I think I have "Embroiderer's Fingers"

I've been doing so much embroidery and handsewing lately that I've sustained injuries. I've stabbed myself so many times with the needle that the skin on the end of two of my fingers has split, is tender and just a little bit numb. And it's really sore. Poor me!


If anyone has any suggestions on how to prevent "Embroiderer's Fingers", please let me know. I want to be able to handsew without using bad, bad language and without tears. All advice will be gratefully accepted.

Some good news is that my injured fingers didn't stop me from making one of my husband's favourite dinners tonight... Chicken and Vegetable pie.

It was delicious.