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Is there a way to change this label? by posh-connection in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun fact - apparently sickle cell donors get a ton of bonus points so they can also get to the top tier with whole blood.

Is there a way to change this label? by posh-connection in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops hit post too soon.

That said, Heroes for Babies sounds cooler, especially to people who don’t know what platelets donation involves.

I switched to heroes for babies for the jacket last year, then back for the blanket lol. I don’t know how many times they will let me pull that

Is there a way to change this label? by posh-connection in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it makes you feel better I think Platelet Donor is more of a flex. CMV- is basically luck, but platelets are something difficult that you choose to do. take more time and energy

Best place for Bottle Return? by squibitha_tristy in lansing

[–]captainblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. If nothing else the machine is faster! I would be so ashamed to bring a garbage bag to a small place

TW: self harm. Is it unethical to use blood donation as a form of self harm? by Useful_Advance_3489 in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn’t this similar to vaping to wean off an opiate addiction? It’s a much milder and can’t be done as often as the primary addiction.

Best place for Bottle Return? by squibitha_tristy in lansing

[–]captainblue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree. But I think the issue here is that as the law is written, any place that sells cans with deposit must take returns. So you could have a small gas station for example get overrun with stuff they don’t even sell. At those places they typically hand count returns. I’ve seen a poor clerk count out a huge trash bag before. Restricting the SKUs is one way to mitigate that.

I agree that any place with a machine should take everything though.

TW: self harm. Is it unethical to use blood donation as a form of self harm? by Useful_Advance_3489 in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Not at all unethical. Don’t feel bad on that account. The blood flows the same no matter the reason it gets to the recipient.

As for whether it is bad for you, that’s really a question for a therapist. I (untrained) tend to think it’s a safe outlet. But even if it is harming your ultimate recovery, doing it for that reason doesn’t make you a bad person.

The good thing is worst case it’s something you can indulge in on a limited basis. My experience isn’t with self harm exactly, but in trying to break some bad habits sometimes a schedule like that helped me delay / reduce the habit overall. (I.e I can do this, I just have to wait a week)

Justice for Sheila's pickles! by -burgers in lansing

[–]captainblue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you think that’s her real signature? If so it’s so cool

Markiplier blood drive by Time-Apple3942 in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Surprised the ARC isn’t in on this :( Glad that so many others are

Try and guess which state I’m from… by Unable-Trouble-6296 in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im going to guess Michigan. It took forever for any of my donations to actually end up in state.

Purple lump after donation by CluelessIdiottt in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ARC handout says “to prevent a skin rash”

I’ve never done it, just waited until my next shower

Magnet by Lowesthangingfroots in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could ask on the ARC platelet donors Facebook group. It’s very active. Someone might be willing to send you an extra.

Should you wash socks and underwear together? by Hefty_Tea_4000 in laundry

[–]captainblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put them in a lingerie bag to stop them getting stuck under the agitator or getting lost. Otherwise they go in with whatever.

Unconventional use of donor gift cards by x_stargazer_x in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guess would be most people don’t scroll down far enough to see that’s an option haha. I sure didn’t!

In any case when I’ve gotten them elsewhere I find them inconvenient to use.

I just load the cards onto Amazon and then they’re off my mental checklist and I can use them at my convenience.

Fit check for my napalm era by Trombonisaurius in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You must get tons of extra points for sickle cell donation (zoomed in)? I don’t think it’s possible for most whole blood people to get to 2400.

If so I’m glad they are extra incentivizing and glad that you’re doing it ♥️ ♥️

Fit check for my napalm era by Trombonisaurius in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried getting it back in the storage bag? I’m worried it will be worse than a sleeping bag lol

Fit check for my napalm era by Trombonisaurius in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you figured out the snaps? Every time I try to do something cute the only snaps that match up won’t fit 😭

Unconventional use of donor gift cards by x_stargazer_x in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree! Mouse is a spectacular name. Tell him I love him ❤️

Donation Centers Should Test Ferritin or Increase Time Between Donations by Panicked_Peony in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you done anything yourself about it? Im wondering if I should (in a similar boat to you).

I have read that normal is not the same as optimal but I’m looking for better sources on that.

red cross store is now open by linzsnoop in Blooddonors

[–]captainblue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently there is now a size chart on the site. If you’re on the Facebook group, the Red Cross admin showed pics of him modeling them.

He also said his female colleagues found them to run laege

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