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Jul 07, 2009, 08:29 PM
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Member Since: Apr 2008
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Originally Posted by fallenangel337
His reaction just sort of worries me...can I never go donate blood again without being treated like crap? I like to know that I'm helping people, and I want to continue, but not if I'm going to have to go through that every time.  I mean, my blood is no worse than anyone else's just because I SI...I wish people would stop acting like it is. |
No, you can go donate blood again - this is about your contribution and you wanting to give back. Sounds like he is very insecure b/c he did not know what to say so instead he got mean. He might know someone that cuts and feel helpless as a dr. I don't know but maybe beyond reporting him you could take a moment to write him a note about how it made you feel and why you SI and what you are doing to get better. I would be mad also but the note may change the way he deals with the next person. With more understanding and some empathy.
When I got stitches for my SI the dr. made this rude comment about playing tick tack toe with the knife and I just looked at him and said, "No I was in pain and could not find a better way to handle it. I'm working on it in therapy." He got it and was incredibly nice to me and made sure while I was there to check in with me and be comforting until I was able to go home.
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