We chatted with three young adults in our community to learn about their experiences with self-injections. Here's what they had to say: Graeme: I started self-injecting methotrexate when I was 16, after 9 months in remission without any medication. The struggle was twofold: one, there was the idea of sticking a sharp object into [...]
In addition to the guides available on this page, you can hear from young adults in our community who shared their experience coping with needle phobia during our Virtual Youth Panel (Skip to 59:51). Some children have also found it helpful to watch a demonstration of a needle. To help other kids learn about [...]
Fear of needles is very common in children and adults. All children get needles through their regular immunizations. Those with medical illnesses or problems will need to get even more needles for injections or blood work. Most children and adults are able to overcome their fears, and it does not stop them from getting [...]
There are many things that can be done to reduce anxiety about receiving needles. For some parents, this means coming up with a coping plan i.e. using distraction techniques, giving the child a sense of control by offering options (i.e., where the injection goes, look away, using numbing cream). If you find that you [...]
Absolutely! Our friends at TREKK have put together this infographic to guide you through helping your child with a needle poke at every age. It also includes information on when/why they might need to get a needle poke, distraction techniques, and other tips!
Getting started with Injections: No one truly looks forward to giving themselves, or their child, a needle. So it’s perfectly normal to feel anxious at first. This guide from AbbVie contains valuable information from doctors, nurses and pain specialists, to help make your entire injection process as smooth and comfortable as possible. Getting started [...]
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