Angst

[trinityvixen]

I got rejected from giving blood today. I feel inordinately depressed about this. This is only the second time in my life that I've been out and out rejected. The lady was very nice, but she didn't let me try again like they did the last time this happened. I guess I should focus on the positive of that. I failed on the retest last time, donated the day after and promptly vomited, so maybe it's best I didn't get to give.

Still. I feel like a failure. And I had it all neatly planned. I ate lunch at my desk while working so I had my lunch hour free and everything. I almost cried as soon as I was out of the lounge. This is one service I can do and I like doing because it makes me feel like I contributed in some way.

I can't even write more than that. Damn it.

Comments

[ivy03.livejournal.com]

Hey, don't feel bad. I've gotten rejected for giving blood three or four times now. They can never find my veins to stick. I could elaborate on that, but it might make you a little queasy, so I'll stop now. It happens.

Don't feel bad...

[teneda.livejournal.com]

I have tried and been rejected (and last time, told NOT to come back) from donating because of my tattoos and the vacations I took when I was younger. The intent was there, and it was good, take heart in that.

[ecmyers.livejournal.com]

So sorry!!! It's a shame when you want to do something to help and they won't let you do it. Your heart was in the right place. Can you not go anytime to donate? Maybe some other place will take you. Or maybe you can find a hungry vampire...

[saikogrrl.livejournal.com]

*huggles*

I admire your dedication (and bravery) in giving blood as often as you do. :)
I've said that I'll do it many times, but usually either don't get around to it, or just chicken out.... :\

[infosatyr.livejournal.com]

I am never allowed to give blood *sniff* something about me not having a pulse and my blood pressure being too low (tattoos and peircings also dont help this argument)

but once in highschool i felt like such a looser, i ran around the school to get my blood pressure up so i could donate, .....i promptly fainted when i ran up to the third floor for class after...never did the running thing again...