Fowl Play
WKR
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- Oct 1, 2016
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Alright first, guess it’s a phobia, but I’m a total wimp when it comes to my own blood. For instance, when drawing blood, etc I have to lay down so I don’t faint. It’s so stupid and actually could be dangerous. On my past elk hunt I was being stupid and tried to cut a branch for a shooting lane very quickly. Wound up chopping my knife full force to the bone in one of my left fingers. Blood pulsing out at every heartbeat, etc. Had to drop to my knees and took every ounce of my being to prevent myself from fainting while getting gauze out of my kit to stop the bleeding. Tensing all my muscles to keep my blood pressure up, etc.
So stupid when I’m fine being arms deep in a carcasss, it’s just my own blood.
Anyone else dealt with this and found a way to overcome it? At this point if I actually sustained a serious injury in the field, I’m not sure I’d be able to keep myself conscious long enough to actually use the hemostatic gauze or tourniquet I carry. Which I find unacceptable. I’m sure I’ll find some answers on google, but figured I’d start a conversation here as well.
So stupid when I’m fine being arms deep in a carcasss, it’s just my own blood.
Anyone else dealt with this and found a way to overcome it? At this point if I actually sustained a serious injury in the field, I’m not sure I’d be able to keep myself conscious long enough to actually use the hemostatic gauze or tourniquet I carry. Which I find unacceptable. I’m sure I’ll find some answers on google, but figured I’d start a conversation here as well.