Getting an injection can be unpleasant, but good for our health. Here are some effective tips to help reduce the pain caused by an injection.
Steps
Step 1. Before you go to the doctor's office or hospital, decide which arm to give the injection
Step 2. After choosing it, treat it with ice
It may be painful, but it will reduce the pain of the next sting. Alternatively, ask your doctor or nurse to numb your arm to numb it.
Step 3. Keep your arm soft and relaxed
An outstretched arm will make you feel even more pain.
Step 4. Talk to the nurse
Tell her a story. Alternatively, you can choose to read a book, call a friend or listen to good music.
Step 5. Don't look at the needle
If the injection is given in your left arm, look to the right.
Step 6. Ask your doctor or nurse not to count down waiting for the injection
It would only make you even more tense and nervous. When the injection starts, breathe deeply and then let the air out quickly and forcefully.
Step 7. Indulge in an ice cream at your favorite ice cream parlor and take the day to rest
Step 8. Remember to move your arm to get rid of the pain faster
Step 9. As soon as you feel like doing this, massage the injection site to push the liquid into the muscle
It will help you reduce the pain.
Advice
- Take a deep breath and look towards the floor, stay calm and remember that it is only a matter of seconds!
- Don't focus on the injection, distract yourself with any thoughts other than the needle!
- Before the injection try to relax your mind and body, for example by breathing deeply.
- Focus your thoughts on fun or interesting topics.
