Trypanophobia for COVID-19 vaccine

  Hello everyone,

Welcome back to my blog my self Devashish Tak and in this blog we will discuss about a very important topic, which now a days many of the people around us are facing or will be facing that is trypanophobia .

as we now that corona virus has changed the world and has change the life of people. so many people has lost their life due to covid-19 many of us has lost their loved ones . As we know that COVID -19 vaccine has been developed by our country India  which is very effective to this virus  and also been supplied to many countries. this vaccine  and  some precautions like social distancing ,sanitising, wearing mask and staying home until and unless very necessary to go out  can make our life back to normal . 

 There  are many Multiple COVID-19 vaccines available in the market,  which includes the Covishield, Covaxin, and Sputnik V vaccines that are approved for usage in India, currently  these vaccine consist of two doses. Both these doses have some  slightly different sub-functions.' but now what people are going to face is trypanophobia. now the question arises what  is trypanophobia?

  

WHAT IS TRYPANOPHOBIA

it is an extreme fear of medical procedures involving  syringes ,injections or hypodermic needles ,vaccine.

Children are especially afraid of needles because they have fear of that sharp needle pain unused to the sensation of their  . By the time most people reach adulthood, they can tolerate needles much more easily so some adults have fear of side effects of the vaccine.

But for some, a fear of needles stays with them into adulthood. Sometimes this fear can be extremely intense.

What causes people to develop trypanophobia?

 factors that lead to development of this phobia include:

• negative life experiences or previous trauma brought on by a specific object or situation
• relatives who’ve had phobias (which may be suggesting genetic or learned behavior)
• changes in brain chemistry
• May be people are afraid of pain given by needle which is not that much pain full 
• childhood phobias that have appeared by age 10
• a sensitive, inhibitive, or negative temperament
• learning about negative information or experiences

In the case of trypanophobia, certain aspects of needles often cause the phobia. This may include:

• sensitivity to pain, which tends to be genetic and causes high anxiety, blood pressure, or heart rate during medical procedures involving a needle
• a fear of restraint, which can be confused with trypanophobia because many people receiving injections are restrained
• fainting or severe dizziness as a result of having a  reflex reaction when pricked by a needle
• bad memories and anxiety, such as memories of painful injections, that can be triggered by the sight of a needle
• medically related fears or hypochondria

What are the symptoms of trypanophobia?

The symptoms of trypanophobia can greatly interfere with a person’s life. These symptoms can be so intense that they can be debilitating. Symptoms are present when a person sees needles or is told they will have to undergo a procedure that involves needles. 

Symptoms include:

• feeling emotionally or physically violent
• avoiding or running away from medical car
• dizziness
• fainting
• anxiety
• insomnia
• panic attacks
• high BP
• fast heart rate 

How is trypanophobia treated?

The goal of treatment for trypanophobia is to address the underlying cause of your phobia. So your treatment may be different from someone .

1. Seek professional help. A professional therapist has knowledge and experience in helping people with phobias, such as fear of needles. A therapist can help explore the roots of your fear and offer coping skills and techniques, such as cognitive behavior therapy or exposure therapy.
2. Ask your doctor about medication to help manage anxiety. Some patients benefit from a topical anesthetic to numb their arm before the shot.
3. Look at positive posts and photos of people holding their COVID-19 vaccination cards. This may help you associate the vaccine with positive feelings.
4. Practice deep bearthing exercises (this can help you cope during your vaccine appointment, too).
5. Focus on the benefits of the vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective tool to protect yourself and your family against a virus that has wreaked havoc in our lives for more than a year.

Once you have scheduled your vaccination appointment, you’ll likely still feel anxious about the upcoming shot if you have needle phobia. Here are some ways to stay calm during your appointment:

1. Don’t look. There’s no need to look at the needle, it will only increase your anxiety
2. Distract yourself. Even though it will be over in seconds, distraction can help. Listen to a song or play a video on your phone, practice deep breathing, wiggle your toes, or tune into your senses. 
3. Bring someone trusted with you for support. Some vaccination centers may not allow it, but you can ask ahead of time for a special exception.
4. Tell the nurse about your fears before getting the shot. The nurse may be able to explain the steps, count down, etc. to give you a sense of control.
5. If you feel faint, tense your muscles or make a fist. You may even ask the nurse if you can get the shot lying down or stay for a few minutes after it, to prevent fainting.

It’s OK to be nervous, but after your vaccination, try to talk about the experience in a positive way. This will affect how you feel about it, which is especially important if you need to come back for a second dose (if you get the two-shot COVID-19 vaccine).

There is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you, and not getting the vaccine puts you at increased risk for getting seriously sick if you become infected. Remember the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. It can help protect you and your loved ones and help us all get back to normal.

              

       

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