Tips for using vial with needle when you have a slight problem with needles?

I’ve always had a problem and deep fear of needles. I did a lot of international travel so I was always getting blood work and vaccines so I’ve largely gotten over it, though I do still get anxious in the moments before and cannot look at it go in.

I’ve been prescribed Zepbound and am excited for this journey. I was originally planning on using the pen, but for whatever reason, the prescription is only for the vial and my doctor doesn’t know why. I’m paying out of pocket through Lily Direct, so maybe that makes a difference? Unsure.

In any case, I’m tentatively coming around to the vial because it’s cheaper and because it’s what I have access to now. I think I can handle self injecting it (my only option now) but have a fear that I’ll get the vial and then will be unable to do it because it necessitates looking at the injection sites.

Any advice from people with similar fears and who have overcome them? Or tips and tricks in general for self-injecting? I think on my stomach would be the easiest.

Thanks in advance!!