u/Mysterious_Bass_6074

I’ve donated blood twice so far, and the actual appointments have gone completely smoothly both times. The problem is the lead-up to it. The night before and the morning of, I really psych myself out to the point where I struggle to sleep, don’t eat properly, and feel really queasy right up until I walk in.

Once I’m there, I’m totally fine with the needle and the process itself. It’s just the anticipation that gets to me.

I’ve got my next appointment booked, and I do want to keep donating long term, but I’d really like to feel less stressed beforehand. Is this something people just get used to over time?

We were all in the living room, and one friend started the order on their phone and literally individually passed it to everyone to put their food order in, except me. I was sitting right there, but no one acknowledged me or asked if I wanted anything. They read the final order out, hit send, and then ten minutes later, they all left to collect it, leaving me behind.

I feel like I'm at my lowest. I've already signed on to share the house for next year as I'm going on to do a master's, but all my coursemates/friends graduate this year so I feel pretty much alone. I don't know what to do from here...