Today has been an emotional roller coaster day for me: dealing with guilt, fear, and a touch of empowerment.

Wanting to donate my kidney to a person I consider a family but having a high level of anxiety and fear (of pain and something going wrong). We are in the very beginning so I may not be a match but I go through moments of wanting to match (empowerment) and not wanting to match (guilt). Anyone donated a kidney or organ here can help me through your experience?

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You are very noble for even considering this. I haven’t been in your position (yet) but I commend you.

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You are supported whichever route you decide to go. I’ve never been in that position, but agree with M1 you are selfless to consider it.

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Totally normal feelings. Try to focus on the long term and less on the minute to minute ups and downs and what-ifs.

Also, there are a few web forums where donors discuss their experiences. I found them hugely informative when I was trying to donate. (I ended up not being eligible, and it’s something that will always make me sad.)

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I had a friend successfully donate a kidney to her mother last fall. It was a no brainer for her because it was her mother. If you are a match, you will be put through extensive interviews to make sure you are 100% sure, so I wouldn’t worry about it too much right now. Just take it one step at a time. All you are committing to is the next step.

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