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21 Harrowing Things That Happened When Donating Blood Went Wrong
Donating blood can be an easy way to give back to your community. Just one donation can give blood to multiple people and potentially save a life. However, there's a lot that can go wrong when sticking a needle in your arm. Not everyone always meets the requirements in place to donate, and sometimes even if they do, end up not being able to go through with the process. Don't let any of these stories discourage you from looking into donating however, because the experience is different for everyone, and you might find that's an excellent way to feel like you are making a difference! Plus you usually get free cookies.

Not resting after giving blood can be a bad idea.

1
Even though I know better, I went to the gym after donating blood.  Thinking about having a beer to complete my stupidity for today.

From:
Summerville, South Carolina, US

There is serious prejudice against donating blood if you identify as gay.

2
I had to stop donating blood because I'm gay.

From:
Somewhere

It just doesn't work out every time.

3
I feel like less of a person because I've failed 2/3 times when I tried donating blood

From:
Ile des Chênes, Manitoba, CA

Many people end up with serious bruises from the nurse being unable to find the vein.

4
Got a nasty bruise from donating blood yesterday, she missed the vein on my right arm

From:
Tom Bean, Texas, US

You'll potentially be repeatedly poked and prodded.

5
One time while donating blood the nurse kept poking me because she couldn't find the vein. She said I didn't seemed bothered and without thinking my reply was, "I'm used to pain".

From:
El Paso, Texas, US

You might even pass out...

6
I donated blood today. But while donating I blacked out and threw up on myself. Go me

From:
Somewhere

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