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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: needlephobic on April 11, 2016, 02:29:17 PM

Title: I did it
Post by: needlephobic on April 11, 2016, 02:29:17 PM
Well I Did it after a life time of fear of needles and 6 working on 7 years of dialysis with the help of 2 psychologist I finally got stuck today at dialysis   :yahoo;  I am so proud of myself seems stupid but this was a BIG step.
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: Deanne on April 11, 2016, 02:43:04 PM
 :cheer:

Congratulations! What a huge hurdle! You haven't been here for a while, but I remember well how much you've been struggling with this. You did it!!!!!!
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: Zach on April 11, 2016, 02:55:24 PM
Excellent!
 :beer1; :beer1; :beer1;
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: Simon Dog on April 11, 2016, 04:00:51 PM
Congratulations.   Were you on PD and/or catheter the entire 6 years?

Now, the next step is to learn tot do your own needles.
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: needlephobic on April 11, 2016, 04:15:46 PM
Congratulations.   Were you on PD and/or catheter the entire 6 years?

Now, the next step is to learn tot do your own needles.


I just used my catheter not sure if I can stick myself one thing at a time
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: SutureSelf on April 11, 2016, 04:32:12 PM
Well I Did it after a life time of fear of needles and 6 working on 7 years of dialysis with the help of 2 psychologist I finally got stuck today at dialysis   :yahoo;  I am so proud of myself seems stupid but this was a BIG step.

It is a BIG step and a BIG DEAL.  Congratulations.  You've worked hard to get to this place.  "Stick" to it and keep going.
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: Michael Murphy on April 11, 2016, 05:42:27 PM
 This is not a big step this is a huge step, for most being stuck by a needle is no big thing but for some one who has a real fear its major.  If you are not afraid  it's easy, what I find admirable here is you faced your real fears and we're stuck.  This is really brave.  Congratulations you stared down a real enemy (your fear) and won.  You deserve  much kudos for this accomplishment.  If dialysis sites gave out medals you would deserve one for this.  Thanks for a inspirational moment.
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: kickingandscreaming on April 11, 2016, 05:59:45 PM
More power to you!  I think I would need 4 psychologists. ;D
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: kitkatz on April 11, 2016, 09:25:15 PM
What a success!  :yahoo;
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: Vt Big Rig on April 12, 2016, 04:44:59 AM
Good for you !!! :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;

Luckily I did not have such a fear so I cannot relate to how hard this must have been for you but I can only imagine.

It will continue to get easier I believe. Congrats again!!
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: Charlie B53 on April 12, 2016, 06:44:35 AM

A Wise Man once said, "We have nothing to fear but fear itself."


You never really know how strong you are until you face your worst fear, and over come it.


You have just PROVED Both of the above.    You deserve to be proud.  Voluntarily giving up your arm, your blood, you gave up your fear. 

You have earned recognition , this is a major accomplishment.
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: cassandra on April 12, 2016, 07:40:49 AM
Well done, and nice to see you back

Love, Cas
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: justagirl2325 on April 12, 2016, 10:35:26 AM
It is quite something.  The first time you see a nurse stick needles in a patients arm for dialysis and they say "soon you'll be doing this yourself" you think no way jose.  But then you do and the feeling is a deep pride in yourself.  Good for you.
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: kristina on April 15, 2016, 07:41:49 AM
Well I Did it after a life time of fear of needles and 6 working on 7 years of dialysis with the help of 2 psychologist I finally got stuck today at dialysis   :yahoo;  I am so proud of myself seems stupid but this was a BIG step.

Hello again and it is really great to see that you have persevered to "get there"...
... You can be really proud of yourself and I wish you the very best of luck  !  :waving;
... Perhaps in the not too distant in the future you might even have reasons to re-think your name?
Well done and best wishes from Kristina. :grouphug;
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: Charlie B53 on April 16, 2016, 07:57:52 AM


LOL

I had to laugh at the thought of changing your name.   Just a short time ago kitkatz posted something about changing someone's name.   As I understand, it is a pain.   The mere mention of a name change starts her head spinning!    I kinda wish I was there to see that.   I've seen an owl turn quite a bit, just not a person.
Title: Re: I did it
Post by: willowtreewren on April 16, 2016, 10:44:56 AM
This is HUGE!

A hearty congratulations to you! You should have a big celebration!

 :yahoo; :2thumbsup; :clap; :bandance;

Aleta