They are just not aware that they have this fear and can’t therefore understand and work on it effectively. Some people just seem to be stuck in emotional toddlerhood.

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    Sure, I don’t exclude this. This is not at odds with what I’m saying. As I’ve stated elsewhere, I’m trying to explain a part of the appeal not the entire thing.

    Also fear of needles is in part culturally conditioned and varies country to country, region to region.