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I have vasovagal syncope when i see a bunch of blood, but i need to get it treated before i enter medical school in 2 years.
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Phobia therapy: is highly effective. This is likely to respond to the same sort of treatment. Without an actual examination, I cannot give specific medical advice on your particular health, a variation of cognitive behavioral therapy called applied tension is generally used http://www.anxietybc.com/self-help/applied-tension-technique-people-who-faint-sight-blood-or-needles
Answered 8/3/2014
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Vasovagal response : You are not alone. Many people who became doctors have fainted at the first sight of blood. Fear of the unknown, overwhelmed by all the stimulation, lack of sleep, and hunger can create the perfect storm and lead to a vasovagal response. As you become more comfortable and through repetition (habituation) this queasiness will resolve.
Answered 5/18/2018
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