It's blood donation that's limited to every three months. Platelet donation can occur much more frequently, though they recommend that you don't donate more than 24 times per year.dmpoole said:But Lostkat is a girlie and we were told that girlies can only give twice a year.
Lostkat said:So I'm a scrooge and a liar too. Interesting.
If I needed it myself, they wouldn't endanger peoples' lives by letting you donate. I give to help people less fortunate than me. How is that not charity? I find your comment quite unbelievable in all honesty.
Also, I donate platelets, which can be given as often as every two weeks. If you'd like to see my 25 donations certificate and badge, I'd be happy to scan it in for you![]()
Good turnarounddmpoole said:Chill out - who's called you a liar?
I'm getting platelets mixed up with blood as so are the others, so apologies for the confusion.
But yes, if you think giving blood is charity then I suggest you stop.
Giving blood should be made mandatory.
I don't understand. If someone is doing a good thing for the wrong reasons, that's no reason for them to stop doing it. In this case, you haven't even shown why giving blood isn't a charitable act - it's giving up something of value to you (your blood and your time) so that somebody else can benefit.dmpoole said:But yes, if you think giving blood is charity then I suggest you stop.
I agree, at least to the extent that I believe it should be opt-out rather than opt-in, but I don't see the relevance!Giving blood should be made mandatory.
Arcade Fire said:I don't understand. If someone is doing a good thing for the wrong reasons, that's no reason for them to stop doing it.
Arcade Fire said:See, we can debate sensibly sometimes!
I want some beer, but I've been ill recently and I'm not quite fully recovered yet. What should I do?
Lostkat said:Still don't understand why you think I'm doing it for the wrong reasonsWhat could possibly be wrong about wanting to donate blood/platelets to people who need them?
Lostkat said:, and overcome an accute phobia QUOTE]
Can i ask how as i have been known to pass out whilst having a blood test.2 out of the last 3 to be precise.
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Am really tuff me. Stick a little needle in me and i hit the deck.
Tiny little Bats flying about freak me out aswell but i just throw myself on the floor and don't actually pass out.![]()
malc30 said:Can i ask how as i have been known to pass out whilst having a blood test.
malc30 said:Gritting my teeth, looking away, talking at 100mph to the nurse and trying to resist the urge to get up and run awayLostkat said:, and overcome an accute phobia QUOTE]
Can i ask how as i have been known to pass out whilst having a blood test. 2 out of the last 3 to be precise.![]()
Am really tuff me. Stick a little needle in me and i hit the deck.
Tiny little Bats flying about freak me out aswell but i just throw myself on the floor and don't actually pass out.Don't get me wrong, I still hate doing it, but the urge to do something useful (and be attached to a cool spinny machine) outweighs my own selfish fear
I can now look at the needle in my arm without feeling physically sick (though there was a drop of blood on it today and I had to look away). It's taken 4 years. It still makes me feel weird though, and if I start thinking about that piece of metal shoved in my arm too much, I go pale. I'm not queasy with other peoples' blood - I'm a first aider. It's just needles/veins that get me.
[edit]CORRECTED: IT'S A FEAR, NOT A PHOBIA!!!!![/edit]
Lostkat said:CORRECTED: IT'S A FEAR, NOT A PHOBIA!!!!!![]()
Anything for a peaceful lifedmpoole said:Thank you.