I want to donate blood, but I'm nervous.?!
Question: I want to donate blood, but I'm nervous..?
I'm 16, elligible to give blood. But I'm SCARED. Over the summer, I lost about 15 pounds from anorexia. I've gained it back, I think. I weigh between 115 and 125 pounds, and the minimum is 110. I'm also afraid I might have low iron count, but I'm really not positive about that either.
I am not scared of the needle, I'm just afraid I will pass out afterwards or something! Can anyone tell me their experience with donating blood.? Will I be okay.? Will I be tired for a long time.?Health Question & Answer
I am not scared of the needle, I'm just afraid I will pass out afterwards or something! Can anyone tell me their experience with donating blood.? Will I be okay.? Will I be tired for a long time.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
The minimum weight limit is 110 pounds and it sounds like you meet that. An average person has around 10-12 pints of blood. The blood donated amount is usually around 1 pint. It won't make a difference and you mostly likely won't feel any after affects. Don't worry it will be fine. As long as you weigh the right limit, you will be fine.Health Question & Answer
idk.
go with your gut.
if you dont feel you should, then dont.
because your conshis (idk how to spell lol)
is always right :)Health Question & Answer
go with your gut.
if you dont feel you should, then dont.
because your conshis (idk how to spell lol)
is always right :)Health Question & Answer