Issues injecting T, taking longer. Any advice?

[AnxietyDisord3r]

Are you using one needle to draw up and a fresh needle to inject? I would use a fresh needle and the smallest gauge that's practical to inject. That means less pain.

I was getting tense about something else and my psych suggested guided visualization. You can find this on Youtube, for example a guided visualization of being on the beach. The beach isn't my happy place so I tell myself I'm in an overcast, brackish marsh (hey, it's my personal calm place). Tricking yourself into calming down will help with muscle tension and pain later.

[LatrellHK]

Are you using one needle to draw up and a fresh needle to inject? I would use a fresh needle and the smallest gauge that's practical to inject. That means less pain.

I was getting tense about something else and my psych suggested guided visualization. You can find this on Youtube, for example a guided visualization of being on the beach. The beach isn't my happy place so I tell myself I'm in an overcast, brackish marsh (hey, it's my personal calm place). Tricking yourself into calming down will help with muscle tension and pain later.

Yes, I am. Only have two different types and my doctor quickly reminded me that the big needle I was freaking out about is ONLY used for drawing up the T in the first place. Smaller one goes in my thigh.

My next shot is Tuesday morning, so I'll be sure to try what I did last time to make sure it wasn't just me finally switching legs. It didn't hurt last time due to suggestions though but I'll try this as well.

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Looks like you're making progress.

[LatrellHK]

Late but the last shot stung a bit but with no pain so I think the advice helped greatly!

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You've just reminded me that I need to do my shot tonight, and it's almost bedtime.

I'm glad that things are looking up. It sucks to be hung up about something we want and need. I love being able to just get in there and do it in five minutes flat with no hitches.

Uh-oh...the clock is ticking for me!