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[-] throw3352away@hexbear.net 13 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Injection anxiety

I just did my second injection. I don't know why, but for some reason I was more scared to put the needle in this time. I sat there holding the syringe full of estrogen for like 20 minutes after I filled it up, and now I'm worried it got infected. I'm sure I'll get better at this soon, but I thought that it would be easier the second time...

And I chickened out before I got it all in again. The thing is, most people say Lena's recommended dosage of 0.22ml at 50 mg/ml is way too high, so I'm not really worried about losing 0.6ml, but I wish I were at least brave enough to do the full thing.

I feel kinda weird again, but I know it's in my head.

[-] naom3@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago

If you were using a fresh sterile syringe and needle (which you should be btw) then I wouldn’t worry about it being infected

[-] throw3352away@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago

Yeah, it's just because I had the needle exposed for so long before using it. Even though I never put it down or let it touch anything.

[-] naom3@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago

Still for just 20 minutes and without touching anything I don’t think that’s an issue. Unless you like sneezed on it or something idk

[-] throw3352away@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I probably blew on it. But I won't worry about it.

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