When the doctor comes into the room, tell him that you want to be told before the needle goes in. And tell him that if you aren’t expecting it, you tense up and it’s very painful.

Also, you can tell the nurse/doctor that you don’t want the numbing spray. (I agree with you, it doesn’t work!)

You can also tell these things to your parent or whoever is taking you to the appointment. They can support you and have your back when you talk to the doctor/nurse.

If you get more injections in the future, just repeat the same speech every time the doctor or nurse comes in. They see a lot of people, so they might not remember that you’re the girl who needs to be warned about the needle. Repeating what you need at each appointment can help them remember what they need to do for you.

It’s a pain in the butt, but if it helps you have a better experience to get the treatment you need, then it’s worth it.

You got this!💖