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Any advice? going to get my first blood count. nineteen yrs and female. afraid of the results. and i almost passed out from my last flu shot. stressed

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Correct: Fear Issue: Fear is a huge disempowering emotion. The person primarily in control of your body, life and how things go for you is you. If our creator gives us freedom, it includes being fearful, foolish, suffering over wise, informed, successful. Suggest working on sorting out basis for the fear(s), often misinformation & pain promoted, while young, by specific experiences & other people. Know the truth & ...

Answered 3/21/2020

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Fear Anxiety: No body likes to be poked with a needle! your words suggest "anxiety" rather than just fear. People who have not been sick, do not like any thing related to healthcare. Please do not anticipate the worst. Simple relaxation technique is deep breathing- breathe in thru the nose & and breathe out rhu the mouth. When we get anxious, we are only in "fight" or "flight" mode and nothing gets in!

Answered 9/15/2015

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