INTRO I'm becoming a human pincushion.

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GLPs were where it began for me. After that, I came across other peptides. Had you asked me several years ago, poking myself with a needle would have sounded completely crazy to me. These days I - nope, needles still gross me out.

What's your strategy for keeping injection count and injection sites to a minimum?
 
Maybe you should look into those hidden needle v2s or something similar and fill cartridges instead. I haven't begun using any yet, but I've been looking into it heavily and my supplies arrive tomorrow, and they look like the top option if that bothers you. It could help you get over the mental hurdle somewhat, though it doesn't truly reduce how many times you inject.
 
I'm not sure how safe my approach really is, but each night I put 4 peptides into myself. The way I mostly cut down on needle use is by backfilling. Typically I take a single needle and pull all of my peptides into it. After that I take a fresh one, remove the syringe from the rear, and then use the syringe I filled to load the new needle. That said, I realize this might harm the peptide sometimes, or that certain ones aren't supposed to be combined.
 
Can't offer advice, just solidarity. Needles are not my friend either. Work requires me to get the yearly flu shot, and I'd always numb the spot with ice beforehand!
 
pricklypear said:

GLPs were where it began for me. After that, I came across other peptides. Had you asked me several years ago, poking myself with a needle would have sounded completely crazy to me. These days I - nope, needles still gross me out.

What's your strategy for keeping injection count and injection sites to a minimum?
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Haha yeah, tell me about it... a pincushion is right! I aim to group my peps into stacks meant for a single goal, and I do my best not to pile too much onto the system. That way I figure I can cut down on the pins, stay on track, and avoid getting swallowed up by this wild scene.
 
I've grown more courageous. Blood draws have always made me prone to passing out. Yet yesterday, I gave myself Botox on my own. After beginning tirzepatide, it appears to have become the entry point for putting up with shots.
 
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