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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 127 |
Ok. I know I'm going to get flamed, but I need help. Except for my first cycle, like 5 years ago, a buddy of mine who used to be a paramedic has done ALL my injections. This is necessary because I have an irrational fear of needles, basically needlephobia. On my first cycle, I did the deca shots myself, but I'd literally sit like two hours staring at the syringe before I could stick it. And it still was really difficult. My buddy went on vacation right before I started my cycle, but I thought that I'd be able to stick myself and I'd be fine. I guess I'd forgotten how difficult it had been before, because I'm three weeks into my ref and I've got two syringes filled with test and eq in my medicine cabinet because I COULD NOT DO IT. Worse yet, my buddy got back like 10 days ago, but I can't get a hold of him to save my life (or my cycle!). As long as someone else sticks me, I'm fine, however I can't seem to do it myself, no matter how much I psych myself up. It's not a pain issue at all, cause I know it doesn't hurt. It's the thought of driving that needle an inch and a half into my thigh that freaks me for some reason. I'm starting to think the only way I can do this is to tie the syringe to the doorknob and back into it! Then I think of Lunatic! Does anyone know of any tricks to help me overcome my silly fears? Also, the syringes have been sitting filled, capped, for like 4 days. Should I be concerned about contamination, as the needles did not touch anything except for the rubber stoppers on the vials. The Doctor     | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 130 |
Wish i could help..I was scared as hell my first time but after that it was all down hill. I let my girlfriend do it sometimes but I like doing it more myself because I feel like I have more controll. I have a crazy fear of bee's and I have been stung many times and I would never be a bee keeper!!!Don't know what to tell you..mabey this isn't your game??? | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 607 |
No need to worry about the syringe mine are loaded for my whole cycle in advance. My suggestion goes like this. Sit in a kitchen chair with arms put your butt close to the side your going to stick. Use the arm of the chair to steady your arm. Put the pin through the opening in the chair and push it in your butt. It will feel like you are sticking a balloon filled with butter. After the initial piercing of the skin there is little resistance. Push the plunger and pull out the pin when it's empty. You can't hit your sciatic nerve because you're sitting on it. Relax you can do this. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 693 |
go in your quad watch your self do it and enjoy, you will ower come your fear and who knows you might ewen like it, make sure you use proper procedure, the first time i asked eweryone in my parents house to do it for me, since they all think iam a freak the reply was no, actualy my dad gave me directions since hes a vet | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 27 |
WHAT THE LAST GUY SAID WAS PROBABLY PERFECT...IVE NEVER TAKEN GEAR BUT IVE HAD ABOUT 1000 SHOTS IN MY ASS...GO 1-1.5 INCHES BELOW YOUR WAUST LINE AND ABOUT 4 INCHES FROM YOUR SIDE TO YOUR ASS.. TAKE THE WEIGHT OFF YOUR SIDE THAT YOUR SHOOTING..IT HELPS TO HAVE HELP..IF YOUR GRAB A SMALL PIECE OF SKIN ABOUT 3 INCHES WORTH THEN SHOOT YOURSELF YOU WONT FEEL A THING.... ........IVE BEEEN GIVING MY MOM B-12 SHOOTS IN THE LEG FOR ABOUT 1 YR......BUT SHES STILL A WIMP...  | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 369 |
i don't know if this helps but sometimes i have trouble also some days no problem and some day it just doesn't want to go in. what i used to do was pinch the area (glute usually) and then stick the pin into the section that in pinching, it will go right in, before you squeeze the plunger down make sure you let go of the pinch, let the skin get flat again and push it in a little more, asparate and squeeze. hope it helps and i still have some diet questions for you so you'll be hearing from me via email soon. good luck........ ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 693 |
i love the sound it makes when coming out, it just makes me wana stab my self more. wtf??? | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 127 |
Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I just showered, so I guess it's now or never. I'll let you know how I do. The Doctor | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 693 |
just do it bro but do it right | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 117 |
Ripped 2 Shredds you are too crazy. Wanna stab myself even more wtf??? Man you are insane. LOL | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 504 |
Hey bro no flame here cause I can understand how nerve wracking this phobia can be. make no mistake some people do have needle phobias just the same as heights and crowded places can ellicit unusual responces from people. Hope you can find someone to inject for now and as you get used to it the fear will hopefully subside. I know my brother is now okay and his first injection I literaly had to chase him around the bathroom for twenty minutes and then he started to pass out during the shot. A couple of weeks later he got a little more used to it. Just give it a go cause you want your cycle to be done right and your already off to a late start with your injectables. Good luck bro and I am definitely not laughing at you! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 127 |
Ok. I'm back. Did one glute, one thigh. It wasn't pleasant, but finally it's done. Thanks for all the support. I definitely couldn't have done it without everyone's encouragement. The Doctor | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 607 |
A roar swelled up for the crowd.... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYY!!!! He did it!!! | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 693 |
congrats doc | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 27 |
First time I used I convinced this girl to stick me. Then I used the GF. Women, cook, clean, and poke needles in guys butt's. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 71 |
Congrats Doc. No I wouldn't flame you because until recently all injections went in my ass where it was somewhat difficult for me to actually see everthing that was going on.......I didn't want to look. With the build up of scare tissue etc. I have had to go to other sites....ie....quads and shoulders. It was a bit nerve wracking at first but actually it was very easy. The key is to relax and yes, pinching to get it started may help. Just keep thinking of how awesome you are going to look!!!! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 214 |
This may sound stupid, but if you still can't get over it slam a few beers and ice the area. You won't even feel a thing. |
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posted August 30, 2000 02:59 PM