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electric_blue68

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26. I hear you and it's been such an abnormal time...
Sat Jan 30, 2021, 09:11 PM
Jan 2021

..not that hard to be off kilter from time to time!

And slow, deep belly breaths, too.

I would suggest that you remind yourself that this vaccine will help you! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2021 #1
thanks MFM008 Jan 2021 #3
have someone go with you and hang out with you for awhile afterwards perhaps nt msongs Jan 2021 #2
my DILaw is going with me MFM008 Jan 2021 #4
I've only had the 1st shot and it was a breeze eleny Jan 2021 #5
thanks MFM008 Jan 2021 #7
Same here and I have Bell's Palsy at the moment and still went ahead. kiranon Jan 2021 #21
Sorry about that wait time eleny Jan 2021 #30
thank you MFM008 Jan 2021 #57
Do you have medication - or calming techniques - Ms. Toad Jan 2021 #6
thanks MFM008 Jan 2021 #10
I can share my Moderna vaccine experience... FarPoint Jan 2021 #8
Thanks MFM008 Jan 2021 #11
Write yourself a little note of what California Peggy said electric_blue68 Jan 2021 #9
thanks MFM008 Jan 2021 #13
I hear you and it's been such an abnormal time... electric_blue68 Jan 2021 #26
Vaccine rso Jan 2021 #12
thanks MFM008 Jan 2021 #16
I was a little anxious at first. My sister, an ICU nurse, Polly Hennessey Jan 2021 #14
Thanks MFM008 Jan 2021 #17
Sending best wishes Kitchari Jan 2021 #15
thank you MFM008 Jan 2021 #19
We are all pulling for ya Kitchari Jan 2021 #24
thanks MFM008 Jan 2021 #58
I guarantee Kitchari Jan 2021 #63
Do you think your doctor could prescribe a short-course of a benzodiazepine? Laffy Kat Jan 2021 #18
Ive got klonopin MFM008 Jan 2021 #22
Yes, that's exactly what it's for and it will take the edge off. Laffy Kat Jan 2021 #25
Don't "resort" to it. Take it proactively. albacore Jan 2021 #62
Only side effect that my wife reported... mwooldri Jan 2021 #20
great side effect! MFM008 Jan 2021 #23
I am a baby with needles. Can NOT even feel it. I always feel and did not this time. Sore arm LizBeth Jan 2021 #27
My son got the vaccination and it turned me into a Lizard Person with a space laser. Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2021 #28
oppps MFM008 Jan 2021 #29
thanks MFM008 Jan 2021 #31
My wife and I are both scared of needles but we'll get the shot when it's available. Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2021 #34
oh boy MFM008 Jan 2021 #59
.. roamer65 Jan 2021 #47
I have a real needle phobia. I told them not to show me the needle Squinch Jan 2021 #32
thanks MFM008 Jan 2021 #36
I know how you feel. I hate this stuff. But, honestly, I felt a little joyful going in for this Squinch Jan 2021 #38
I had almost no side effects. My hand started itching a little as I did the 15 minute wait Quixote1818 Jan 2021 #33
exactly MFM008 Jan 2021 #37
Husband had first Moderna shot 10 days ago. MLAA Jan 2021 #35
thank you MFM008 Jan 2021 #39
The only symptom I've had since getting my first shot was/is a slightly sore Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #40
Thanks MFM008 Jan 2021 #44
I have vasovagel syncope. hamsterjill Jan 2021 #41
you get the fear factor MFM008 Jan 2021 #45
PRN's coti Jan 2021 #42
thanks MFM008 Jan 2021 #46
I got my first Moderna vaccine on Jan 16 Gothmog Jan 2021 #43
thank you MFM008 Jan 2021 #48
My husband had his first dose Dorian Gray Jan 2021 #49
you know MFM008 Jan 2021 #51
Aw. Dorian Gray Jan 2021 #64
How do you normally deal with shots? PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2021 #50
well good point MFM008 Jan 2021 #53
I've had two shots...no issues... Sancho Jan 2021 #52
ive heard the Singles shot is harsh MFM008 Jan 2021 #55
Just tell the nurse you are afraid of needles and they will handle the anxiety. LiberalArkie Jan 2021 #54
good point. MFM008 Jan 2021 #56
I had a needle phobia for many years. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #60
my cat always MFM008 Jan 2021 #61
I had the first shot of the Moderna vaccine on Wednesday. PufPuf23 Jan 2021 #66
Thank you MFM008 Jan 2021 #67
I had my first Moderna shot a few days ago. I've also had panic attacks, and NRaleighLiberal Jan 2021 #65
Thank you MFM008 Jan 2021 #68
Perhaps one way to look at it.... Chakaconcarne Jan 2021 #69
all good ideas MFM008 Jan 2021 #71
Just look away ! occupant Jan 2021 #70
Thats the ticket. MFM008 Jan 2021 #72
My wife got it this morning greytdemocrat Jan 2021 #73
I've had both shots. Nothing to be scared about. Everything I experienced Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #74
Thanks MFM008 Jan 2021 #75
Take someone with you AwakeAtLast Jan 2021 #76
taking my son with me MFM008 Jan 2021 #77
You're welcome! AwakeAtLast Jan 2021 #78
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