced significantly with gradual exposure. Best.

Question 6

how can i get over bad fear of needles?

Accepted Answer

Trypanophobia:  Consider  Cognitive Behavior,  Behavioral Therapy, Psychotherapy, Exposure therapy or hypnosis.

Question 7

what could cause my intense fear of needles (shots)?

Accepted Answer

What's excessive?: Nobody likes shots.  Phobias grow as avoidance of the feared event increases.  Perhaps your fears have caused you to exaggerate the pain associated with shots. The fears can go away quickly.  I treated a person with shot phobias who shortly after starting treatment was dx'd with diabetes.  He had to start giving himself Insulin shots and lost his shot phobia in about one week. Quick cure!

Question 8

what do i do to get over my fear of needles/injections?

Accepted Answer

CBT phobia therapy: A therapist experienced with treating phobias would be a good idea. It's like unlearning the fear and learning how to tolerate feelings associated with unrealistic threat. As this is a fairly common phobia, there are therapists who have really effective strategies. Good luck working with one of them!

Question 9

why can't i get over my fear of needles? it's soooo bad

Accepted Answer

Need to know: What have you tried? If you find a good CBT therapist who says they've worked w/ this phobia, it will almost certainly work! It's a common problem and you might also work on other issues that have troubled you. It takes a bit of effort and time, but it's worth it!

Question 10

help please? what is the best way to get over the fear of needles?

Accepted Answer

Trypanophobia: Consider  Cognitive Behavior,  Behavioral Therapy, Psychotherapy, Exposure therapy or hypnosis.

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Toronto offers a rapid hiv blood test from finger prick. is it as good as regular blood test from vein? i fear needles. so want to take rapid.

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What is done for someone with a serious fear of needles?

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What could cause my intense fear of needles (shots)?

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