Giving Blood

[Rosemma]

I have donated quite a few times, but Im ashamed to say that I havent in a while.
My problem is that my local blood donation days changed and now they clash with work.

[hopefaithlove]

I do I do!! I've saved 9 lives so far, lol.

[Lightning]

I'm old enough and I will someday...

I am not a fan of needles, but would do it if need be

[GoneBeyondRepair]

i dont think i will, because if i have some sort of desease or somfin, tht i dont know bout, i dont wanna give it to other people. even though its for a good cause, i dont want to harm other people cuz o my deseised blood. if it is. idk if it is or not.

[Firefighter 80]

I tend to pass out while getting blood drawn... but I would if it needed to be done.

[Stephanie]

I think that I'll probably give blood in the future. Right now, my immense fear of needles holds me back a bit. However, if I get over that then I'm sure I will donate blood.

[Magic.]

I have registered for blood donation. Every time I go though I've been sick / on medication too recently. As soon as I stop getting sick, I'll start giving blood.
My dad was really sick in Great Ormond Street Hospital as a baby, if it weren't for blood donors he wouldn't be here, and neither would I

[hecanandWILLchangeyou]

I'm old enough and hope to one day, but right now the meds I am on will not allow it.

[Angelus50781]

I attempted to give blood over the summer, but due to a recent injury that they feared could possibly have been infected they would not allow me to. Now I won't because I take kung fu and do a lot of other physically demanding activities. Diminishing my red blood cell count for 30 days will prevent full exertion. I remember my cross country coach told us that if we gave blood we would be kicked off the team because we would be useless to him if we couldn't give it our all. If someone I know needs my blood I'll give it, and when I get older and I'm less active I'll probably give regularly as needles don't bother me at all.

[Imagine]

I would give blood, the only thing stopping me, is my fear of needles.

[Arroyo]

I was psyched when I turned 17 and was able to give blood. I've given twice at work and once at school. My bf came with me twice, because he's O+, but it makes him sick so I don't let him anymore. He actually bought me a shirt yesterday that says "give blood" on the front. It makes me

[dancinfool]

I know I should.. and I probably will when I get round to it/when my boyfriend talks me into it :P He's done it quite a few times and I can't really think of any reason for not doing so (except a needle phobia but hey I can get over it if I make myself). I missed it last time they came round where I live. Butt I will do soon.. honest.

[losing touch.]

Originally Posted by snowstorm

i dont think i will, because if i have some sort of desease or somfin, tht i dont know bout, i dont wanna give it to other people. even though its for a good cause, i dont want to harm other people cuz o my deseised blood. if it is. idk if it is or not.

they don't just take peoples word for it that they are disease free. all the blood that is donated is tested and most of it irradiated so you don't need to worry about passing something onto other people.. because even if you did have something to pass on it would be found.

[DeadlySin]

I'm old enough and I want to give blood.
I just have to get over a few things.
I don't mind needles or shots.
It's just whenever I have even a small sample of blood drawn.
I get light headed and feel like I will pass out.
So once I get over that. I will more than likely do so!

[Gemma =]]

I can't give blood because I have an autoimmune disorder and had positive ANA results so not allowed
Though in all honesty I don't think I would donate anyway, and I hate admitting to it because I think it's a horrible thing to say you wouldn't want to save someones life.
But I have raynauds and am constantly cold, that means my veins are notoriously hard to find and get blood from. In fact the last three times I've had blood taken my veins have collapsed and one of them even burst (most disgusting thing EVER btw!) ha.
Because of those reasons I don't think it would even be possible to get enough blood out of me if it was any use to anyone anyway lol.
I am an organ donor though, I signed up before I was diagnosed but was told that as long as my organs are ok I can still be a donor

[SuperBrunetteCutie4Ever]

I HATE needles plus they probably only have the big needles and I have ITP so I bleed longer than other people plus my veins are weak like my mom

[one_more_reason]

I've given blood several times! it's kind of a pain, but it makes me feel good once I'm done because I feel like I've actually helped someone. one of the first times I did it, I passed out briefly afterwards, and that kind of scared me, but since then I just have to tell whoever is taking my blood that I need a little bit of extra time afterwards to lay down. it's all good.