Why? How often? How do you feel after?

  • @[email protected]
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    49 hours ago

    Yes. I used to donate the maximum amount of 4 times a year, but due to my inability to reasonably eat the required iron supplements, I’m now only allowed to donate once a year.

    I do it for a mix of reasons - it makes me feel good about myself, I get a gift and a little bit of food, and I’ve told myself that it’s probably not a bad thing to do health-wise, although the last one is completely unfounded.

    After having donated, I feel noticeably weaker when trying to do things like bike or walk fast. Usually nothing major, though.