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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I used to pass out so I know how you feel! Pregnancy cured of me of that, though. Just ask to lay down and make sure you continue to breathe deeply through the draw. A phlebotomist once told me people get dizzy because they inadvertently hold their breath. Sometimes I make them talk to me to keep my mind off what's happening. Oh, and don't look!!!![/quote] OP. One of the best phlebotomists I ever had (during my three hour glucose test) insulted me saying what a baby I was for being afraid and he'd had calmer kids etc, etc. At first I was indignant - for one thing, I don't carry on during draws, and for another - hey wait! The draw is done! I probably do hold my breath, despite concentrating on trying to breathe. Thanks also, PP for the music suggestion. My iPod has taken a walk somewhere, but maybe I'll try to think of a song to hum. Like Eye of the Tiger or something equally goofy. :lol: [/quote]
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