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OT: Do you donate blood, platelets or plasma? |
7-Jun-2011 At 3:23:19 PM |
MichaelOR
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I still have a strong needle phobia - but it has mellowed somewhat over the years. I used to pass out with any needle!
I finally got the courage up to get over it and successfully donated blood for many years - I just couldn't watch or look at the needle going in or being taken out! Lying down helps too.
But at least my needle phobia improved to the point that I can have blood test samples taken while sitting - instead of lying down. [I still don't look.] One of the side benefits of giving blood!
On a separate issue:
I used to take a 'preventative' longer recovery time lying down and resting after giving blood to ensure that I didn't have a reaction after giving blood. In the end, as I got older, I had a few too many 'reactions' (going into shock) too close together and I can't give blood anymore. These reactions are entirely separate to my needle phobia.
I'm proof that you can regularly give blood even though you have a strong needle phobia.
Go and try please. Healthy, willing donors are needed.
Michael
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