Self Injecting - Is it Hard?

[NYgirl]

I just found out that when I start my treatments later this week I will have to learn to do the self injecting on my own.

I've never done anything like this and am not sure that I can (chicken little is my new name).

Has anybody had any trouble? How did you get over it? Is it hard to do?

Please let me know how I am going to do this. I'm just freaked out as it is about being worried about starting the tx and now this made me even more scared.

Thanks guys.

[IwillBeatHCV]

Welcome!!

I too was apprehensive at first as is everyone else. The needle is so small, that you will not feel it--I guarantee it :-). But yes, the first time you will probably tremble. And it's all in the mind. And believe me, it will get easier. Good luck!!

[cougareyes]

I had never injected myself either, I now just did shot#11. It's not that bad but I do still dread it every week. We have a place here called Option Care that will give you the shot, I've heard some people have also had the nurse at the doctor's office give it to them.    Good Luck