Scared of injections 🤕🤕🤕🤕

[hopeful123456]

I know this is a very silly thing. I have finished a round and have one pgs normal but with a low mitoscore. Starting another round this week to see if we can get more embryos before transfer. Last time I had a tough time everyday thinking about the injections and the final ov induction pricks had me in tears. I attribute about half of my stress in this process to my fear of injections . Really looking forward for some tips and words that can help me ease off the fear.

[Picalilli99]

I can totally empathise with you. I have a total fear of injections, to the point that I used to faint before the needle had even touched me. I think it has got a little easier over time, but I still really struggle at times. My friend recommended the mindful IVF app. I was initially a bit sceptical but am now converted and definitely think it has helped me. I know it’s easier said than done but if at all you can try to distract yourself in the lead up rather than sitting and thinking about the needle that can sometimes help. Good luck with them and I hope this next round gives you some more lovely embryos xx

[hopeful123456 in reply to Picalilli99]

Thank you for the reco on the app. I am planning to give that a shot. Anything that helps with my fear of shots is good 😁

[Lyn84]

Totally terrified of injections and dreading mine to but loads of ppl on here said they weren't that bad pain wise unless its a pain threshold thing how well you handle them x

[hopeful123456 in reply to Lyn84]

I think more than the pain that lasts for a few secs it's the anticipation in itself that kills me. 🙁 But I am feeling better to see so many people having the same trouble.

[Hollibob]

I was fine to start with on our first round injecting myself, but then one day, I just couldn’t do it anymore! I’m fine with needles too, which is the weird thing.

After that, hubby did all my injections and I think it helped him to feel part of the pre process of the rounds.

X

[hopeful123456 in reply to Hollibob]

I go to the clinic where there is an injection room. They have a nurse there who gives the shots. So that takes the stress of doing it right away from me. But the thought about that from the previous evening kills it for me even though I have a busy job.

[hannahding]

I legit had the same fear. In fact, it was someone on this forum who told me it is not that bad. Now even though I had been through this process previously was still very nervous. However, the clinic made me feel at ease. Eventually, things actually were no longer scary. It has been almost 4 days to me injecting. Things are going really well. Hoping for the best.

[hopeful123456 in reply to hannahding]

That's great to hear😊 I think just reading all your replies is giving me strength to know that I'm not alone here. Thank you all for the beautiful, comforting and honest replies.