Hi jamie bones. I was also apprehensive about injecting myself; put it off for a month while trying to research it. I couldn't talk to the Tymlos 'educator' until my doc ordered the med, which took time, but then I received a one month sample pen, saving me $700 - but when that all happened the rep was actually really helpful. Answered all my questions, understood that I was nervous about it and reminded me that if I had problems with the shots or side effects or whatever, I could always stop the treatment and shouldn't have any ill effects from doing so. I certainly don't want to go that route, but it is reassuring to know that I can bail out. She also advised things that aren't in the brochure, that made the process less daunting. Little things like 'hydrate!', don't obsess over your injection site rotation... But when it came time to do the injection, I thought maybe I'd screwed it up, cuz I didn't feel the needle at all. Truly. A 5mm 31ga needle is so thin it's almost hard to see. I only knew for sure I'd gotten it in when I was all done and I stood up and was a little dizzy. But that was momentary and not a problem. Do your research, get the free sample pen, try to chill, try it out. You have little to lose and lots to potentially gain.