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[magictaylor]

All over Medhelp and the web I see percentages given.  I believe we can all comprehend that 95,98,and 99% is an extremely high percentage.  To help some including myself understand the percentages a little better....  with these three percentages, is it 1,2,3 people in a thousand, a million, or what thats left out of the majority?  Hope that makes sense.

[mnbamb]

Magic, Don't be so hard on yourself. Please don't drink to run away from the problem, because it will be there in the morning. The last thing you wanna do is drink in a case like this. Please a lot of people go thru this, and you my friend my REMAIN STRONG. The world hasn't ended. You sound like a great person. Are you into Magic. Magic is really cool. So hang in there my friend, your gonna be OK. Drinking could cause you to think differently. I am not telling you how to live your life, but ride it out. You already talked to the doc on the Forum, Listen to what he had to say to you. Don't let Anxiety and stress get to you either. That can cause problems. Please understand what I am trying to say, and enjoy your life, this site, and your friends and family. The best thing you have done was come to this site. Take Care. MNBAMB

[magictaylor]

Your right.  Time to drink.

[Teak]

3 months is set by the manufacture and the FDA to obtain a conclusive negative test result.  The timeline has nothing to do with the anxiety or stress and the blame should never be put on it. If one should want to put the blame on anything it should be the disregard of ones own health inwhich they put themselves at risk. The old addage still stands, "You play you pay." Sex only last minutes and HIV lasts a life time. Use CONDOMS..

[magictaylor]

I appreciate your answer. But People say check until 3 months and mention its because of only  the slightest chances.  If the chance is like ridiculously slight, then why not ask yourself why wait until your in your 40's as a male to do routine checks for colon cancer?  Maybe its not as slight.  I dunno.  But 12 weeks.....oh, man.  It makes me so compulsive and relentless the anxiety on horrible thoughts.  I feel like i want to cry all the time but i dont.  It makes me tired as my mind keeps going.  I always think about this girl I like now and am afraid to get involved right now as I can wait this out longer and then make judgements on how I will handle things with priorities coming first. I got involved with the wrong person and accept my mistakes the drinking and all but Its so bad on week seven now.  12 weeks would be 2 days before the Holiday.  That would be conclusive right?

[mnbamb]

8 weeks is a really good indication of your future,But you should and must test at 3 months,so you don't have any more fears. The Doc gave you a good answer, but don't be gripped with stress and anxiety. Remember symptoms aren't an indication of Hiv. The mind is really powerful. I should know.

[mnbamb]

I take it you are concerned. In the case of hiv 3 Months is conclusive. You left out details. Never judge Hiv or the risk with percentages. Just practice safe s*x. A lot can be learned from ones experiences. Education is key.