> > One thing that I have noticed is that opinions here are incredibly varied. Plus some of the most unique ideas come from here too. So I'm hoping that maybe you guys can help me.
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> > One of my biggest fears is needles in contact with human skin. Even the thought of it makes me want to cry. How big is this fear? Well, I rather jump out of a 23-story window (Yeah, I know...that'd kill me or leave me very very injured) than get a shot or have that needle come near me. Well, come next year (my senior year of high school), I have the opportunity to spend most of my time at a local college. Since it deals with animals, one of the requirements is to get a set of 3 rabies shots. A lot of my friends have told me to take some of them with me when I go to get them. That'd be great if I could take them. I'll have to get them on the first day since the college is willing to pay for them. So I was wondering if anyone has any ideas to help me out. I know once I get it, I'll be fine after that and will be able to get shots. It's just the first time that is the hardest. I basically have to face this fear alone. I know it's not for several months, but to me, the sooner I figure out how to face it the better.
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> > Any ideas??
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> Is it just needles, or is it any form of intentionally inflicted wound? Would you be afraid of surgery even though you knew you'd be under while you were being operated on?

I don't think that I'd be afraid of surgery because of the needles. It's more of a fear that only occurs when I'm aware of what's going on and that I know that the needle is coming.