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Medical Self-Injection Issues (piefed.blahaj.zone)

submitted 3 months ago by irotsoma@piefed.blahaj.zone to c/autism@lemmy.world

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So, I am on the spectrum and have recently had to start using a medication that requires periodic intramuscular injections. I'm fine with the little bit of pain and the rest of the process, but there is an intense hesitation to do the initial jab. If I don't use enough force to penetrate the muscle, I have to push again or start over and that is way worse of a sensation and pain.

No matter how many times I've done it, I can't get over that intense hesitation. My brain just won't let me do it. It's not the pain since I have a really high pain tolerance. It's just some inability to intentionally use force to injure myself or something like that.

So, anyone else had similar issues or have any tips for tricking my mind into allowing me to do the jab?

Thanks!

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[–] WoodScientist@lemmy.world 1 point 3 months ago

You could try something like an auto injector. These aren't like the epipens. They're a device that fits around a regular syringe.

Also, if it helps, I'm guessing you're referring to estradiol valerate or estradiol enanthate. Either of those can be safely delivered as a subcutaneous injection rather than an intramuscular one. This allows you to use a much shorter and thinner needle. I inject EEn with little guys like these.

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