• HubertManne@piefed.social
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    2 days ago

    I wish I was not a needlephobe as there is some indication it can be good for you the same way things that encourage your old cells to die (senolytics) are good.

    • Hardeehar@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      Fasting is a good way to achieve that.

      But as far as donating goes, there may be a day you might be the recipient of much needed blood donations.

      Had a lady need 12 bags of blood after almost exsanguinating following a really complicated delivery (both survived). She never gave blood before due to fear of needles, but now is a regular blood donor because of the importance of it. She told me to not wait and just start giving.

      • HubertManne@piefed.social
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        1 day ago

        I have a hard time believing she was a needlephobe and not more of a person who was not wild about needles as phobias do not disapear so easily.