What to do if you are afraid of getting an injection for the first time

I remember the first time I got an injection, I was filled with fear and terror. I sat outside the infirmary. Every child smiled before entering the infirmary, but they came out crying. Because of this, children are particularly resistant when getting an injection for the first time, and their hearts are filled with fear. At this time, parents must do a good job of psychological work on their children and get them to accept the injection.

1. How to use emotional coaching

Emotion coaching is all about accepting and naming children’s feelings. Parents need to acknowledge that they know their children are very afraid of injections and not say anything discouraging to their children just because they are afraid of injections. Or they deliberately minimized the injection.

2. Be careful not to exacerbate children’s fear of injections

Parents should avoid making their children more afraid of injections. Unless there is absolutely no other way, they should not prevent their children from getting injections. Don't show too much interest in your children's fears. Parents just need to intervene briefly and explain to their children what the situation is like in a low-key way.

3. Try some simple methods first

If parents give their children something they like, then children may accept injections, and if this method is effective, then parents can try it. At the same time, parents can also divert their children's attention by telling them jokes or using other methods when they are getting injections.

4. Teach children some ways to overcome fear

Parents can teach children how to use their imagination to help them stay calm and confident when getting an injection. When children are getting injections, parents can ask them to imagine that they will be able to walk away with a lollipop after the injection.

Although it is not easy to get children to accept injections, parents must be patient at this time and not blame their children but teach them patiently. Because overly harsh words can hurt children and may also cause psychological trauma. Therefore, parents are the children's greatest reliance and the people they trust the most. I hope parents will teach their children patiently.