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I don’t know how i did it but I finally managed to take my first copaxone injection. And of course it went really well just minor stinging which was gone within 20 minuets. I wish I had just done it sooner. There is no doubt in my mind that fear is our very worst enemy it will cripple us far worse than any disease. My fear of the medication nearly cost me everything. I overcame that fear and find myself stronger than I was even just a few hours ago. If there is one thing I can pass on, it’s this

Your fear will never let you down if you allow it to control you. I chose to challenge my fear and learned I was letting myself down. Now I control me and shown fear the defeat it deserved for stealing so much of my life. With the help from prayer, friends and even strangers I have prevailed and so can any of us.

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RoyceNewton profile image
RoyceNewton

well done, congratulations

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jimeka

That is quite the accomplishment, well done 👍

Lilith08 profile image
Lilith08

The first time is the hardest. You can do this!

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Raingrrl

Way to go!

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Peruzzot

Congrats on starting the medication.

I used to be on avonex and had to do weekly injections. I really hate needles and did not look forward to Friday night "stabbings". Massive flu like symptoms from the avonex didn't help my aversion to Friday nights. The flu like symptoms were supposed to stop after 3-4 months but never did after almost a year. I'm on tecfidera now and only have to swallow 2 pills per day and am doing much better on that. I don't think i could do self-injections again.

I really hope the copaxone works for you.

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jkdavid99

I am so scared of taking any drugs, medicine but I to am going to face my fear with ocrevus real soon. I will be strong and get it done congrats good job

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👍👍Congratulations, Please keep us posted on how you are doing.

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Jazzyinco

Great Post about fear Jeremy, I liked it & congrats, I hope it wrks. For U, please keep us posted ok. About how it's going!🎁💝😍Much Prayers for ya too---Jazz🌹💜

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KC0808

Fantastic! I hope all continues to go well. :)

Take Care of You

KC

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greaterexp

Wonderful news! I'm so proud of what you've done and will do!

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lbenmaor

I am so proud of you! I'm glad you overcame your fear!!

Leslie

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TracyBelle

You are now a warrior fighting fearlessly against the disease. Most of us can remember the terror of getting that first injection- but it is never as bad as our imagination leads us to believe it will be. Now you have ALL the power over your life that the (completely normal human reaction) of fear had so cleverly taken hold of. We are ALL proud of your bravery and we are here for you for anything you need.

Fight On- Tracy

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bxrmom

So happy for you Jeremyhess1980 Did you have a Shared Solutions nurse come out to your home for training? That's when I did my first Copaxone injection. I used the autojector as I was too afraid to use just the needle - they scare me though I did 'think' about doing it that way but never did. After 11 years on various doses of the Copaxone I am now on Tecfidera and doing well.

Please keep us updated on how you do.

Jessie

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cbella

You are absolutely right! And congrats … you have embraced what will help you; that is awesome! :)

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