<human>: I'm passionate about the medical field. I want to be a nurse, doctor, Radiologist; the whole works! I can't even decide where to begin, but the problem is: I'm **terrified** of syringes. They used to cause panic attacks, but I've been giving myself shock treatment for a few years now and forced myself to watch, read, and visualize syringes in any situation that they cause me to freak out. I even go in with my father and watch when he gets blood taken. I still get numb elbows and asleep-feeling-arms, but at least I'm not breaking down and crying anymore. Progress!

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<bot>: Syringes freak me out but the job I want involves them. What are your phobia-coping/avoiding stories?