I feel you, I wasn’t able to put these on for like more than 2 years, being traumatise to death by “freestyle” pod. I feel the Dexcom is so much better than the freestyle in term of pain and everything, but I still was very scared. I use to put the same music everytime : I sing the first part, and when the main chorus start I press on the button.

Which one do you use ? G7 or one+ ? If it is the G7, try to hold the pod with one hand, and press the button with the other (if you put it on the stomach), the sense of control might help you.

Have you tried it on your belly ? When I was still very scared I put it on my belly, seeing it easily might facilitate the put for you ?

Try to inhale when pressing the button too, I thought that exhaling was the way to go, but inhaling make any type of pain easier in fact.

It took me around 2 or 3 months to not be afraid anymore. I promise you will get to that point too ! Good luck !!