This Is Becoming A Bit Of A Problem

[queenofmean]

I have been a Diabetic for the last 23 years. I have never been a fan of needles and things but I know I must to my injections. But I dream about every second night that I am trying to do my injection but I just can't do it. I get the needle near to the site and I just can't bring myself to do it. It plays on my mind when I'm trying to do my injections.

What is causing me to have this dream all the time? Is there anything I can do to work out whats making it occur and how I can maybe make it stop?

[LazyGun]

I would have thought that sheer repetition of the act of injecting yourself would tend to cure such anxiety dreams, so that seems slightly odd.

Do these dreams stop you from injecting at all? Or through hesitancy cause the process to be more painful?

It might be worth talking to your Diabetic nurse - maybe it is something to do with the site of injection -perhaps selection of a different site?

[queenofmean]

They don't stop me doing them, but sometimes I feel like its going to happen for real that I won't be able to do them. I try not to hesitate I tend just to get on with it.

I do tend to favour my right leg over my left when I do my ingections but I always move them aroud. But I will mention it to her, I am to see a Psychologist about a few things so I might mention this aswell.

I just find it rather bugging that its happening all the time.

[murraymints]

Could be anxiety dream re your upcoming driving test ??

[queenofmean]

I'm not sure Minty I was having these dreams long before I booked my test. I used to have one or 2 each year but now its becoming a regular thing.

[excelsior-1]

good evening queenie

believe it or not, i have a real phobia of needles - but i overcome that three times a year to go and donate blood (donation number 75 in a few weeks time)

[queenofmean]

Evening Excel

I've hated needles as long as I can remember. Just ask nungate...pulled many a surgery/hospital down on a few occasions! I'd love to get over the fear. I don't mind much if I am in control of the needle...other people and I go to pieces!

Well done though I'm very proud of you :)

[LazyGun]

Sorry cannot be of more help ,Queen. I would certainly discuss why these dreams are becoming more commonplace though.

And well done excelsior on reaching the 75 donations mark. Very impressive.

[queenofmean]

Its ok LazyGun....any help or advice is more than welcome. I will mention it when I speak to my nurse next week :)