Needle anxiety
I've never really had a problem with needles before. Even the daily multiple needles through IVF, while unpleasant, was basically okay. But my first chemo treatment was on Tuesday and we had a lot of problems with the cannula. I cried. I sobbed. I haven't cried from a needle since I was a very small child. We got there in the end, but we've opted to get a port inserted for next time.
Only now I find I have this huge anxiety about needles and cannulas in particular. I've had nightmares about it. I'm dreading having to have another cannula for the general anesthetic for the port insertion. I cry just thinking about it. I've put off getting the community nurse to give me more nausea meds because I'd rather feel nauseous than have more needles.
I've never had this sort of anxiety before. And it seems to have come on so suddenly from one bad experience. Has anyone else dealt with this? Should I see a counselor about it?
Only now I find I have this huge anxiety about needles and cannulas in particular. I've had nightmares about it. I'm dreading having to have another cannula for the general anesthetic for the port insertion. I cry just thinking about it. I've put off getting the community nurse to give me more nausea meds because I'd rather feel nauseous than have more needles.
I've never had this sort of anxiety before. And it seems to have come on so suddenly from one bad experience. Has anyone else dealt with this? Should I see a counselor about it?
