I am very scared of blood, veins, and needles. Every time I get blood drawn, I faint, and it’s not the pain it’s the actual thought of a needle in my vein. I am so scared. Also I can’t see anyone else bleeding either. Last time I had fainted after blood drawing, my blood sugar had dropped. Other than that it’s normal on everyday basis. How do I overcome this fear???:(((
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I am very scared of blood, veins, and needles. Every time I get blood drawn, I faint, and it's not the pain it's the actual thought of a needle in my vein. I am so scared. Also I can't see anyone else bleeding either. Last time I had fainted after blood drawing, my blood sugar had dropped. Other than that it's normal on everyday basis. How do I overcome this fear????:(((
Some people do have these feelings.
It is easy to learn to manage these feelings by getting more exposure with a strong will that nothing is going to happen to you. Kinda like rationalize your thoughts. Say to yourself there is nothing harmful there. If needles are to be used then why they are necessary. We all have blood inside us. it is bound to come out if injured so what is the big deal.
Imagine blood by closing your eyes. Imagine needle also. Make your mind 'numb' gradually.
Approaching the cause of fear repeatedly makes one fearless.
Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water when anticipating exposure and sit down or better yet, lie down.
Read about vasovagal response/syncope or neurocardiogenic syncope.
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Best thing as barqun has said lie down thats what my doctor adviced me to do. I’m the same I can’t stand the sight of blood especially when its being drawn from the veins 
I get this real horrible strembling feeling. Look away when the needle is being inserted and talk to the nurse or doctor whilst they are drawing the blood that way you will have your attention drawn towards the conversation.
Hope it helps
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Try putting ketchup on your hands and look at it. :p
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you may have to go to "Hematological Syndrome Therapy" to attend a session or two to get rid of your fears of seeing blood. :)
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I do look away but still faint. It's terrible that few days ago my mother had a cut on her thumb. I couldn't even bandage her, but had to leave the room cause I couldn't see the blood.
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Some people have the feeling.Just regard the blood as tomato juice.:)
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I am to like that!! I just cant see the blood. Get faint just like you. Even I could n`t stand my nose piercing and got fainted right at the jeweler! It was so embarrassing!
Also when my Grandma was in ICU I went to meet her and got fainted! she expired the other day!
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I think the fear is mainly in your mind ... the more you tell yourself that you are scared of it , the worst it will get ... imagine in emergency situations you might be the only one with the wounded person , in that case , you wont be able to tend to the injured person because of your fear , whats more important , your fear or your ability to save a life ?
So tell yourself deep down in your heart , blood is a source of life , not death .. you should be able to handle this trauma ... it will only come through will power .. sometimes its the mental images of things that scare us , so might help if you stop your mind from thinking of those images ... think of good things ... be brave ...