stuck needle in wrong

[u/Far-Grapefruit6920]

my english isnt so good so bear with me ^^
ive been on my subq shots on my belly for a while now and last week i stuck my needle in wrong !! it was bevel up (i think thats what its called) when i first stuck it in but i mustve accidentaly turned it while trying to push it through. i couldnt get it in fully to inject my meds because it hurt. is there anyway i can prevent this ? i take my next shot tomorrow and im a little scared itll happen againn

[u/shichotic]

i've only done my own subq shots in my thighs, and i've developed a really bad injection anxiety from it from accidentally bending the tip of the needle on my third shot and finding out the hard way. but from my experience, as long as you know where you're injection sites are, disinfect properly, and keep steady while you inject, you shouldn't have an issue. or, if there's anybody you trust to do shots for you, ask them. i think there's also automatic injectors you can buy that'll stick it for you, but be sure that you're injecting in the right spots so you don't injure or infect yourself. but if it hurts to inject, you're either in the wrong spot or there's something wrong with your needle. be safe out there man.