I thought the injection would become routine after the first try, but I stayed tense each time. I would set everything out, reread the instructions, and pause before starting. Even when I followed the steps, I kept wondering whether I had done everything correctly.
The anxiety became part of my week. I started planning around injection day and felt disappointed that something I hoped would be simple took so much mental energy. I tried to remind myself to slow down and ask questions instead of guessing, but I still found the process stressful.
I contacted my care team to talk through my concerns. Their guidance helped me feel more informed, though it did not make me comfortable overnight. My experience was harder than I expected because I had focused on the medication and not on how I might feel about giving myself an injection. I wish I had discussed that worry before starting.
