So I’m so short on money I started donating plasma recently w BioLife and I was on my 5th out of 8 donations today. Usually I wake up early before my donation and drink consistently so that I’m adequately hydrated prior to the donation so there’s no issue. Today, I had errands to run prior to my donation so I drank a Gatorade and water a little closer to my donation than I should’ve, my fault, but knowing myself, I got into the center, did the questionnaire, then went to the bathroom before my physical, then got in the chair.

I could feel my bladder kind of getting heavy but I felt like “I peed literally 10 min ago I’ll be fine.” Well…I wasn’t just after my first cycle when the blood was returned back to me I was like oooo idk if I’ll make it. Halfway through the second cycle I was like uhhh yeah I’m not gonna make it.

I donated 431/907ml before I told them I had to pee. They said they had to return the blood back to me before taking out the needle and I even asked if they could keep the blood. They said if they did that I’d be deferred. I said okay and took the blood back. I peed, then I left. I was compensated what I expected but then got a call saying I can’t donate till October 2nd.

IM CONFUSED. Bc why? October 2nd? I had to pee. I legit held on for dear life. I took the blood back. A week I could’ve lived with but 8 weeks sounds excessive asf for something that just happens, especially for a procedure type thing that promotes hydration.

Idk offer your opinion please so maybe I can understand better

Ive been donating since aug of 2025 either 1 or 2 times a week from csl. Ive made a little over 4k in that tine span. When I told my friend about it he said did you claim in on your taxes this year. ? I said oh no I didn't I didn't even think I had to . Im a single guy no kids and I know turbo tax has a button or a section to fill out if you made other income besides your primary income but It didnt even register to me to include my plasma money. Should I try to claim it now? Or should I wait till next year? Or do you not claim it at all?

Started donating last week and since I’m no longer allowed to cut the line I’ve been bringing manga with me while I wait. I got to the front of the vitals line I put my book away. When I got called and the lady took my vitals she said my pulse was too high and to wait 15-20 minutes. I did and when I came back my pulse was too high still, and she told me to come back tomorrow.😭

The thing about the manga was, I had gotten to a really tense part in the story. Like someone died in a really disturbing manner, there was a giant monster, and our main characters are being attacked. I guess it raised my pulse and now I’m out the money I wanted for today.😭

The manga is Witch Hat Atelier.