How to Cope With Having Injections
Stay calm, all the way up to the time of the shot, even on your way to your doctor., Understand that it is just a shot., Once you arrive at the doctor's office, there are three simple time periods to remember: Before the shot, during the shot, and...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Stay calm
You can achieve this by listening to your favorite music, looking out the window, playing a Game Boy, or doing anything else that relaxes you. -
Step 2: all the way up to the time of the shot
You are not going to feel anything more than a little prick in your arm, and it is going to help you to stay healthy.
Who wants to be home with the flu when their friends are out having fun? , Before the shot- In the waiting room, read a book, listen to calm and happy music, go online if you have a laptop, or do anything else that will get your mind off the shot.
By entertaining yourself, you will feel much less tense.
When you finally see the doctor, you can request to do the shot first to get it out of the way.
After all, it could throw off your blood pressure if your heart is beating rapidly.
During the shot- Hold a parent's hand if you're a child.
If you're an adult, you can still hold someone's hand if you wish, such as a nurse's.
Don't look at the needle.
Also, let your arm go floppy! If you tense up, it will be really painful.
Clench the fist of the arm that is not getting the shot, and it will all be over in a matter of seconds.
After the shot- Give yourself a pat on the back! You have gotten your shots, and possibly even a lollipop.
Treat yourself by going to get some ice cream or doing another activity you enjoy. -
Step 3: even on your way to your doctor.
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Step 4: Understand that it is just a shot.
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Step 5: Once you arrive at the doctor's office
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Step 6: there are three simple time periods to remember: Before the shot
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Step 7: during the shot
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Step 8: and after the shot.
Detailed Guide
You can achieve this by listening to your favorite music, looking out the window, playing a Game Boy, or doing anything else that relaxes you.
You are not going to feel anything more than a little prick in your arm, and it is going to help you to stay healthy.
Who wants to be home with the flu when their friends are out having fun? , Before the shot- In the waiting room, read a book, listen to calm and happy music, go online if you have a laptop, or do anything else that will get your mind off the shot.
By entertaining yourself, you will feel much less tense.
When you finally see the doctor, you can request to do the shot first to get it out of the way.
After all, it could throw off your blood pressure if your heart is beating rapidly.
During the shot- Hold a parent's hand if you're a child.
If you're an adult, you can still hold someone's hand if you wish, such as a nurse's.
Don't look at the needle.
Also, let your arm go floppy! If you tense up, it will be really painful.
Clench the fist of the arm that is not getting the shot, and it will all be over in a matter of seconds.
After the shot- Give yourself a pat on the back! You have gotten your shots, and possibly even a lollipop.
Treat yourself by going to get some ice cream or doing another activity you enjoy.
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