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Fear of autoinjector

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Zimppe
Zimppe

So i've been taking Enbrel for 9 weeks now. And last week i just got so f*****g anxious over taking the autoinjector. It has never happened before and now when i'm writing this i should take the injections. It is like some kind of self-presarvation that stops me from pushing the button.

I know it doesnt hurt that much and that i feel much better with it, but i just can't bring myself to it.

So has anyone got any tips how to over come this irrational anxiety?

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  • ridley
    ridley Zimppe

    Posted

    Have a drink eek

    Or get someone else to do it?

    (I know it doesn't help but I have had facial electrolysis and at one time would have 10,000 injections a day into my face, oh and the needle gets really hot when the current flows.)

  • kristy75649
    kristy75649 Zimppe

    Posted

    Is there anyone who can do it for you? My partner does mine.

    If not i guess just put some music on or whatever relaxes you amd be rational its literally 10 secs for a weeks improvment the good out weighs the bad.

  • ginam6661
    ginam6661 Zimppe

    Posted

    I started with the autoinjector and boy did it sting.  Also I got itchy red circles at the injection site.  Turns out they have a latex covering over the needle and I'm allergic to latex.  I switched to having to make up the vial by adding the diluent to the freeze dried powder and then drawing up into the syringe and self injecting.  Guess what?  It doesn't sting.  The autoinjector has a preservative in it that stings.  You can ask your doctor to switch over to it.

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