How To Overcome A Fear Of Needles

Don’t brush off the fear of needles thinking that only children are afflicted with it. Even grownups tend to quiver at the sight of needles. The fear of needles is a common phobia that occurs in varying degrees. It is believed that the fear of needles is evolutionary. When Mr. Neanderthal saw his friend or girlfriend die mysteriously, he set out to investigate. What he found was that several days before, the deceased (god rest their souls) was poked by a sharp stone or branch. Now Neanderthals had brains the size of peanuts but it was enough for him to conclude that sharp, pointy objects can cause death. Thus, he developed a sense of fear for all pointy objects. And we now carry it in our genes. Needle phobia can also arise from a traumatic experience, like experiencing sharp pain when injected for the first time. The pain will make you dread the needle afterwards. If untreated the fear of needles can have harmful repercussions. In some cases the victims are ready to face the disease or infections rather than experience the jab of a needle. In extreme cases the victim even faints at the sight of a needle or at the thought of seeing one. So, if you are one of those people who can face the sword but not a needle, then read the article below to get to know how you can overcome your fear of needles.