Stood Up For My Rights Today!

[kastour]

That's really good of you! I am proud :) I know how that is. I've often told myself for weeks before an appointment "I am going to say this because that's what I deserve and that's what I want" only to get there and not do it out of fear of hurting someone's feelings or starting trouble or ruining a relationship. You made a big step forward and I can look up to that!

By chance, do you (or anyone here) know if that sort of thing (being sedated for injections) is allowed for any injections? I'm behind on years and years of shots because of a terrible fear of needles.

 

[Britt.f7]

I know this probably seems too personal to say, but I stood up to my sexual fears to have an intimate evening with my husband. I decided to not worry about the flashbacks. Thankfully they didn't come. I felt stronger having done so.

By chance, do you (or anyone here) know if that sort of thing (being sedated for injections) is allowed for any injections? I'm behind on years and years of shots because of a terrible fear of needles.

Not that I'm aware of, but I know there are medical personnel on here. My cousin and son are both afraid of needles. My cousin absolutely freaks out even with the xanax they give her before hand. My son had a lot of medical issues when he was younger and he screamed any time he saw a white coat and needle. Then he got better, until the day they gave him about 7 shots and did a blood clotting test. From there on it has been down hill. He says he can handle the pain, he just can't stand the idea of the needle. I hate shots and having my blood drawn but I've gotten better and less panicky. Not humming during the procedure as often.

 

[therapybankrupt]

Wow impressed! Great job in self care 99! One million likes on this!

 

[kastour]

Could you point me in the direction of this personnel? I'm probably at great risk. I haven't even gotten my hepatitis shot you're supposed to get in elementary. I'm also behind on tetanus and other immunizations.

 

[xlivingdeadgirl]

Most excellent!! Feels good doesn't it? Best of luck with your future procedures.

 

[99Phoenix99]

By chance, do you (or anyone here) know if that sort of thing (being sedated for injections) is allowed for any injections? I'm behind on years and years of shots because of a terrible fear of needles.

I'm not sure actually... depends on the injections and how invasive they are I'd imagine. I'm sorry I'm not much help to you. I'm sure if you asked your doctor you could set something up. Or maybe take a pill to help before you go in?

But thank you for all of your kind words. It really was a big deal for me. I've either been hospitalized or on bed rest for the past 8 years so while I've grown accostumed to medical procedures and invasive procedures with needles.... this one in particular is a thing of nightmares for me. As I said it's made me pass out and go into shock from pain. Not having to deal with that.... it's a huge relief. I actually have this procedure planned for next friday. Hopefully it'll be easy peasy.

I stood up to my sexual fears to have an intimate evening with my husband. I decided to not worry about the flashbacks. Thankfully they didn't come. I felt stronger having done so.

That's awesome Britt! And that's not TMI that's something to be lauded. I actually have that problem myself. You said your son has a fear of needles because of all of his procedures? It's weird you'd think I'd be afraid of needles too but I'm not. I'm afraid of people touching me :/ I've associated the pain from my procedures to people touching me. Not the needles. It's pretty messed up. Anyhow I have severe difficulties in letting someone touch me especially in any type of romantic sense. It's... it's a horrible feeling. Wanting someone to touch you but when they actually do? You freeze up and it's just not good. It's a real mindf***k. I'm really impressed and a bit jealous. I hope one day I can get to that point too. I'm very happy for you :)

 

[Britt.f7]

It's weird you'd think I'd be afraid of needles too but I'm not.

I think I meant Kastour.

I'm glad that I'm not alone in the intimacy department. On one hand I want to be that way and the other I tell myself no. That it is a bad thing. Dirty. I've really had to talk myself out of it. Not always an easy thing to do and not something that happens often. It was good to get past it enough to even continue on without the flashbacks. For that I'm thankful.

 

[cherryblossom]

By chance, do you (or anyone here) know if that sort of thing (being sedated for injections) is allowed for any injections? I'm behind on years and years of shots because of a terrible fear of needles.

If you are just talking about regular intra-muscular injections in the top of the arm/thigh/bottom, then I would imagine the only thing available would be a short acting benzodiazepine such a xanax, which might take the edge off your anxiety. Any heavy duty sedation, (being knocked out) would require you to have an injection (and likely a cannula placed in your hand or arm), which then kind of defeats the point, if it is needles you are phobic about.

Other options, (if it is pain you are worried about) could be to enquire if it would be possible to have a numbing agent or freezing spray applied to your skin prior to the injection.

 

[hinds_feet]

That's awesome! I hope you can hold onto this feeling for a long time, and reflect back on it in moments when you need to assert yourself! You did fabulous :)

 

[all_akimbo]

That is so wonderful! I got chills reading your post. Good for you. Standing up for yourself is no easy task. It is hard for people without PTSD. You filled me with hope today. Thank you so much for sharing. So glad that you know you are in control. You have the right to be in control and to have a say about your treatments. Congratulations. In my mind this was a huge win for you. Great job! :)

 

[saffy]

SO HAPPY!

We are for you :happy:


It is so liberating eh.

That first step to looking after your own needs without feeling guilty, or whatever, about it.

Great feeling.

Well done :)

best wishes
Saffy :)