Victims of the Vampires
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StaggerLee
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I am ashamed to say that I have never donated blood. It's not that I am terribly afraid of needles, it's more the thought of my life-blood being drained from my body. I find that thought rather frightening.
I am an organ donor though
I am an organ donor though
Ike_009
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I dont like needles so will only have a blood test if its required or if I am dying
That's why I started donating, I was also terrified of needles. They actually kicked me out the first 2 times I tried.
Don't you have to die to become an organ donorI am ashamed to say that I have never donated blood. It's not that I am terribly afraid of needles, it's more the thought of my life-blood being drained from my body. I find that thought rather frightening.
I am an organ donor though
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bradbear117
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nope, I have tried once but failed. They told me some people cant because their body involuntarily goes into a protection mode ,if they are afraid of needles etc., where all veins and arteries are drawn deeper. So they couldn't find a vein. I wasn't to upset though.
Actually just speaking about blood and veins makes me want to pass out. Sat out the class for many a biology lesson back in the day!
Actually just speaking about blood and veins makes me want to pass out. Sat out the class for many a biology lesson back in the day!
Ike_009
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Good news everyone, according to twitter its World blood donor day, looks like I was a day early. If there was ever a day for forum peer pressure, today is it.
http://www.sanbs.org.za/
http://www.sanbs.org.za/
Ichigo
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Its to get to the point of trying it is the hardest not the actually blood taking and needles, I cant even watch other people having their blood taken or injections
I will probably faint if I tried like my brother who fainted when he saw a needle
Hagan
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I also donate there at atterbury
I STILL hate that needle, but at least you get cookies
And I'm saving someone's life. I've seen patients bleeding out and needing 10+ packs of red cells - I can't not donate.
I have no problems with needles.
It's usually a very cute nurse assisting me with the injection, so she takes my mind off the fact that a thick-ass needle is being inserted into my arm.
Ichigo
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You made me cringe when I read "thick-ass needle is being inserted into my arm" put me off needles for life now
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Ike_009
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You made me cringe when I read "thick-ass needle is being inserted into my arm" put me off needles for life now
Its not that big, maybe just ask to see someone else do it and see how you feel after.
Ichigo
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Cant even watch my cat getting an injection or on TV doubt I could, but I may try again.
Juice
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It's very true that to overcome any fear, all you need to do is face that which you are afraid of. So next time, ask the nurse to stick the needle into your eye instead. It worked for All Our Children.
Hagan
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You made me cringe when I read "thick-ass needle is being inserted into my arm" put me off needles for life now
It's really not that bad. You only feel pain for a short period (1 second - give or take).
Not that I mean to instill fear, but the extraction is a little more painful than the insertion.
Ike_009
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Extraction isn't really that painful for me just feels weird, like a sting when you flick that part of the arm.