Episode
Short Stuff: Fainting At The Sight Of Blood
15:30
Published: Wed May 11 2022
Description
As many as 15% of people faint when they see blood! And it’s not just blood that gets them. It can be an injury or even a needle. Learn about this fascinating phobia in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Two friends cover topics such as buying vs. renting, saving money, maximizing income potential and dealing with money anxiety while also referring to the vagus nerve's role in fainting.
00:00 - 02:21 (02:21)
Summary
Two friends cover topics such as buying vs. renting, saving money, maximizing income potential and dealing with money anxiety while also referring to the vagus nerve's role in fainting.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Fainting At The Sight Of Blood
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses the blood injury injection phobia, also known as BII, and explains how this phobia produces higher levels of disgust than fear in those who experience it.
02:21 - 07:34 (05:12)
Summary
This podcast discusses the blood injury injection phobia, also known as BII, and explains how this phobia produces higher levels of disgust than fear in those who experience it.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Fainting At The Sight Of Blood
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The fear of blood is a relatively unknown and unspoken condition called hemophobia.
07:34 - 14:12 (06:38)
Summary
The fear of blood is a relatively unknown and unspoken condition called hemophobia. Patients with this condition receive exposure therapy to help them deal with their phobia. It is a difficult condition to study and understand because it actively prevents people from going to clinics, offices, and places where they can be treated.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Fainting At The Sight Of Blood
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Blood injury injection phobia, also known as vasovagal syncope, can cause people to faint or experience panic attacks at the sight of blood or needles, making medical procedures difficult.
14:12 - 15:20 (01:08)
Summary
Blood injury injection phobia, also known as vasovagal syncope, can cause people to faint or experience panic attacks at the sight of blood or needles, making medical procedures difficult. Seeking treatment can help alleviate its negative effects on one's daily life.