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Hi, everyone! I had a colonoscopy last Tuesday. Everything went well, thankfully, but the worst part for me was the butterfly insert for the IV line. I have always been terrified of those, and I get really anxious about them. Generally, I tend to want to practice exposure therapy with things like these, but I donโt think itโs feasible with this particular issue. Does anyone have any tricks or tips for getting through one of these? Thank you so much! ๐๐ผ๐
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@ProfessorPlum Thank you! This is what I do as well, but I forget about having people asking me questions. Thank you for that! ๐๐ผ๐ BTW: the reason being horizontal helps is because our blood pressure drops; itโs called vasovagal reaction, and when we faint due to it, vasovagal syncope. The reason we faint is so our brain doesnโt lose blood-flow - and therefore oxygen - so being horizontal keeps us from fainting because our brain is not losing blood-flow even though our blood pressure is dropping. Bringing our own stress ball with us and constantly moving our fingers and toes also helps by keeping our blood pressure up. I hope this helps clarify some things. And thank you again for the tip about having people ask me questions! ๐ Now I just have to practice remembering it!! ๐
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Maybe put some earbuds in and listen to soothing music?
@Jen82 Worth a try. Thank you! ๐
I struggle a lot with needles. I used to always pass out any time I had to give a simple blood sample. What I've learned to do is first I tell the nurse I have an anxiety issue and that I need to lay down. I dont know why laying down helps, but even if we're in a room with just a chair, they will always find me a room where I can lay down, even if it's on an x-ray table. Then, I tell the nurse he/she has to talk to me. I don't look at my arm, and I let the conversation distract me from what they're doing. Having someone ask me questions that I have to think about and reply to distracts me more than listening. Even my kids have learned to ask me random questions when I'm having an anxiety attack!
@ProfessorPlum And for an IV that stays in your arm, I always put a blanket or something over it so I don't notice it's there.
โ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision
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