yep it's real and sorry about that. I take copaxone it is so much better for me than the avonex i was on. Use all the free services they offer.

Unfortunately it is real, but the good news now is that you can move forward. I'm on Copaxone as well. It was rough for me at first, having to inject every day and all, but I'm pretty old hat at it by now. I'm just mid-way through my fourth month. Don't be afraid to ask questions! This board is a great resource.

I guess it didnt seem real because after 5 weeks I finally feel "normal". No more vertigo, nausea, or vision problems. I feel like this never happened. When I give myself my first shot is when its REALLY gonna sink in.

Geez....... it does suck, and I am sorry. I'm on Rebif, and do injections three times a week, and I completely agree with you. It's just like a slap in the face every time injection time comes along. As much as it sucks, thank God we have them as a treatment. Acceptance of MS is a process..... it will take time.

All of the current disease-modifying meds must be injected. For some, this can also be a stumbling block to treatment. Sticking yourself with a needle is naturally counterintuitive. The benefits of the treatments and the knowledge that you are doing all that you can do to battle your illness outweigh the discomfort of the injections.

If you are especially anxious about injections, create a ritual around the procedure. Designate a place in your home where you always take your shot. Be sure the area is warm and well lit. You may want to be in a room where you can lock the door so that no one can barge in and surprise you just has you have gotten up the nerve to go for it. Evenings were the best time for me to inject because then I could go to sleep and sleep through the worst of the unpleasant side effects. But with Copaxone, you shouldn't have any. However, some people are too tired at night and prefer to do it earlier in the day. Choose a time that works best for you and stick with it (no pun intended)!

Listening to soothing music, lighting candles, and taking a few deep calming breaths can help you unwind. Some people benefit from a short form a guided imagery to relax the area they are about to inject. This is what I said to myself. I see my muscle relaxing...I feel my warm breath going into the muscle...I feel calm and confident, and I'm grateful to have this healing treatment enter my body. My thoughts are what made me anxious so I tried to calm them before injections nightly.

So yes, this new way of life is real for you, and I know you will be able to do this. Pretty soon it will be old hat!

I have been on Copaxone for just over a year now and I remember that first conversation just like you said....They really do offer so many services and so much support, take advantage of it. I could also let you in on so many tricks etc. I have developed over this past year that just makes it so much easier...good luck to you, it's not as bad as you may think.