So, I am on the spectrum and have recently had to start using a medication that requires periodic intramuscular injections. I’m fine with the little bit of pain and the rest of the process, but there is an intense hesitation to do the initial jab. If I don’t use enough force to penetrate the muscle, I have to push again or start over and that is way worse of a sensation and pain.
No matter how many times I’ve done it, I can’t get over that intense hesitation. My brain just won’t let me do it. It’s not the pain since I have a really high pain tolerance. It’s just some inability to intentionally use force to injure myself or something like that.
So, anyone else had similar issues or have any tips for tricking my mind into allowing me to do the jab?
Thanks!
Wish that worked for me. My muscles just won’t obey.
Yeah, I understand it doesn’t sound very different. But, don’t say it doesn’t work if you haven’t tried it (not telling you to try it). You either need to find your own Jedi mind trick or spend a lot of money on an auto stabber, or have it done by another person.