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Dorian Gray

(13,469 posts)
64. Aw.
Sat Jan 30, 2021, 10:48 PM
Jan 2021

Panic is hard to control. It's okay. You don't have to be perfect, and we all panic. If we could predict what always triggered us, it wouldn't be panic.

But you've got this.

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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