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Free Tools

Updated: Jan 5

Having a fear of needles and wanting to help them can seem a bit costly but it does not have to be. Here are some cost effective and free things you can do to overcome the stress of needles:

  • Bringing a friend or family member to hold your hand or distract you or calm you

  • Having a video or music or even thinking of memories/pictures in your mind is a great distraction to have

  • Asking the doctor to use butterfly needles. These needles are typically on hand in doctor offices and hospitals. they are a more painless type of needle to use then others that are used often by individuals

  • There are some individuals who say looking at the procedure makes it worse. Look away while the procedure is happening

  • If you are prone to feinting, laying down before seeing the needles can help

  • Relaxing your muscles helps with pain and using good breathing techniques can help calm your self and relaxes your muscles in your arms

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Hi, I'm Diana Baker

I've been in Girl Scouts for 12 years and working on completing my gold award.  By spreading awareness, through this highest awards project with Girl Scouts, I can help make my community and the world a better place, use resources wisely, be friendly and helpful to others, considerate and caring. 

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My brother, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, and some friends struggle with trypanophobia and have inspired me to do this project. My goal is to give parents, school nurses, pediatricians, and others options to support community members who have a fear of needles.  

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During the process of this project, I was diagnosed with Chronic Migraines and had to get a 'Migraine Cocktail' infusion after suffering with a higher amount of pain for a month.  When receiving the IV, I used some of the free tools recommended on this page.  Being able to complete this treatment allowed me to finish my school semester and re-engage with this awareness project.  

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Additionally, I have tested more tools when receiving vaccines and communicate these ideas with friends and nurses.  

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Hope my research can help others looking for possible coping tools.  I am connecting with local pediatricians and my school nurse, encouraging others like yourself, to help spread awareness for solutions that can help reduce anxiety with needles.  

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