How not to be afraid to donate blood from a vein

On the eve of the analysis try to escape, do not wrap itself once again, drawing to mind the horrific details of the upcoming procedure. I'd rather walk with friends, watch movie, read your favorite book. These familiar things will help pass the time and occupy the mind much more pleasant things than the upcoming visit to the lab. If Intrusive thoughts do not let go, try to think about the potential benefits of surrendered analysis. For example, you just make sure that you are not a carrier of hepatitis or HIV. The analysis on antibodies deposited throughout the pregnancy with the likelihood of rhesus-conflict, shows that your baby is not in danger.

Ask someone from relatives or friends to go with you. With them you will feel much more confident, and abstract conversation will not allow your thoughts to focus solely on the upcoming analysis.

Choose to donate blood times when there is no long queue. Better to get up early and come to the lab 15 minutes before opening. So you can avoid the painful waiting, which will not give you courage.

Entering the office, smile. A positive attitude will help to cope with internal anxiety. If you feel the need to talk, feel free to do it. Speak with a nurse about anything: about how you don't like to donate blood, about the weather, about the rising price of gasoline. Do not worry that you become a chatterbox. Importantly, a lively conversation or monologue helped you to forget about the analysis. During the procedure, don't look at the tools and the process of drawing blood. Carefully examine the walls of the institution, the contents of the shelves or just turn away to the window. Don't close your eyes, it can further reinforce your fear.

After analyzing the sit in the clinic for a long time. Go out, a burst of fresh air will help you to overcome weakness and dizziness. Here you rejuvenate and take a break from bad thoughts much faster.