#needle anxiety

[the-djoos-is-loose]

Well I certainly had a Holiday! Today is T injection day so watch as I beat around the bush instead of actually just doing it now.

[yinandyanglifestyle]

The first acupuncture treatment in my life!

by: Somaly

Namaste wonderful souls and dear readers, 

In the past, I don't know why I am so afraid of needle? I was born in Cambodia. I just remember when some doctors inject needles in my body. It was painful and hurt. As result,  I am very scared of needles. I did not visit doctor if I was not sick. I rarely sick when I was in Cambodia. I just remembered when I was sick I was dizzy, fatigued, and had headache.

Nowadays, when my general doctor asked for blood tests, I always feel nervous and anxious. I through in my mind "why do Australia doctors need my blood test most of the time?" Well, I have more than one hundred blood test in the last five years. I just follow the health professionals instructions. I just don't look and take deep breath every-time that a phlebotomist performs their procedure.

After I did ultrasound test and got results, I found out that my health and body is not fully healing. I still have some new lumps grow near my previous surgery. Then I decided to receive acupuncture treatments.

Acupuncture treatment is expensive, new concept for me, and can be pretty scary for a person who is already afraid of needles like me. I would like to try this new method which I believed that it might help with my healing process. I am willing to do it and I hope for a better health and completely heal my body in future. I learn and understand about health and body needs. I was not aware and recognised that I have these hidden illnesses. Now I have an opportunity to be healed and be healthy again. 

In my currently situation,  I face the most scary and uncomfortable things by doing acupuncture. I am really honest and open with my acupuncture doctor about my health and needles anxiety. The doctor said that I have dampness health condition. I did some research some understand the root cause and diet suggestion. I had two acupuncture treatments. I feel some improvement and manage my needle anxiety. I thought "I will be okay and I will be healing" and take deep breath every-time doctor inject acupuncture needles and cupping therapy on my body points. The doctor avoid to inject many needles in my first treatment because I could build up my confidence, and manage my needle anxiety better in upcoming treatments.  This was my first treatment picture look like:

I feel that I might be emotional and have an intense feeling in my heart at moments. I am not the only person who face health issues. I hope my experiences and stories could help others who have similar situation and health condition, especially, I pray for you all with better health, better future, and completely health your life. May you feel love, peace, and  comfort. I am moving forward to be healthy again, better lifestyle, and bright future. these writings and share experiences help release all intense and blockage in my heart. 

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[faeriekit]

Me: am I emotionally stable enough to interact with (x) media today? Let's find out! Me: *spins wheel of symptoms* Me: Me: Me: PLEASE STOP SPINNING. Wheel: *spins even faster*

[moonilit]

Do you think Dick is Kory’s primary medical… assistant (??) as in he is the one who gives her her vaccine shots and get blood samples? Because of her Trauma of being test subject she canonically hates anything that reminds her of labs and such but she still need a medical record? She can’t be just immune to everything on earth and even if so there is a whole space out there (i assume she could be allergic to something at least), my point is she still need some kind of medical records with whatever information she is willing to give and what the team could learn from other Tamarians physiology, and I assume its Dick who is being her assigned medical assistant (doing the needle work, doing her X -rays and screening etc at least being in the same room or on the microphone maybe hold her hand in  dental appointments lol) like she probably have PTSD about being experimented on and i assume Dick didn’t just think they can avoid hospitals and medical care forever lol 

Yk, Part of how Dick also helped Kory and it wasn’t just one way thing

[boatemboys]

getting my blood taken next week so i made dan howell get his taken too

[the-voldsoy]

i love that tmagp fans heard Needles one (1) time and unanimously decided

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[the-owl-tree]

thoughts on BlueRose or HeatherHolly?

BlueRose is cute!! I love their friendship, I actually really like the idea of them having a brief courting phase, maybe even a bit of a fling! Though I do think Aro Rosetail is funny lol a total matchmaker who snoops in everyone's love lives but has zero interest in her own. It's very cute.

and YEEESSS!! HEATHERHOLLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it should've been Hollyleaf in those tunnels, the moment they end it, it should have been Hollyleaf once again putting the code before everything because that's what she's been taught...even though Heathertail is funny and cheerful and smart and all the games they play are amazing. Has to end in flames though, ultimately Hollyleaf will choose the code, even if it means losing a friend that...that maybe she thought she could be more than friends with. Maybe in this AU, they could have a tentative reunion when they're older. They can't be the same as they used to be, that ship has sailed, but maybe a few words to show the animosity that once existed between them is gone.

[the-paris-of-people]

The past couple days online have been... interesting. I consider myself a leftist, think capitalism is corrupt, and think that it needs to be seriously reformed/overthrown. I admit that while I've thrown around phrases and terms like "burn it all down" and "the revolution needs to come" out of frustration without actually thinking about what a revolution entails: excellent organization, unity, and strategy to defeat the United States, the world's largest military superpower which has inflicted political and social destabilization across the majority of countries around the world. There also needs to be superb infrastructure and community to support the disabled, elderly, and poor populations who rely on government assistance and programs, healthcare, and accommodations while this so-called revolution rages on.

All I've received from the far leftist movement are lectures from condescending intellectuals who rattle off academic citations regarding ideological theory rather than practical, tangible steps to advocate for change in our local and regional communities. I have not seen one of them actually discuss conversations they've had with their friends, family, or Americans about what they want to see reflected for the future of the country. I have not seen one of them discussed how destructive, detrimental and traumatic a Trump presidency was for social prejudice and morale in the United States. I understand that for many marginalized groups they've been living in a facist state for centuries so the possibility Project 2025 doesn't galvanize them to see the two parties differently, but I don't think it is fair to white leftists falsely equivocate the election of both parties for the entire American population at all??? Or like at least specify the issues you're referring to in which you view both parties as the same????? Literally one TikTok creator who I used to follow talked about how true leftists are so much better than liberals because they aren't waiting for a presidential candidate to save the world NOW due to the accelerated apocalypse due to climate change but when asked how to change the world they suggest sharing ideas of your future utopia with other leftist groups. How the fuck is sitting around talking about living in a walkable community is great considered "saving the world now"? How are you going to dismantle and restructure American infrastructure to create these communities? How are you going to remove existing racial and social tensions to create a community where everyone lives happily side by side? Do people not consider reality at all?????

And is it not wrong for people to have a fucking sliver of optimism and hope at incremental change that's achieved within the corrupt bipartisan system of American politics, even if they know it's propaganda??? Is it wrong for people to have a singular fucking moment of relief in feeling like their values, beliefs, and lives will be better protected and THEY can advocate for change better??? Is it wrong when there's a couple months until the most pressing election in recent history for people to make the choice they feel will reduce the most amount of harm???

[aftgficrec]

Hellooooo, I can’t believe this is open!1!1!!1 First of all, I wanted to thank you all so much for all the work you do!

I wanted to ask for fics about the twinyards pretending to be each other. Mainly light funny ones if you find them but any will do. Thank you so much!!!

Hi there, anon! Most of the light funny ones can be found in our previous ask for this. -A

NB: in longer fics this could just be a quick switch, so read them with that in mind

previous recs:

the twins switch 1 here

‘the glow in our mouths’ and ‘The Morning AUs Chapter 52: The Parent Trap AU’ here

‘The one with Kevaaron’ here

‘Aftg Youtube AU’ here

‘Forming a Family; Forging a Future’ here

you may also like:

Neil mistakes Aaron for Andrew here

twinyard mistaken identity here

‘If I Knew You’ here

aaron minyard is a little bit cursed series by BlueJay26 [Rated G, 2 complete works, Updated June 2023, Locked]

Part 1: Jeremy Knox Solves the Transmutation Question: Baffles Centuries' Worth of Alchemists [1429 Words, Twinyards Appreciation Week 2022] [Merriam-Webster] metamorphosis| \ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-fə-səs\ : a change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means // the metamorphosis of a perfectly nice teak table into gold (by your baby cousin who won't stop getting cursed) Or, Nicky endures the twins' shenanigans in every possible universe. **Written for Twinyards Appreciation Week, prompt - metamorphosis**

Part 2: AITA? No. Am I cursed? Very probably. [505 Words] I impersonated my twin brother to play a trick on his boyfriend. AITA?

AFTG Bingo 2k18: The Twinyard Card by exactly13percent [Rated T, Collection, Complete, 2018] 

Chapter 2: Pretend College is difficult enough to navigate without Andrew playing games with Aaron's best friend.

Two of a Kind by gluupor [Rated T, 9957 Words, Complete, 2019]

When Aaron didn't get offered an exy scholarship while Andrew did, they came up with a plan. Andrew would play exy and Aaron would go to class. No one would ever know that they were actually two separate people. What could possibly go wrong?

After Aaron goes to Andrew’s Press conference by @iserenademefan [Tumblr, 2018]

Andrew and Aaron pretending to be eachother by @offbrandginger [Tumblr, 2017]

angstier twins switch:

‘Give Me Another Minute (to Lay Here in Your Echo)’ and ‘another turning point, a fork stuck in the road’ here

‘Unlucky Lies’ here 

‘aparecium’ here 

‘Brother’s Best-Friend’ here

‘white walls’ here

‘Deals With Devils’ here (updated)

Doctor, What Doctor by AceSirenSinger [Rated T, 4081 Words, Complete, 2023]

And then, unfortunately, Aaron has an idea. The idea itself is almost not worth having. It is deeply unethical. It is the opposite of ‘do no harm,’ and it is not even guaranteed to work. Aaron actually thinks that this idea might be worse for his license than performing illegal care on a probable criminal in a back alley in the dark. No, Aaron thinks, it is undeniably worse. “You’re a survivor,” Aaron repeats. “You should already be dead, but you’re not. You should pass out sometime in the next few minutes, but I’m guessing you won’t.” Aaron squares his shoulders, makes himself say the words. “If I give you an address, can you get there? •• An AU where Aaron is a doctor, Andrew is FBI, and Neil’s gone rogue against the mafia. Neil needs medical care, and it really should be Aaron performing it, right? Right??

tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: major character injury, tw: blood, tw: violence, tw: needles

Your love is my drug by babyprincess675 [Rated G, 24524 Words, Incomplete, Updated June 2024]

Andrew Minyard’s life has been painfully mediocre for years since high school, nothing but guilt keeping him alive up until his twin brother invites him to his Christmas themed wedding in Alaska, where everything changes. Or Andrew gets invited to Aaron’s wedding after years of no contact and things go wrong.

tw: anxiety disorder, tw: suicide attempt, tw: overdose, tw: implied/referenced child abuse, tw: implied/referenced murder, tw: implied/referenced rape/noncon, tw: implied/referenced self harm, tw: implied/referenced torture, tw: violence, tw: alcohol

in a manner of speaking by likearecord [Rated T, 6335 Words, Complete, 2021]

In Andrew's defense, blind dates are terrible and almost all of Kevin's friends are even worse. Nine times out of ten, calling in a favor to get Aaron to switch and tank it for him would be fine. Unfortunately, Andrew found number ten.

Crossfire by RoseGold_En [Rated M, 18396 Words, Complete, 2018]

The year is 2073. Andrew and Aaron Minyard are twins born into a world with a strict one-child policy due to overpopulation. They take on a singular identity as "Adam Minyard", with only one of them allowed outside at a time. Siblings who are discovered are separated from their families and put into an eternal cryosleep. One day, Andrew disappears. Aaron and Nicky have to find him while maintaining the twins' cover. It's up to Aaron to find out who sold them out and why a bureau agent named "Neil" knows his brother's real name.

tw: vomit, tw: alcohol, tw: violence, tw: gun violence, tw: death, tw: choking, tw: blood, tw: involuntary outing, tw: fire, tw: needles

Secret twin royalty au by @professionalfangirl24601 [Tumblr, 2021]

When queen Tilda gave birth to male identical twins, she knew it could be a threat to her country's future stability. In order to avoid the brothers fighting for the throne, she decided to give one of them up. He would be raised by a maid and then imprisoned with an iron mask constantly covering his face. 

Backliner Andrew by @palmettofoxden [Tumblr, 2017]

Part 1: Andrew takes Aaron's place  Part 2: Andrew takes Aaron’s place - follow-up ideas  Part 3: Backliner Andrew 3/? 

aaron is fat and buff too!!! hc by @palmett-hoes [Tumblr, 2020]

they're deals on deals on deals. meta by @thespineoftherighteous [Tumblr, 2023]

Art

Minyards art by @lnmei

HAPPY TWINYARD DAY!!! art by @babaleza

Aaron and Andrew sand castle building art by @emry-stars-art

POV: You’re Riko and the Twinyards are burying your body. art by @/capt.christine on instagram

nerdy Minyards art by @/intradaya on instagram

Mindyards on defense art by @/kulartly on instagram

andrew & aaron sarcastic healing art by @oliviaillustrations

[lunar-wandering]

remembering that im gonna have to get my wisdom teeth taken out sometime next year and experiencing all 5 stages of panic

[wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee28374728]

Hey. Sorry I haven't been posting. Got admitted to the hospital for severe high blood sugar. I'm probably gonna get released today 🤕

Hannibal is here too, and I took this picture of him with my IV bag while i was on a Valium for my anxiety.

[isa-ah]

we're getting our COVID boosters tomorrow and im always SO nervous getting shots awueueuguguhgg

[bigboobshaunt]

Happy to report that I have no heart issues to speak of 🥳

[macfrog]

dbf army rise

alright sooooooo (please don't hate me)

may or may not have had a small panic attack earlier and absolutely wasted all energy i had to finish editing. looks like a nye upload. sorry to let y'all down!

take your medication, kids. it helps lol

[talkethtothehandeth]

If you’re disabled and give yourself injections bravo, kudos I have no idea how you do it and in a few months I’m going to have to do it at home with xolair. The problem is that I cannot handle the idea of sticking a needle into myself at all; I asked my diabetic mom if she would do it for me (since she self injects) and she said yes.

But if you do give yourself at home injections and were scared of needles previously/are still scared of needles how do you build up the courage to inject yourself because I just cannot even think about it without my body going “DANGER ⚠️” and I really need to learn how to do it on my own

* I am not afraid of needles at all, I have 15 piercings and have had countless pokes from many medical facilities , but the idea of me pushing a needle into myself is not a fun thing