HIV positive

HIV positive

Joud8757

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My health has been deteriorating for some time now. My immune system has been so weakened that I've had a persistent cold. Nothing at all helped until a fellow survivor recommended getting tested for HIV. Having tested positive, I'm not at ease. I feel completely lost. I'm in too much of a wreck of a state to take care of my health and myself after what happened to me. I'm terrified. I inevitably feel shame as well. I apologize for coming across to be so depressed, but right now, I'm completely broken.
 
My health has been deteriorating for some time now. My immune system has been so weakened that I've had a persistent cold. Nothing at all helped until a fellow survivor recommended getting tested for HIV. Having tested positive, I'm not at ease. I feel completely lost. I'm in too much of a wreck of a state to take care of my health and myself after what happened to me. I'm terrified. I inevitably feel shame as well. I apologize for coming across to be so depressed, but right now, I'm completely broken.
There is no shame, take care of yourself. You deserve to live.
 
its good now you know what it is and you can formulate a plan of action to get it under control from what I understand the meds for it have improved over the years
sorry this happened and theres no reason for you to feel shame thats for the perp/perps to own not you
good luck going forward
BB
 
its good now you know what it is and you can formulate a plan of action to get it under control from what I understand the meds for it have improved over the years
sorry this happened and theres no reason for you to feel shame thats for the perp/perps to own not you
good luck going forward
BB
Spot on
 
I'm so sorry you received that news. There are many cocktail that people live happy and healthy lives with HIV. Please do a little research and take care of yourself.
 
Very sorry to hear of your having tested positive for HIV As betrayed boy and Buster65 mentioned it's time to do some research and develop a plan. There have been great strides in the treatment of HIV, I wish you well in your research and developing a plan.
 
I am so sorry to hear of you diagnosis. As others have stated there is much medica help available now. Everything may seem hopeless at the moment, but things are not always what they seem. Please take care of yourself and don't give up, We are here for you.
 
Hey.

Reality: You take a pill (or a few) every day now and life continues as it was.
In your head: It seems overwhelming.

Once you are past the initial shock you will settle into a routine and it will just become second nature. I've been HIV+ for 23 years. Just take it one day at a time.
 
Hey.

Reality: You take a pill (or a few) every day now and life continues as it was.
In your head: It seems overwhelming.

Once you are past the initial shock you will settle into a routine and it will just become second nature. I've been HIV+ for 23 years. Just take it one day at a time.
That is amazing, the advancements have come such a long way. Good to hear.
 
I want to thank each and every one of you.
Having to deal with this or not knowing how to handle it is undoubtedly frightening. I've read posts on this site and looked up information elsewhere, but I still feel overwhelmed. I'm contemplating telling those close to me or, if that's not possible, trying to handle it on my own.
 
I want to thank each and every one of you.
Having to deal with this or not knowing how to handle it is undoubtedly frightening. I've read posts on this site and looked up information elsewhere, but I still feel overwhelmed. I'm contemplating telling those close to me or, if that's not possible, trying to handle it on my own.
I hope you have the support around you to talk to someone. If not we are all here to listen and support you anyway we can!
 
My ex tested positive back in 2008. His health had been problematic for some time, but it came as a huge shock to both of of us. But with today's drugs he's been doing OK for years. This isn't something easy to go through and, yes, it will change your life. But you do have control of that to some extent. Do you have close friends, family or a Sig-Other you can turn to? If you do open up to them just as you might with any other major health diagnosis. If not, you can keep in touch with us here.
 
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My health has been deteriorating for some time now. My immune system has been so weakened that I've had a persistent cold. Nothing at all helped until a fellow survivor recommended getting tested for HIV. Having tested positive, I'm not at ease. I feel completely lost. I'm in too much of a wreck of a state to take care of my health and myself after what happened to me. I'm terrified. I inevitably feel shame as well. I apologize for coming across to be so depressed, but right now, I'm completely broken.
I just got done working an a nasal trial at a medical lab for an HIV vaccine not sure when it will work but im with you on your journey.
Your not alone
 
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