I think it’ll help if you don’t look at it!! They’ll ask you to check the placement after they mark it with a marker and then let them know you do not want to see the needle so you can close your eyes

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Look away and think of a happy place

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I didn’t know that not looking at the needle was such a common thing til I got to the comments lmao but that’s exactly what I do with everything like piercings, shots, blood draws, etc. just don’t look and it really won’t hurt as bad

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thank yall for your kind words & suggestions, i did it!!!

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dont look at it and maybe bring something to squeeze like a stress ball

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Don’t look at it, make sure to eat something before hand, ask if they can play music, and it’s okay if you pass out lol

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I don’t know if this will help bc today I get tattoos and piercings for fun, but I remember when I was little I used to try to remember and sing in my head all the lyrics to a song.

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Eat a good meal before your appointment & stay hydrated!! Get good nights rest before. DONT think of it as needles just think it’s like a cat scratching pen. It’ll feel a lil uncomfy but distract yourself with your phone, movie, book, yapping, etc. ask for breaks if you need to! Feel free to also bring snacks and wear something cozy

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It sounds fucked up but close your eyes and imagine they’re just burning you with a really hot rod, then you won’t be fearing getting stabbed lol- just burnt

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