TRYPANOPHOBIA
I have suffered from trypanophobia for as long as I can remember. Over the past 6 years, I have been battling the onset of Type 2 Diabetes.
My Doctors and I have been trying pretty much every medication available that can be taken by mouth to avoid the use of injections and testing.
Recently I have reached the state of not having much choice but to take injections. I have been prescribed Trulicity.
Trulicity is a once per week injection.
This movie is a documentary about my 2nd injection.
I filmed this in hopes that it would help at least one person overcome their fear.
Dave.
FROM MOVIE CREDITS
FOLLOW OAF Life“This movie
was created
to help others
who are struggling
to overcome fear.
Trypanophia effects
10% of Americans.
It was not recognized
as a specific phobia
until 1994.
Trypanophobia is
commonly referred to
as “needle phobia”.
Aside from the
physical symptoms that
usually accompany this
condition, trypanophobia has
the added danger of
potentially altering behavior.
People may avoid visiting the
doctor or dentist so they
don’t have to have any
injections.
Although the actual phobia
is of needles, it can lead to
a more generalized fear of
medical and dental
healthcare providers.
In extreme cases, the
sufferer may refuse to
receive even routine
checkups.
If you know someone
who suffers from
TRYPANOPHIA
help them find therapy
that can help them,
such as hypnotherapy.
Understand that this
affliction can be silent.
Keep an eye on loved ones
and make sure that they are
keeping up with regular
health care.”
