A 42-year-old member asked:
in what ways can you get rid of the fear of needles?
5 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Trypanophobia: Consider Cognitive Behavior, Exposure therapy or hypnosis.
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Dr. Bernard Seif answered
Clinical Psychology 40 years experience
Fear of needles: is an understandable phobia. A phobia is an irrational fear. You can be treated for this by a clinical psychologist who specializes in phobias. One approach is called systematic desensitization, another is clinical hypnosis. Peace and good health.
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Dr. Andrew Berry answered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
CBT for some works: In contrast to other forms of psychotherapy, cognitive therapy is usually more focused on the present, more time-limited, and more problem-solving oriented. In addition, patients learn specific skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. These skills involve identifying distorted thinking, modifying beliefs, relating to others in different ways, and changing behaviors.
3070 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Paul Grin answered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Triazolam: Anti-anxiety medication like Triazolam can especially help those patients who fear fainting during a shot or injection.
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Dr. Howard Gurr answered
Clinical Psychology 40 years experience
VRT for Phobias: Phobias and anxieties respond well to Virtual Reality Therapy(VRT). VRT is exposure therapy in a safe environment. The research suggests VRT is 90% effective. Seek out a therapist who uses VRT in your area. You can find providers through www.psious.com, www.limbix.com, or www.virtuallybetter.com.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
How do I get rid of my fear of needles?
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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered
Preventive Medicine 73 years experience
Necessity : If you really need it, necessity is the mother of invention.
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