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hamsterjill

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15. Are you a needle phobe like I am?

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Thu May 8, 2025, 11:16 PM

May 8

Please don't be afraid. It makes all the difference in the world if you get someone who knows and understands the needle phobia stuff. So many people discount it, but it is REAL and it can be debilitating.

Please do what you need to do for yourself. If you are fearful, be completely honest with any medical personnel. Ask them to help you through any fears, etc.

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Go to the ER, NOW! Ocelot II May 8 #1

Use the Uber! SheltieLover May 8 #2

Call 911 NOW! JoeOtterbein May 8 #3

Good idea! SheltieLover May 8 #5

The ambulance medics can triage you and decide if you need an ER visit. Laffy Kat May 8 #16

WE LOVE YOU, stop posting and go to the ER NOW. BOSSHOG May 8 #4

This! 👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆 SheltieLover May 8 #6

you need to learn to value your own capabilites Skittles May 8 #7

Call 911 NOW! If you've been vomiting for 3 days you're likely seriously dehydrated. SaveOurDemocracy May 8 #8

Please go. If nothing else, good practice for future needs. Let us know when you can. Call 911 if you have to. Silent Type May 8 #9

Sending you hugs. I'm sorry you are alone. I would go with you if you were nearby. Please take good care of yourself, LiberalLoner May 8 #10

good advice on here. Get to the ER however you can. Walleye May 8 #11

u might b surprised who wd go and hold your hand. mopinko May 8 #12

Get to the ER NOW! LoisB May 8 #13

Try and pu things in perspective if you can. What's the worse that can happen... you get need fluids in you and med FloridaBlues May 8 #14

Are you a needle phobe like I am? hamsterjill May 8 #15

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