There aren’t many people we know who love getting a shot. For many, it’s just a part of life–as unpleasant as it is, sometimes you’ve just gotta get pricked. For others, needles can be terrifying. It’s a real fear, and overcoming it can be easier said than done. These days, we can all use a little extra ease. We’re not saying everyone has to find IV therapy as relaxing as we do, but we’d love to get as close to it as we can!

Since we administer tons of IV drips to patients across Los Angeles, Orange County and the beach cities, we can certainly give you some tips on overcoming needles–for good.

Here are our tips:

Talk to our team: we do this all day! We can offer up breathing techniques, distractions, and other tips to help you feel more comfortable and less stressed.

Topical Anesthetic: While a needle can be unpleasant, it’s the initial poke that most people fear. Try using a numbing spray to make that less intimidating.

Try different breathing techniques: try taking a few deep, slow, breaths before your next appointment.

Look away: Even people who have no issues with needles do this. Sometimes actually seeing the needle or a bit of blood makes us squeamish. Try looking away or closing your eyes while practicing those breathing techniques. Add in some topical cream, and you won’t even notice!

Just do it: sometimes just facing the fear head-on helps. Instead of avoiding it and getting in your head, practicing exposure at home with our team to help you through.

At Lively Drops, we bring the treatment to you to keep it simple–no one should have to deal with more Los Angeles traffic than is absolutely necessary!