I think a lot of you guys are underestimating how strong a phobia can be. Some people have to go to therapy about stuff like this. You can't just tell people to get over their phobia, saying that would be very insensitive and inconsiderate. People struggle with doctor appointments and getting the right medication everyday, even though they completely understand it's for their benefit, and, in this case, others too.
I struggle with Trypanophobia as well. Just thinking about a needle going in my arm makes me stressed. Whenever I have to go get a shot, I would have intense anxiety everyday until I get it. The anxiety would reach its peak when I’m about to get the shot and I see the needle. I don’t think I could make it through if I didn’t have my mother sitting beside me, and gently squeezing my hand to distract me.
But, even though you and I struggle with Trypanophobia, I would still like you to take the time to think about Covid, and effects it had on society and our communities, and how the vaccine would change that. It’s up to you to decide if you will conquer your phobia or not. Don’t let anyone else force you to do it, this is a decision you have to make. They don’t have the phobia, you do.
If you do decide to face it, I have so much love and respect for you. I know that it would be very hard and challenging.
I, myself, am young. I don’t need to get the vaccine for a very long time, if at all. But I know if I was older, I would definitely think about my priorities, and how the Covid vaccine applies to that.