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Blood donation, although a noble act, has many myths and concerns associated with it. Many people have the misconception that are disadvantages of donating blood and it is very important to clear and resolve the doubts so that people start donating more and more blood and the supply of blood meets the demand.

One of the concerns while donating blood is the bruising of the arm while the needle is being inserted. There has been a study which says that less than 1% donors encounter this problem. This may also happen due to the lack of proper, untrained medical trainees and interns. There are even less complications in the blood donation, which are known to occur. These uncommon complications may include nerve irritation, arterial puncture, tendon injury, allergic reactions, delayed bleeding, nerve injury and thrombophlebitis.

Sometimes, some donors have allergy and react to sodium citrate which is used in the apheresis type of blood collection procedure, which is used to keep the blood from clotting. In this kind of donation, only the plasma or platelets can be donated and other things can be returned. Since the anticoagulant is returned with the blood components, back to the donor, it can bind the calcium in the blood and can result into hypocalcemia. These reactions can have severe results like seizure, hypertension, tingling in lips and convulsions. Calcium supplements are given in these cases to prevent the side effects.

The apheresis procedure includes the returning of the red blood cells to the donor. There is a chance of transfusion reaction taking place if the apheresis is done manually and the donor receives blood from a different person. It is very rare to have a manual apheresis in the developed world because of the risk and automated procedures are considered to be safe like the whole blood donation, which does not include returning of any of the blood components, back to the donor.

The final risk to the blood donors is the usage of such equipments that are not properly sterilized. As the blood comes in direct contact with the equipment, the blood can be contaminated if the equipment is re-used. In the 1990s, re-used equipments were a big problem in China and it has been known from the top medical news that around 250000 blood plasma donors have been exposed to HIV due to the shared equipment.

Blood donation has very rare complications and a common individual would face only a slight weakness or headache on average after donating blood. One should resolve all the doubts and myths and come forward for the noble act of blood donation.

Have you ever wondered whether seeing a psychotherapist or counselor would be a good idea for you? Most of us go through difficult times in our lives when we could use the help of a trained, objective professional. Not only it is okay to seek help during these times, it can be crucial. A few therapy sessions could prove to be the difference in whether we struggle with the issues, or whether we come out ahead, feeling more satisfied in our lives and more content with ourselves.

There are some specific symptoms and behaviors that may indicate the need for therapy. For example, feeling worthless, being worried all the time, anger outbursts, compulsive behaviors, and the dependence on substances clearly suggest the need to see a trained professional. Problems such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and eating disorders need to be assessed and then treated with medication, therapy, or both.

But there are many other problems that are not so clearly diagnosed that nevertheless can improve through therapy. Feeling “stuck”, having problems in relationships, traumatic memories or flashbacks from your past, or confusion about your career path are issues that can be dealt with effectively in the realm of therapy.

Most of us go through times of change in our lives where we feel uncertainty about the future. Some people may call this stage a “midlife crisis.” But I feel that this is a negative term for an important phenomena. These life transitions are milestones; they indicate where we have been in our lives and cause us to question our choices and options in a variety of areas. In order to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves, and to allow for further growth and a new, improved self, it is necessary to assess and evaluate what we have already done. Being honest in our self-evaluation leads us to make better decisions in our future. We all have regrets- things we wish we hadn’t done or had done differently. A therapist can help you to look at these things more realistically and effectively, in order to help you get “unstuck” and moving forward again.

Seeing a therapist does not mean you are “crazy.” Nor does it mean that you are like a Woody Allen character, destined to be in psychoanalysis forever, running through the same old problems over and over. But it does mean that you can finally tackle some of those thoughts that have been turning around in your head for months or even years now. It does mean that a decision you have been putting off for a long time can finally be addressed. And it does mean that you can begin to feel some peace about your past, and move ahead with your life.

People going through tough times in their lives will find that therapy can help them move through the problems more quickly and efficiently than they can do on their own. Therapy can help you to discover new meaning for your life and help you to make relationships and experiences more fulfilling. If you find yourself identifying with any of the examples or ideas here, give psychotherapy a try. You may be pleasantly surprised in how beneficial it can be. Life is too short to spend it “spinning your wheels.” Stop digging that rut deeper and deeper. Want to go somewhere? Find a therapist, and get back on the road.

Lois is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia. She works with individuals, couples and families in her private practice, McClain Counseling and Family Therapy. She loves working with teens and young adults on issues about school problems, career choice, identity issues, family problems, anger management, stress, communication, and problem-solving. She also treats problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-injury.
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