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PCR/ PCP update with a hint of denial
Well I had a wonderful visit with my new PCP. After telling him about the positive antibody tests from Red Cross and the secondary test, he immediately recommended a PCR to determine my viral load. He even went on to say that if I was not willing to see a specialist that he would not be able to manage my care as a PCP. OMG I so love this guy! He is a young doctor so I am thinking that that possibly that is the reason that he is humble enough to acknowledge that he cannot treat all diseases.
However, a new feeling came over me once I had that order in my hand. I was tempted not to have the test done. I am thinking that this is part of my denial of the true diagnosis. If the diagnosis is not completely defined, then I can deny that it actually exists. An idiotic train of thought but I can not quite shake it.
I have only shared this possible diagnosis with a select few people. And of course my children do not know. And none of them have tested positive! Yay!!!!
Is this state of denial normal? I am so depressed that I dread leaving my bedroom and I’m afraid that it will soon begin to affect my family in a very negative way. Any advice on how I can shake this? Yes I am already on antidepressants.
However, a new feeling came over me once I had that order in my hand. I was tempted not to have the test done. I am thinking that this is part of my denial of the true diagnosis. If the diagnosis is not completely defined, then I can deny that it actually exists. An idiotic train of thought but I can not quite shake it.
I have only shared this possible diagnosis with a select few people. And of course my children do not know. And none of them have tested positive! Yay!!!!
Is this state of denial normal? I am so depressed that I dread leaving my bedroom and I’m afraid that it will soon begin to affect my family in a very negative way. Any advice on how I can shake this? Yes I am already on antidepressants.
belle.....I don"t believe infojunkie nedds a trial :) Good luck in yours tho ..you are beating it down.
infojunkie....well there you go !! Congrats! Enjoy !
Will
infojunkie....well there you go !! Congrats! Enjoy !
Will
i was and am still in denial about having hcv. however, i went ahead and got into clinical trial ( i have no insurance). it's the best i could have done for myself. after one week i went from a viral load of 748,000 to 10,300. i'm positively happy as could be right now. i see a light flickering at the end of my long journey. hopefully i'm in group 1 and could be done with tx by week 24.
hang in there and try to stay positive. it helps!!
belle
hang in there and try to stay positive. it helps!!
belle
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