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I am used to it at this point, I have a condition that can cause amyloidosis as well as a medication for it that I have to take daily that has the potential to cause severe liver issues in some cases, so I have to get my blood drawn at least twice a year. I also had one of the worst possible cases of acne (my dermatologist said he’s never seen a case that bad before), so I have to take a really powerful medication for that as well, and it has side effects such as highly increased cholesterol levels, more liver issues, depression, etc. Anyway, I have to get my blood drawn at least 4 times a year right now. I used to be really scared but I am used to it now because I have to do it so much. I think it helps that the sight of blood does nothing to me, so I don’t go unconscious from seeing it.