The main reasons I first decided to donate blood are three fold. I thought it might impress some people, I thought it was good karma and I knew it would give me a few hours away from work.
So off I went to the blood bank, my working day over. I filled out the necessary forms and waited for my name to be called up. After my quick one on one session I was in the chair.
Feeling fine my first mistake was watching the needle go in. My second mistake was that I kept watching the needle and the blood that kept pumping out of it and into the bag. How much did they intend on taking? Why am I feeling light headed all of a sudden?
I'll be honest, I didn't pass out but I felt woozy and that can be quite common for first time donors. As I got up to the couch to rest, with my small bag of chips, chocolate bar and juice comforting me I vowed never to come back.
Well I have gone back and I can say it's never been like that time. I can watch it all unfold and I don't feel any discomfort. The negative experiences from my first visit are gone but the positives like time off work and the 'fun pack' of goodies you receive on completion are still there.
And most importantly it does help out, so if you can give it a shot. read more