tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11811829.post8639338456277015893..comments2023-07-20T08:36:15.749-07:00Comments on what I'm complaining about today: shineyspikeythinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03892841226696214535noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11811829.post-10613337643207382742010-02-27T15:35:03.128-08:002010-02-27T15:35:03.128-08:00Desensitization = "the progressive exposure o...Desensitization = "the progressive exposure of the patient to gradually more frightening stimuli"<br /><br />Now THAT sounds like fun!Tokyo Biker Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12929697437149545927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11811829.post-47802161230010137422010-02-24T13:40:23.839-08:002010-02-24T13:40:23.839-08:00I recommend the lying down. I used to pass out eve...I recommend the lying down. I used to pass out every time I had any qty of blood drawn (historically have had very low blood pressure). also it's been true for me that if I feel amped up about it, I will inevitably pass out.meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669110107187360588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11811829.post-14307705363105628332010-02-24T10:50:24.280-08:002010-02-24T10:50:24.280-08:00so randomly came across your blog, but my boyfrien...so randomly came across your blog, but my boyfriend has the same problem! it's not the pain, he just passes out at the sight of needles or blood, and he's a big tough guy. what he does now is tells the person drawing blood, and asks for a glass of water. if he drinks it while the blood is being taken, it takes his mind off of it, and makes you keep breathing. ghetto, but it works!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com