How do I get rid of this phobia? HELP!

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I have venephobia, didn’t know it was a thing just thought I was a weirdo. It’s not a blood phobia, not a needle phobia. I can take shots just fine. I can’t take blood work or IVs without having a full blown panic attack (like a damn severe one) and dry heaving/throwing up everything in my stomach and fully passing out. This is not functional. I can’t talk my way through it I’ve tried. I had a bad fear of shots when I was little and my sister helped me overcome the fear but she has never been able to do anything about this phobia. I can’t look at veins or hear about them or feel them without getting so sick, dizzy, and/or feel like bugs crawling all over me. HELP ME! 😢

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I’d see a therapist. They can help a lot more.

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I have this too but more I’m scared of needles going in the soft part of my elbow , I used to walk like a dinosaur so my arms wouldn’t be open and sometimes even now I’ll be walking and think what if a needle comes through the air and stabs me there . I would have panic attacks thinking about it . If someone got blood work done it makes me sick . Like typing this is making feel panicky and I get weird tinging in my elbows . I’ve always wanted to go to a hypno therapist to see if I could get rid of my fear because it’s insane .

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Following! 
Oh my gosh finally someone else with this!! 
I thought I was the only one lol anytime I tell anyone about it they think I’m crazy. 
I can’t stand looking at my veins anywhere on my body, but especially around my wrists & arms. 
I haven’t had my blood drawn (for check ups & whatnot) in about 4-5 years because of this. Last time I went I was dry heaving & I almost passed out lol it was so embarrassing 
Even the thought of getting my blood drawn or anything like that makes me panicky. I wish there was a way to overcome it so I can finally go back to the doctor for a checkup

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What part of the process makes you start to feel anxious? Walk yourself through a scenario where its happening and try to pinpoint exactly what thoughts or sensations cause the reaction. If possible try CBT with a psychologist, I used to go for my needle phobia (although I didn't manage to work through mine). Maybe try taking anti anxiety tablets on the day or something. Maybe it's the fact that shots are over very fast but blood tests etc aren't, with the shots you don't get the time to work up to a full anxiety attack. I wish I could help you but I haven't figured it out for myself yet, just keep trying and don't beat yourself up over it, you'll get there

How do I get rid of this phobia? HELP!

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