This is a brilliant write up.
I have to say I’m the same, I recently went to hospital for a few weeks and they had to take my blood every 2 days and every single time I fainted.
I’ve had my covid vaccine, and nearly fainted at both doses.
The idea of needles freaks me out!
But I too found a good place and they were really professional and friendly, and hey ho I had a significantly sized magnet in my finger with no numbing at all and didn’t feel uncomfortable once!
I hope more people are able to see this thread and use it to help them pluck up the courage to give it a go, safely.