Any tips for getting blood drawn?

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Tomorrow I'm getting blood drawn.  It's not a big thing, just to check and make sure everything is working okay.  I've gotten my blood drawn a couple times, as well as gotten a lot of IV's (I was in hospitals a lot when I was young).  I know that I need to drink tons of water the night before and morning of so that my veins can be located more easily and to make it less painful.  As I said before, I've gotten blood drawn before, but for some reason, this time I'm having some anxiety.  I thought about asking my mom to come with me and I think she will.  So, any tips/advice to make me feel better about it/ distract me while it is being done?
Thanks in advance!
xoxo

Digital One · Accepted Answer

Yes. Simply jog or climb stairs a few minutes to make the veins show.

Nemo Slinky · Answer

DONT tense your muscles
stare at something on the wall or cieling
close your eyes
talk to the person about something non related
dont look at your arm
dont think about it
think that your bigger stronger than a little needle
think about how much worse pain you could be in
count to 100
wait for it to be over

Sadie Salyers · Answer

Since you've had it done a couple times, you know how everything goes. I myself have it done a lot. (Thyroid issues) What I always do is turn my head. I know i get nervous before it every time, and its normal to be. Usually they talk to me, or I think of what i'm doing that day, Or doze off.

Just close your eyes and breath deeply. It won't last all day, just know that. 

GoodLuck! :)

? · Answer

Bring a portable game system or play with your phone to keep you distracted lol. works for me.

Barbara Shannon · Answer

turn your head to side and think about something plesent! dont think about what they are doing! works for me all the time!

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