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What It’s Like To Give Yourself A Shot

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Sydney Rose

I don’t think anyone likes the idea of needle going into their skin. When I was a kid, I was petrified of needles, having to be held down for each shot I got. I would have never thought an injection would be my life line when I feel my worst. To this day, I cannot look at blood being drawn or an injection in my arm. When I learned that I was going to have to give myself injections I was terrified. I remember the first time I had to give myself an injection. I was in my dorm alone, learning on FaceTime with my dad (he’s a physician not to worry). You have to be strong and confident to give yourself an injection because if you mess up–it could be very bad.

Now, I’ve given myself multiple injections like a pro. It still does terrify me, but I just tell myself “I got this” and get it over with. I think that I would do almost anything to get relief from the pain and soreness of my body attacking itself. It’s crazy to think that your body cares so much about you (or hates you depending on how you wanna think about it) that it goes into overdrive to try to protect you.

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7 thoughts on “What It’s Like To Give Yourself A Shot”

  1. docmel9366gmailcom says:
    August 18, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    Things we do to stay a perceived normal.

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  2. Britney says:
    August 18, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    I often thing about how I would deal with having to give myself a shot if I had to. I’m fine with someone else doing it, but the thought of poking myself with a needle makes me squeamish. I’m sure your body prepares you when you have to do what you have to do.

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  3. marebare71234 says:
    August 20, 2017 at 10:29 pm

    I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant. I had to give myself insulin injections. I know what that’s like:(

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    1. Sydney Rose says:
      August 20, 2017 at 10:36 pm

      You’re so strong! I’m so sorry you can relate :/

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      1. marebare71234 says:
        August 20, 2017 at 10:59 pm

        You’re the strong one. I don’t have to do it anymore. *hugs*

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  4. theshadeofwriting says:
    August 21, 2017 at 1:38 am

    I give my self an injection once every two weeks. It really hasn’t gotten easier.

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    1. Sydney Rose says:
      August 21, 2017 at 3:10 am

      I know, it’s really hard. I am sorry that you have to go through that as well. You are strong!

      Reply

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