Anyone else here have a fear of injections?

[Hoyt]

3. I get it. I've walked to the ER with a big gash in my head, only to freak out over needles.

I used to have trouble with injections and blood draws. I'd get nauseous and either pass out or have to lower my head to keep from passing out.

But nowadays, it doesn't bother me. I honestly think it's the smaller needles and well train nurses and lab techs. When to doc the other day, had three injections and a long blood draw. Barely felt them, even had to ask if that was it.

There is actually a reaction that may be responsible, and your mother's condition could have something to do with it --

"However, needle-phobes aren't keeling over because they're wimps or scardey-cats. "They've inherited a genetic predisposition to fainting combined with a negative experience that triggers the fear," explains Antony."

"A majority of needle-phobes have a parent, sibling or child with the condition, and many have inherited what's called a vasovagal reflex in response to fear. When they see a needle or get a shot, this triggers the vagus nerve, which widens blood vessels, slows heart rate, and drops blood pressure. Ultimately, they may lose consciousness often for a couple of seconds."

https://www.nbcnews.com/healthmain/afraid-needles-why-some-faint-very-sight-1C6437247

Sorry for the "needle-phobes" characterization, because I know it is real.