giving blood - update.

Does anyone actually do this?

I'm thinking about it currently but i dunno at present.
Theres a slot today at the local shopping centre but hmmm


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I went had all the tests and well they couldn't find a bloody vein

[MammaMia]

Do it :D

[Snow White.]

You should do it, if you're able to you should :)

[Left.]

Yeah i do it.
i honestly think its one of the best feelings once you have done it, the fact that you may in fact, save a life.

But its entirely up to the individual :)

xx

[Underjoyed]

I wouldn't mind doing it, but I can't for a few reasons.

[~Kaytee~]

I want to.. but can't at the moment either =[ One day :D I have a not so common blood type so really really want to :D

[confuzzled]

You should go if you're able to do it. I can't, but i'd love to! =)

[BeautyFiend]

'Does anyone actually do this?'
Uh, yes millions of people all around the world
I do it because I have one of the rarer blood times.
Plus, you get free tea and biscuits =D

[Frenemies]

I want to. Since my mom was taken into hospital and needed a blood transfusion, and the whole time I was sat staring at the blood pack, thinking without someone giving that she wouldn't have made it, makes you realise how much you take things for granted really.

[BeautyFiend]

^
Same happened with my daddio.
Without someone's generosity he wouldn't be here.

[Bleeding Angel]

i would like too, but i cant because of the year rule for percings and tattos

[[Purple_Rain]]

I want to, but im worried my asthma medication means i wont be able to.

I will when I'm old enough.
Yay for awesome blood type.

[Day Tripper]

I have. I loved it! They keep calling me asking for my blood now but I just don't have the time. :(

I say do it. Physically I was fine after. I actually felt better after giving blood. It doesn't take long (took me less than five minutes from poke to bandage). It hurts a bit but it's okay once they get the needle in. My veins are deep, actually, so that's probably why it hurt me. :\

[Dreaming.]

It's an awesome experience. You don't really realise what's happening, you just lie there for five or so minutes whilst it's coming out of you, then you get biscuits and tea afterwards!

There's no real reason not to, I don't think (apart from obviously medical reasons)

[BeautyFiend]

This thread just reminded me to book an appointment :)

Always better to book, otherwise you're waiting around for hoooours.

[falling-appart]

i went to give blood again the other week but they denied me this time because of my epilepsy . they never bothered before .!
You should do it huni . its brilliant a good feeling . It does'nt even hurt !

[Tears and Rain]

Yus I have done and will do so again.
It's a small thing to do to save someone's life.

[HazardxToxMyselfx3]

I've done it 3 times, it's nothing major, and you'll feel really good about yourself afterwards. =]

[Dreaming.]

It just annoys me that you've got to wait for three months! I want to do it now, damnit.