I have a genetic blood desease that makes me heal slower. I've always be told that I can't give my blood because of that but that's what doctors said to my mom 40y ago. So nowodays I ask any doctor I see but nobody knows. That makes me kinda sad because I really think blood donations are important and I want to contribute.

But I'm still searching for an answer 🤓

@SaiaLePi0u I have a horrible phobia of needles (to the point where I used to get panic attacks and nightmares when I was younger), and ALWAYS faint when I have to have blood taken for medical reasons, and I struggle with this :/ Part of me thinks I should just "try to get over it", but it's not that easy, and fainting at the blood donation station seems like it would be a huge inconvenience for everyone, so...

@panickyintheuk Oh no, phobia is a really good reason to not go donate your blood! I didn't mean to make you feel guilty i'm sorry!