Giving blood for the first time on tuesday?!
Question: I AM SOOOO SCARED OF NEEDLES and maybe this will help me out a little bit if i give blood..im just scared, will it hurt? what should i do? what should i eat before?
HELP!!!!
Answers: I AM SOOOO SCARED OF NEEDLES and maybe this will help me out a little bit if i give blood..im just scared, will it hurt? what should i do? what should i eat before?
HELP!!!!
I would recommend eating a light meal before you donate. Avoid anything that is too heavy such as fried foods or very rich foods. Also make sure that you drink plenty of water before,during, and after giving blood. If you are afraid of needles try to keep your mind on something else during the procodure and don't watch when they stick you. It may help to strike up a conversation with the person that draws your blood (try talking about the weather). Try to relax, the procedure really is not painful and it will be done before you know it. It's wonderful that you are donating your blood to help others. With blood supplies at very low levels, your donation will make a big difference!
It will not hurt , at the beginning when they stick the needle in you, it will sting. Most people say that that it does not hurt and I agree but you do feel it.
Eat well and drink lots of fluids the day before and the day of giving blood. It helps make the veins stand up and your recovery from the phlebotomy go better.
Thanks for donating blood!
Just don't worry about it. I used to be afraid of needles, but the more needles you get poked with, the less you'll be afraid of them.
Just don't look at the needle, and don't watch when they put it in. It helps a lot. It's not painful, it's just the thought of the needle that's bothering you. I'm not afraid of needles anymore, but I have noticed that it seems to hurt more if I'm looking at the needle going in. So I don't look :o)
You don't have to eat anything special before, just don't go in starving. They'll give you a snack after you donate.
You will feel a prick, however, it is more painful to stick yourself on a rose bush. Accept that!
Tell the technician about you fear and the individual will help with a distraction. Go with a friend who will help distract you as well. Focus on anything other than giving blood.
Eat normally and take along small bottle of juice or something if none is available when you give blood.
Best Wishes.