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How to escape the HIV/AIDS phobia

Hi

I know this might stupid, but just need someone to talk to.

A week ago I've done the recent 4th Generation CMIA test and the Aptima RNA NAT test. The result of both are negative.

The time I get test is 95 days after possible exposure. (3 Months plus 5 days)

Many sources including the consellor told me that it is conclusive regardless of any exposure.

However, after that day till now is around 1 week. Im still worry and cant get it out of my head. I try to move on but everytime  it come back to my mind.

Do you have any advice or how to eliminate this feeling or phobia. Or do I need to see psychiatrist?

Thanks
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366749 tn?1544695265
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There is nothing superior to a conclusive test (your 4th generation 95 day test is fully conclusive), to get a permanent peace of mind, because tests never lie and tell us the truth bluntly and honestly.

I suggest you to trust your test report, lay all your residual worries to rest permanently and move on with your life. You are as healthy as you were, before your exposure. Your test excludes you from any possibility of the HIV infection, it is very accurate, highly reliable and does not exclude even the rare group of "seronegative" people who used to have been reported "false negative" for quite sometime.

You do not have any valid reason to keep worrying about your health status

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