Might become a blood donor

Baphomet

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Hey I might become a blood donor but a huge part of me is afraid,
No I am not afraid of needles, they just make me nervous. I am not afraid of blood, never have been.
But for some reason, the thought of losing a bunch of blood and the chance of getting dizzy triggers my anxiety a bit.
But I REALLY want to, at least once!
I want to remove that little fear tho, has anyone here donated blood before or wants to as well? Or just wants to share something that could help my anxiety a bit?

Saeyra

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@Baphomet: I have always wanted to donate my blood too but my dad kept telling me no because I was pale and skinny. He said I looked like I needed it haha. Sorry I can't help you with your anxiety but hey you are not alone! :vanora_smile:

Baphomet

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@Saeyra: Oh my! Yeah, I don't look too much in need of blood and I have healthy blood so I believe it would be fine, I just worry that I will fall and die for no reason, that is just the life on anxiety I guess!

Saeyra

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@Baphomet: Do you think you could ask someone to be with you? That should clear up that worry

Baphomet

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@Saeyra: I can ask my mom maybe!

Apollo Im Burning

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pls don't

Majesticles

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Generally even if you're feeling "tipsy" after donating..you'll be fine pretty fast after, it's the most harmless thing. Even if you're scared though, they tend to watch you for a while after you donate and see if there are any side effects, if nothing happens in 5 or so minutes in terms of feeling "tipsy" you'll be completely fine.

Saeyra

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@Baphomet: You should if you can. At least for the first time :vanora_smile:

Always ping me please.

Sleepi

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I'd love to give blood but I'm not sure if I meet the requirements anymore.
I wouldn't worry too much-- you should be fine :) If anything, bring a friend or family member along with you to help ease your nervousness.
Heck, maybe even donate together!

Call me ping me if you wanna reach me

Majesticles

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As our friend Shia LaBeouf would say, JUST DO IT!

FUZZY

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Unicorn is a deer until a
@Baphomet: I've thought about donating my blood before but I haven't yet,
and don't they give you a cookie or something after words so you don't get
the dizzies, or am I wrong and thinking of something else?
Unicorn horn gets made!

If you can’t say something nice, Don’t say anything at all!

Tuijp

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@Baphomet: I gave blood before and, after you give blood, they make sure you aren't dizzy before you can even get off of the chair.
I was dizzy after, more because I don't like blood or needles, and the nurse kept pushing me back into the chair. She always wanted to know how I would get back home and made sure I had a ride.