tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post7011568928739647834..comments2024-03-13T16:31:40.720-06:00Comments on North Wapiti Blog: A Phobia Put To BedKaren Ramsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654825468754407614noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-33779164547811767482009-09-02T08:36:50.874-06:002009-09-02T08:36:50.874-06:00Oh i have the exact same phobia! I've got used...Oh i have the exact same phobia! I've got used to having needles over the years but don't like it. As for drawing blood, absolutely not, no way, they tried once and I threw up and passed out so they gave up lol! Then I HAD to have blood taken last year to get my Permenant residency, it was either that or get thrown out the country so it had to be done. I was so scared, but the nurse was so nice, and once she did it, I was like, 'is that it?'! Then I kept my elastoplast on all day and kept showing Rob so he could tell me how brave I was LOL!Louise Cookenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-82640947735539173902009-08-31T20:57:24.917-06:002009-08-31T20:57:24.917-06:00Way to go Karen! Love that take charge attitude! I...Way to go Karen! Love that take charge attitude! I have a problem with needles - but I have found that if I don't look at them, then they are not a problem.ElizabethMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435559147923880598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-11640789053597692882009-08-30T07:34:39.907-06:002009-08-30T07:34:39.907-06:00YES KAREN! donate blood, please! Coming from someb...YES KAREN! donate blood, please! Coming from somebody who works in emergency services, blood is needed more than you think. I do it routinely, it's not so bad.Andi Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12779874256986174006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-83453340410712613552009-08-30T01:34:54.995-06:002009-08-30T01:34:54.995-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Summit the Super Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427558888890057389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-85377166072873936092009-08-30T01:34:54.666-06:002009-08-30T01:34:54.666-06:00Glad to hear you are "C" free and findin...Glad to hear you are "C" free and finding out what's going on...AND championing your way to a new tolerance for the evil blood draw. Next time ask for a "butterfly" in your hand. Feels like a mosquito bite. I "talk" through mine...usually about the dogs. It doesn't hurt any more than the dreaded "claw" if I do that. <br />Shelly in Iowa (who would dearly love it if they could start an IV in only six tries...haven't been so lucky finding the right "team" to do "that")<br />Best wishes that you get good care and those issues get resolved soon.Summit the Super Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427558888890057389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-15888277109675672292009-08-29T18:57:20.103-06:002009-08-29T18:57:20.103-06:00Pretty scary stuff! I'm so glad all is well.Pretty scary stuff! I'm so glad all is well.Theresa Przybylskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-92030953655035665812009-08-29T17:17:48.079-06:002009-08-29T17:17:48.079-06:00FAntastic Karen.....thanks for sharing.FAntastic Karen.....thanks for sharing.Susan Sterlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220702469694939249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-36387123554351719312009-08-29T16:50:16.265-06:002009-08-29T16:50:16.265-06:00Karen, I have a son, who has fought that fear for ...Karen, I have a son, who has fought that fear for over 45 years and I understand how very real it is. How wonderful for you that you have taken charge of it---truely an awesome accomplishment.granimarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997991293267038859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-91564104833420844952009-08-29T14:28:24.716-06:002009-08-29T14:28:24.716-06:00Congratulations, Karen, for overcoming your fears!...Congratulations, Karen, for overcoming your fears! Maybe someday you'll help me overcome my fear of running a large team of dogs =)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213733073196687081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-29495890088414181992009-08-29T13:22:37.035-06:002009-08-29T13:22:37.035-06:00You just continue to amaze me! You are a true ins...You just continue to amaze me! You are a true inspiration. THANK YOU!!!Beth Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175161641659413675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-66784008909183086332009-08-29T13:12:03.815-06:002009-08-29T13:12:03.815-06:00Glad to hear the health "scare" may now...Glad to hear the health "scare" may now just be a health "concern" Now if I could just conquer that snake phobia!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-66993066531695054882009-08-29T09:40:56.348-06:002009-08-29T09:40:56.348-06:00You go girl! We're proud of you for facing yo...You go girl! We're proud of you for facing your fears! And thinking of giving blood- AWESOME!!!The Joynersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-85784771649635946062009-08-29T08:51:01.078-06:002009-08-29T08:51:01.078-06:00Great news on both fronts--conquering the anemia a...Great news on both fronts--conquering the anemia and the needle phobia. Have a fantastic season!Huskymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134862014614923018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960268082908671136.post-18177760184376098892009-08-29T08:49:40.483-06:002009-08-29T08:49:40.483-06:00You are awesome and such an inspiration in facing ...You are awesome and such an inspiration in facing those things we fear the most.Helen Thorgalsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17957937705636029652noreply@blogger.com