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HIV anxiety
I've been reading a lot of the posts from people on this board, and almost everyone seems to be going through the same thing I did. Everyone that's worrying, hang in there! I think the first 6 weeks are the worst, but I'd highly recommend getting tested at that point. It seems like once you calm down everything gets better, but it's probably nearly impossible to. I'm waiting for my 12 weeks test (I'm on my 9th week now). It's amazing how something lasting 2 seconds in late July can keep you preoccupied for so long. I now am a very active member at my University's HIV/AIDS support campaign and it feels good to be able to help people that are going through something so hard. My 6 weeks was negative though, and I hope my 12 weeks will be the same, but regardless I will continue to help out where I can. And everyone who is stressed out now, if you've gotten to that point, it would probably be hard to calm down, but try to!
While wishing you all the best for your upcoming 12 week conclusive, I appreciate your commitment towards humanity, focusing awareness campaign. If you saved one individual, you saved the whole humanity.
I also learned my lesson, the hard way. Is it wise to buy at least 50 sleepless nights for a pleasure not lasting for more than a few minutes ? Certainly not. Until medical science discovers a perfect treatment, prevention is the only cure available at our disposal, and there are only three proven methods for prevention, known to mankind. One , Limiting yourself to "zero" risk behaviors when interacting with unknown one timers and pros, Two, Be loyal to your committed partner (monogamy) and Three, using protective barrier (latex).
Choice is ours, what we opt for. I chosen "monogamy", though not too exciting, but offers ultimate peace of mind,,, no worries, no anxiety and no stress. Our life is a precious asset granted only once, and can not be "gifted" to HI Virus. No way.
Pleasure of unprotected stupid sex does not lasts for more than a few minutes, but HIV lasts for ever.
I also learned my lesson, the hard way. Is it wise to buy at least 50 sleepless nights for a pleasure not lasting for more than a few minutes ? Certainly not. Until medical science discovers a perfect treatment, prevention is the only cure available at our disposal, and there are only three proven methods for prevention, known to mankind. One , Limiting yourself to "zero" risk behaviors when interacting with unknown one timers and pros, Two, Be loyal to your committed partner (monogamy) and Three, using protective barrier (latex).
Choice is ours, what we opt for. I chosen "monogamy", though not too exciting, but offers ultimate peace of mind,,, no worries, no anxiety and no stress. Our life is a precious asset granted only once, and can not be "gifted" to HI Virus. No way.
Pleasure of unprotected stupid sex does not lasts for more than a few minutes, but HIV lasts for ever.
Well said. For you guys to be worrysum your very strong people and I will prey for you as I do for myself. Goodluck!
I hope the best for you too concern. I am sure you will be fine though after reading your post, although, like most people here, it's an awful situation to be in.
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