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Steroids are my anti-drug

Steroids are my anti-drug

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I'm on my first cycle and it's going well so far, but I have to vent about this and maybe get some support. I've never been fond of needles and self-injecting is a terrible experience; I generally sit there for 10 minutes staring at the needle, listening to 'A Real Hero' on repeat with a single tear rolling down my cheek as I mouth along to the lyrics before finally working up the courage to jam the syringe into myself.

Does anyone else here have a fear of injecting and if so, how did you get around it?
 
For me it was pretty simple, I just know that the sooner I do it, the sooner it will be done. It's one of those things that you just have to think about logically, and realize that there is an opportunity cost to everything. If you find that it is too much, then you need to realize steroids may not be for you. I believe that we can train our minds to overcome just about anything, and that's what it comes down to. You need to find what works for you. For me it was just getting past the first injection. Ever since then I have been fine and knock it out very very quickly.

Also, your description made me laugh. Not at you, just just in general.
 
Steroids are my anti-drug said:
I'm on my first cycle and it's going well so far, but I have to vent about this and maybe get some support. I've never been fond of needles and self-injecting is a terrible experience; I generally sit there for 10 minutes staring at the needle, listening to 'A Real Hero' on repeat with a single tear rolling down my cheek as I mouth along to the lyrics before finally working up the courage to jam the syringe into myself.

Does anyone else here have a fear of injecting and if so, how did you get around it?
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I don't think about it. Pinning is like that 8oz of dry chicken breast every day at lunch.......I just handle it!
 
Steroids are my anti-drug said:
I'm on my first cycle and it's going well so far, but I have to vent about this and maybe get some support. I've never been fond of needles and self-injecting is a terrible experience; I generally sit there for 10 minutes staring at the needle, listening to 'A Real Hero' on repeat with a single tear rolling down my cheek as I mouth along to the lyrics before finally working up the courage to jam the syringe into myself.
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this is the funniest pre injection practice I have ever heard.

What is it about the injection that you are scared of? surely it's not the pain. I was always grossed out thinking about the needle cutting through the muscle and the possibility of something going horribly wrong..which never happened.
 
i shit my pants the first time I pinned (figuratively), and I'm not ashamed to admit I squealed like a little girl when I did it. I've never been scared of needles, I was just scared of something going horribly wrong.

6 weeks in to my first cycle and I actually look forward to my pins now!
 
needles

I was scared my first time too, but it went well and I overcame that fear. Now I just fear hitting a nerve and my leg twitches and I have to pin again. That sucks!! Gotta try shooting in my glutes instead of legs I guess.
 
Try working it in slow....dont jab it like the nurses do in the doctors office. When i go in slow I rarely feel pain.
 
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
 
Haha. I read this post and I can totally identify. Im a noob myself (if you cant tell by the name). I try not to think about it. I load and pen as quickly and safely as possible. The more I hesitate the more I shake once I'm in. The more I shake, the more soreness I have the next day.

Slow but sure. Don't think about it! Just do it!
 
This is for sure, the longer you take the more it will hurt, make it a habit to do it after a warm shower, it will ease your pain, or at least make it easier on the muscle. Dont fear, just learn to inject properly, if so, there should be no pain, on the other hand if it is just a "phobia" of yours, nut up!
 
get in a comfertable position so that you can try it without shakeing...
try to fake the injection a couple of times so that you can get a good feel of momentum..
try to make the injection 10-15 seconds per ml.
and immediatly after you take the needle out rub the injection site for a minute
 
Thanks for all the advice, guys. I already do drive it in slowly, purely because I can't force myself to slam it in. I thought I was doing it completely wrong...

"Slammin' a nurse" is probably my favourite suggestion, but that's not realistically going to happen anytime soon -
 
Maybe you should get rid of that 18 gauge, and try something a little more user friendly. Like a 25 1' way smoother and very little pain. No more tiers.
 
Bullishness said:
Maybe you should get rid of that 18 gauge, and try something a little more user friendly. Like a 25 1' way smoother and very little pain. No more tiers.
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Currently using a 23 gauge 1.25", I get my stuff from the local needle exchange. Free needles, surgical alcohol and condoms for King's Cross's crackheads, life in the UK is great :p

I've got a ton of Heroin spoons if anyone wants them...
 
Steroids are my anti-drug said:
Thanks for all the advice, guys. I already do drive it in slowly, purely because I can't force myself to slam it in. I thought I was doing it completely wrong...

"Slammin' a nurse" is probably my favourite suggestion, but that's not realistically going to happen anytime soon -
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dude....anti-drug, you are cracking my shit up man.
 
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