I never went through that period because my symptoms and diagnosis was so sudden for me. But knowing what it is and knowing that you are going to injection yourself is just so empowering!

I think that even those of us who are lucky enough to be doing well come to realize that our life could change at any minute. But really, it's the same for people who aren't in our situation! Wrapping my head around that concept has been very meaningful to me. I'm sure there are other things but that's the first thing that comes to my mind. And I DO find that empowering because it motivates me to take control of the things I CAN control as long as I am able. (Well, on a good day -- I admit that I can still get pretty lazy! )

You know, the Dr. asked me if I thought I would have problems with the injections and I told him that I didn't think so. I am going to start coaching myself into believing that it is not going to be so bad...... I figure the more I tell myself that I believe this, the more likely I will be able to tolerate the injections.