Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can there be any way to fix my phobia of needles?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Suggest: That you find a therapist in your local area who does cognitive behavioral therapy or desentization tx.
Answered 10/26/2017
5k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
CBT: Seek a cognitive-behavioral therapist who specializes in phobias. One method they use is systematic desensitization which slowly and incrementally brings the person closer and closer to the thing they are afraid of in slow, graduated steps that help make the anxiety more tolerable.
Answered 3/19/2015
3.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Why does everything require a blood test? There has to be a way of diagnosing someone without one, seriously I have a severe phobia of needles!
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What are the best and most effective ways to overcome needle phobia? Anything is appreciated!
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What to do if I have to get a blood test but severe needle phobia?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have severe needle phobia and I have a dentists appointment coming up. How do I overcome this?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Could you tell me what's the best way to get over my phobia of needles and injections?
What can I do about my needle phobia?
What to do if I have needle phobia and would love some help?
What should I do if I have a very very bad needle phobia! help please!?
What to do if I have a severe phobia of needles, how do I over come this?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
