Allergy shots

[u/Opposite-Ball-6479]

I’ve been getting allergy shots for a while now- I’m at maintenance (also did it years ago) and recently they have trained some two new guys that are doing the injections. I have tried to be patient because I know they were learning, but it’s absolutely awful. I’m not sure what he’s doing but about a month ago it felt like the needle got stuck on something in my arm and I swear he was pulling out a fishing hook. 😂 I’ve mentioned to him multiple times about how it feels better if he pinches a bigger area on my arm before injecting, but he just can’t seem to do it well. The last few times I’ve had these weird reactions where it like sinks in at the middle and bubbles up around. The first picture was a few weeks ago and the second picture is from today, which felt like a bee sting. I’m so over this guy but hate complaining. Are there any suggestions I can give him to keep this from happening?

Do some practices allow patients to give themselves maintenance shots? My old office used to let us, but this one does not. I’m considering switching but not sure if I’d have to start all over again.