How often to give blood?

I know for me it is not good to give blood, seeing as I have alot of problems, am usually very tired and have had alot of stress. I need my blood. But on the other hand , if I were healthy and felt good, why not? I do think every two months is a bit much. But if you feel up to it. I think I would stik to once every 6 months. When you have a cold or flue, don´t give blood on those days. Then you will definitly be giving yourself more problems. And, have you noticed that now adays, everything that is suppose to be good; people are saying it´s bad? It´S like the smokers ( I smoke sometimes too), they tell you this is bad, that is bad, but they don´t look at there cigerett burning into their lungs. Sport is suppose to be healthy, how many times has a runner had a heart attack while running a race? Come on, what is good? What is bad? Do what you think is right. I am learning this too. Take care, have a nice day.

In my place after I had donated my blood, our government will give one small data card for blood donor. Like mine, it stated; my name, identity number, age, gender and residential address. I donated my blood for three times, so far. And the last one was Jun 2, 2005. What is the waiting period from one blood donation to the next? The waiting period to donate blood is 56 days (you can donate up to 6 times per year) http://seniorhealth.about.com/library/prevention/bl_blood_donation.htm

in this matter I dont obey the rules created by doctors or physicians!! I am donating blood from 16 though the age mentioned by doctors is 18 ... and I am giving blood in every One hand half months !!! and frankly speaking this is not hurting or affetcting me !!