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I have to get simple blood work done soon and I fear i will pass out. This is preventing me from getting it done. I do not fear the needle or blood, I fear
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Hi. The anxiety is perfectly normal with relation of needle or blood. Blood collection is a minor procedure and it will only take a minute. So I would not recommend you to take any meds to prevent such a short anxious state. I don’t know who have suggested you Hydroxizine, but it will not help you. Just take deep breaths, relax yourself, meditate and calm yourself before the procedure.
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