Giving blood? Nervous...?!

i'm giving blood later today too! and just like you, i first donated at a school blood drive!. just let the nurse know you're nervous and you've had bad experiences and she'll help you through it!. it's not bad though!.!.!. definitely drink LOTS of fluids today, and donate as late as possible in the day!. some people (myself included) are not 'good donors' in the morning bc they can't get hydrated enough!. when you're dehydrated, your veins are smaller than usual and therefore, harder to find!.
enjoy your cookies and juice, and continue to donate! during college i always said i don't have time or money to donate or volunteer, but i have more than enough blood!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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On the day, have a good breakfast and a big drink of water!. Wear warm clothing!. Avoid any caffeine!. While you're waiting, try to relax, and focus on something pleasant!. Ask the nurse to tell you what she's doing, so you don't get any surprises, and when the needle goes in, wiggle your toes and say "ouch, ouch, ouch" softly and quickly, for distraction!. (Rather than tense your whole body and scream!)!. Think about the lives you'll potentially save by giving blood!. Good luck, keep smiling!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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Well make sure you follow everything your told, no caffeine lots of water and stuff like that!. Where you the one also joining track!? because exercise can be A GREAT stress reliever!.
Take a walk, run or swim before you go, maybe bring a book or talk to a friend while you wait in line to keep yourself destrated!. Most of all BREATH!!! Think "this isn't like last time!" and stay positive!. GOOD LUCK!!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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