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I have an actual phobia, in that the fear is at an irrational level. Use to have two, and I overcame one, but I still suffer from trypanophobia, fear of needles. Every once in a while I challenge the fear to not give in. My ear pierce is one of the most obvious. My tattoo was an attempt, but it didn't trigger it (good thing or i may have gotten way more *wink*)
California is in a shortage for blood donations, so I am going back on my claim I would never donate again. I am already a bit weak at the thought. I tell you all this not to earn pity or for words of encouragement. I tell you this in hopes that if I can do this, and you are eligible, I hope you will join me in donating. If it is just out of the question, donate a little time to a blood drive.
And if anyone with any power in the FDA, how about doing your part in increasing the pool of donors by removing the ridiculous restriction for homosexuals to donate. The blood will already be screened before used, so any disease fear is silly, especially since there are diseases in hetero blood as well.
So, get out there and do your part!
California is in a shortage for blood donations, so I am going back on my claim I would never donate again. I am already a bit weak at the thought. I tell you all this not to earn pity or for words of encouragement. I tell you this in hopes that if I can do this, and you are eligible, I hope you will join me in donating. If it is just out of the question, donate a little time to a blood drive.
And if anyone with any power in the FDA, how about doing your part in increasing the pool of donors by removing the ridiculous restriction for homosexuals to donate. The blood will already be screened before used, so any disease fear is silly, especially since there are diseases in hetero blood as well.
So, get out there and do your part!