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Comment on Needle-phobic? Then stop talking about it! by usaussie

usaussie — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:49:26 +0000

Sorry for the misunderstanding…..I was just pointing out that this person was obviously just looking for attention, and that it was not a case of actual needle-phobia. It really just was a case of someone wanting attention, rather than actually having a legitimate problem.

Comment on Needle-phobic? Then stop talking about it! by scoob6000

scoob6000 — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:15:37 +0000

I found your post rather harsh. As someone who truly suffers from Trypanophobia, I’ve found one of the ways to get through a procedure I’m feeling anxious about is to talk about my fear with the nurses/doctors so that they aren’t caught off guard if I do find myself in danger of passing out, etc. If you don’t experience that kind of irrational anxiety beyond your control in medical situations, it probably does look kind of pathetic that someone is talking about it. Perhaps it would seem easier to you for people with Trypanophobia to avoid giving blood and signing up for bone marrow drives so you don’t have to hear them verbalize their anxiety- but those of us with Trypanophobia aren’t trying to “look cool” by giving blood despite our fears. We’re trying to save human lives and are refusing to let our phobia control us and tell us we can’t do those things. Next time you see someone talking their way through their fears, try telling him/her how brave they are for facing their fear and asking if there’s anything you can do to help rather than judging him/her. I signed up for the National Marrow Donation because yes, it’s the right thing to do, and guess what- I’ve just won the lottery as you call it. What I need as a someone who suffers from Trypanophobia is some support so that my fears don’t compromise my ability to save a life as I move forward with the marrow donating process, not judgment about the fact that I might have to express some concerns about fainting to the doctors trying to help me in order to give the most awesome gift possible.

Comment on 5 Hours in the car….but necessary by Ian

Ian — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:03:14 +0000

What?! you didn’t have the meatballs at Ikea? We thought you had deliberately forgotten that item to give you the excuse!

Comment on Physicians for Women appointment..uneventful by Ian

Ian — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:08:48 +0000

Well, that was a case of spoke too soon wasn’t it?!!

Comment on Phitness, Google, Diapering by Chris K.

Chris K. — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:39:44 +0000

Gives a new meaning to “drop bear” . . .

Comment on Good burger, no hot dog, no picture, then more DIY by Chris K.

Chris K. — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:19:13 +0000

Cloos. It is called Cloos. It is a place of worship, repentance, and really good fries.

Comment on Friday launch, good food, bed rest activity by John Martin

John Martin — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:59:57 +0000

Hehehe. I’m partial to wands and lightsabers. And at least I knew Darth Vader was the father in those. Thanks for the shoutout. I had a fun time, in spite of the calories consumed, as noted in my blog entry for Friday.

Comment on First big baby item…. by Chris K.

Chris K. — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:55:27 +0000

No, when there’s a crying baby in it, you will unconsciously know every little feature, so your conscious self can focus on said bab(y||ies).

Comment on Windows CE, Really? by Janyne

Janyne — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:31:39 +0000

U-verse boxes run that OS as well. It was a scary thing to learn! (DirecTV ran linux)

Comment on Bathroom renovation….and so it begins. by Ian

Ian — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:15:20 +0000

Mobius watching & wondering what this crazy bloke is up to this time!