Comments on: Am I the “I” in HIV?

By: The Slutty Duckling

The Slutty Duckling — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:09:44 +0000

I’m really glad you had the test! I knew that what you probably needed was someone to tell you to do it to convince you that it was necessary. Definitely get involved — it’s one of the best things you can do. Did I tell you that HIV/AIDS nursing is the field I want to go into?

By: collegehookerboy

collegehookerboy — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:42:51 +0000

I would be happy to work for the AIDS Memorial Quilt, but I’m having a hard time finding a Miami chapter that takes volunteers on the net. Any suggestions?

By: anonymous

anonymous — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:07:13 +0000

You did the hard part…you did the test. That is HUGE and takes a large amount of bravery. The AIDS Memorial Quilt is up and going and the epidemic isn’t over…have you thought of volunteering in your town for setting up displays, etc? Just an idea.

By: Anon

Anon — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:43:53 +0000

I held my breath the entire time. Having gone through a similar experience, all of the anxiety just rushed back to me for a moment.

It’s nice, being certain of your health, isn’t it?

By: the dirty blonde

the dirty blonde — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:23:14 +0000

I didn’t take a breath until I got to the end and found out you’re OK *hugs*.

By: collegehookerboy

collegehookerboy — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:37:22 +0000

Jack – Good to finally see someone similar to me on this site.

Athena – I hope its not epstein-barr, cause thats herpes…

By: Athena

Athena — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:09:10 +0000

I am so glad you don’t have HIV. I’ve always been scared of it (I’m careful now, but I had my own drug stint back when I was 17, and for about six months afterwards could not believe any test that was negative, it’s so effing scary).
I’m sorry you’re sick, I just got my tonsils and adnoids out so maybe it’s just a strain of epstein-barr (which can do all that to you).
Yay for being healthy!

By: Jackofalltrades

Jackofalltrades — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:02:09 +0000

I totally had a similar scare a couple years ago. Important thing to remember is it takes years for the signs of HIV to show and for it to affect you physically, esp since we’re so young. Of course its hard to remember that when you’re scared shitless! So glad that it was a false alarm!

By: collegehookerboy

collegehookerboy — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:55:45 +0000

I really have learned my lesson. I am not ever having bareback sex until I am in a stable relationship and I see a negative HIV test – and even then I am still going to be cautious.

Constance, I have always been a hypochondriac, and the internet is not just a factor, it is THE REASON I became one. I thought I had schizophrenia and depersonalization disorder when I was 15. Then I diagnosed myself as being bi-polar, having Hallucinogen Persisting Perceptual Disorder, and now HIV. Truth is I’m actually quite healthy, mentally and physically, sans my anxiety about not being healthy.

By: Constance

Constance — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:19:45 +0000

A) The Internet is so dangerous. Any idea how many things I’ve diagnosed in myself and my kids? How many sleepless nights convinced we all had degenerative diseases?

B) Learned your lesson?