Are you afraid of needles? (Trypanophobia)

I've always been afraid of needles. Once, I freaked out so bad I screamed like crazy when the nurse came at me with the needle. The nurse and my mom had to hold me down tight. I was so scared I couldn't even think straight. Having my mom there helped me feel a bit better, even though it was still scary as heck.

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IM5688 · 61-69, M

Yes and no. For some reason, needles truly hurt me, give me a lot of pain. One doctor told me it was because I have very sensitive upper skin nerves. I can take a shot, but if they want to take blood from a vein, they must use a butterfly needle, (that's the one they use on infants.)