The Gaffer Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 On 12/6/2021 at 11:41 AM, Shy Dad said: Finally got my second Jab today. Was supposed to be back in September but a mixture of contracting covid myself and then the fun Autism anxiety showcase that goes on any time I think about a needle that isn't a tattoo going near my body has had me putting it off for months, I feel like I was being selfish in doing that but I had to make sure I wasn't going to have a complete meltdown. That and having to travel for like 3 hours combined to go get it done when I don't really work well on public transport. But it's done. I feel better for it and bar the sure fire anxiety attack I'm gonna have in an hour, it's worth it to know I'm extra covered. I can definitely relate to that so yeah, well done. Honestly, I don't think I can overestimate the crippling anxiety intravenous treatments in a medical context give me. I've had to explain to loads of people too over the years how no, I don't mind tattoos. The tattoo needle's completely different. I'm a modern medicine man through and through but the thought of it being administered by needle absolutely terrifies me. Walking to the vaccination centre for my first shot back in summer was the most intense psychedelic experience I've ever had, I think. Second one was easier, though. And I have no problem now with the third one. So a decent bit of exposure treatment for the phobia as part of the package! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Carbomb Posted December 10, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted December 10, 2021 4 hours ago, patiirc said: Not got a Five Guys anywhere close As long as it wasn't Byron. Was it an Honest Burger or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted December 10, 2021 Moderators Share Posted December 10, 2021 What's wrong with.Byron? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patiirc Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Carbomb said: As long as it wasn't Byron. Was it an Honest Burger or something? No chains, local place does excellent burgers, they do a 24 carat burger Didnt have that.. Was nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB6937 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Couldn't book my booster yesterday (I'm 38) but website accepted the booking today so looks like it's updating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Thunderplex Posted December 11, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted December 11, 2021 Had my booster on Thursday. Fucking petrified of needles, but I can honestly say I didn’t feel a thing., expertly done. By balance was off the day after, but all good now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members BomberPat Posted December 11, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted December 11, 2021 43 minutes ago, DavidB6937 said: Couldn't book my booster yesterday (I'm 38) but website accepted the booking today so looks like it's updating. Booked mine today, apparently it's officially going to 30+ tomorrow/Monday, but you can already book now even though the website still says you have to be 40+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB6937 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Just now, BomberPat said: Booked mine today, apparently it's officially going to 30+ tomorrow/Monday, but you can already book now even though the website still says you have to be 40+. Did think they were just a bit slow on updating. Also a lot of confusion still on the referral letter wording so hopefully they sort that out too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted December 11, 2021 Moderators Share Posted December 11, 2021 Thanks guys! Beat the rush and booked in now. Booked for Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathrey Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Thank for the heads up! I tried to book mine yesterday and it said I wasn't eligible but just tried it now and have booked in for Tuesday morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Tommy! Posted December 11, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted December 11, 2021 First for my local site is the 31st but I've booked in, I might as well and it gives me an excuse for a few pint in town on NYE before I head home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69MeDon Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Yeah, was able to book in for tomorrow at midday. Which is pretty damn fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars85 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 My first two jabs didn't give me any trouble. But my booster properly did me in. Don't know if it was because I had my flu jab a few days earlier. But it felt like I'd had the shit kicked out of me for about 3 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panhead Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Managed to book my booster just now (I'm 36). I got my first dose in February and second in May because I'm asthmatic. Then they changed the criteria, so because I haven't been hospitalised or had to take a course of steroids in the last 24 months, I've had to wait seven months between jabs. My daughter started nursery during that time and has had one cold after another, so it's a real relief to get my booster booked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Blog Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 I managed to get booked for the 19th, I am 33 but got my first ones done earlier with working in a school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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