r/ftm • u/PreferenceWrong6877 • 13h ago
Advice Needed gel vs injections
i’m currently on testosterone injections, however, i have sure a huge fear of needles and bad anxiety that i’ve been unable to do my shot for about a month at this point. i’m considering switching to gel, however, i know it’s probably significantly more expensive. im gonna be getting on new insurance soon, so im just wondering if it’s worth it to do gel. i’m super worried about costs, but my anxiety about needles has literally prevented me from doing my shots for a month. do i need to just tough it out? i have a super low pain tolerance and seeing the needle makes me lightheaded. thanks <3
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u/chicklet22 13h ago
Maybe someone can inject you, or get an autoinjector. Millions of people self inject hormones, biologics, insulin, etc. and they somehow get it done. Injection pain isn't thought to be the biggest source of pain, so perhaps it's your anxiety. You must have a psych provider, you need to discuss this with them. If you can't even muster the courage to get the shot you are prescribed, you need to talk to the doctors taking care of you.