Advice to get over needle fear?

[SillyMari]

Hey everyone, So I need advice.. I had to get a glucose meter to check my blood sugar and I am terrified to use the lancet device to poke my finger to even check.. I get the lancet in the device and can't work it to myself to even press the button..

Family has to help me by holding the device to my finger for me and pressing it.. Learned I have to do a 4 on this device out of 1-6 depth settings being my skin apparently is that thick..

I know I need advice as like family can't always be there to help me with this.. I'm just scared of the pain and it does hurt and sometimes the pain can be felt a little bit for like 10 seconds after (A slight stinging like feeling)..

[laurieluvsit]

Here are five devices that do not require needle pricks...

Five Devices That Do Not Require Needle Pricks

[exitseven]

I was on blood thinners for over a year and had to inject myself. I just made myself angry and let the adrenaline flow. Then I just did it. It was all over in a few seconds.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[laly520]

its hard to deal with it

whenever im about to get an injection I would look away from needle n stare at wall

it helped with fear

[SillyMari]

Kinda hard to do that when you have to press a button and know you're getting sticked with a machine you are holding.. :(

[laly520]

maybe get someone to do that?

[Iron_Man]

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