First lesson today

[Beeper]

I've got to start injecting and going to see the nurse this afternoon for my lesson. I hate needles so not looking forward to it but hope it makes me feel better. I've been on the wrong meds for a year. How have you all gotten on with injecting yourself any tips..

[sylvi]

Don't think about it,just do it. It is easier than you think.xx

[shasmac]

Good luck and let us know how you get on, x

[summer32]

Good luck. maybe someone a family member or friend could do it for you if easier, I DONT look at needles. a tip for you though enbrel and humira can both come as a " pen" were you dont see the needle if you are having anto tnfs?? but Cimza is needle only as is methotrexate (metoject)

[beth48]

Good luck Beeper

[saraw342]

Hi Beeper

I am pretty new to all this - started injecting with metoject 6 weeks ago. Training was fine - didn't hurt one bit. I can do it (even though I don't like doing it) but prefer a family member to do it for me as they just stick it in with no hesitation. I squeeze a place on my stomach and I squeeze it as hard as poss and then I can hardly feel it!!

Good luck

[Hidden]

Yes I'm with Sylvi - its very much easier than it sounds - just don't think too hard about it.

[helixhelix]

Pinch an inch, but then remember to let go.... And try to relax, breath and take it slowly. I am totally phobic about needles, but once I'd done it once it was fine. Polly

[miss]

Hi with the others pinch then needle honest it really is no hassle. For the last 7weeks its been ok xx