This may include: fainting or severe dizziness as a result of having a vasovagal reflex reaction when pricked by a needle. bad memories and anxiety, such as memories of painful injections, that can be triggered by the sight of a needle. medically related fears or hypochondria.
How do you know if you have Trypanophobia?
What are the symptoms of this phobia?
- fear or anxiety.
- panic attacks, nausea, or sweats.
- palpitations.
- fainting (due to a reflex in which pain or the sight of blood triggers a drop in blood pressure)
- insomnia in the days or weeks before an expected needle stick.
How common is Trypanophobia?
How common is trypanophobia? Research shows that between 33% to 63% of children may have a specific phobia of needles. While individuals often become less afraid of needles by the time they are adults, some studies suggest that up to 10% of the total population experiences trypanophobia.
