I'm still new at this and my hands aren't fully steady yet. Every patient who tenses up or looks away makes my own nerves jump, and I'm terrified I'll blow a vein or hurt someone. The fear feeds on itself, and I keep bracing for the stick where I finally get it wrong.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're new and scared of hurting someone, and every anxious patient makes your nerves worse.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.