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“That” Day at the HIV Clinic

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Johnny

Hey friend, I do remember that Day, but I forgot the exact date, all I know is it was an Ash Wednesday. I had been getting sick too often with constant flu and I was suspicious it was that, but I wanted to deny it. I was afraid to ask for that test and to find out I was positive, but I did it. That day the news came and I was shocked and a tear came down my right eye. But fact is I even forgot I have the virus, I try to live normal but careful. With the new medications you can live life normal.

April 11, 2018

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March 16, 2018

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March 15, 2018 Sydney, Australia

mwarriner

Anyone who's ever been through "that day" remembers exactly where they were and how they felt. Mine was in December 2014. I was in denial at first. After all, I was nearly 70 and had never engaged in any risky behavior. But there it was. I had to deal with it. And I did. I take my meds and I've stayed healthy. Life is as good as it gets.

March 15, 2018 California

Happy4life

Mine was in 2001, on my deathbed, didn't know what was wrong. I could barely stand up, I thought I just had a bad case of pneumonia. Went to the ER they checked me and yes pneumonia. Went on meds for 2 days was feeling better. Got really bad on the 3rd day and went back to the ER. I was admitted. Doctors ran numerous tests on me and couldn't figure it out. Until the last test. The Dr. came in and gave me the news. I called my mom and cried.Then cd4 13Today 556. Pneumo-cystis pneumonia no joke

March 15, 2018

JIMMYMACK

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March 15, 2018 SOUTHAMPTON

Chris60

Hi your writing brought back memories of my diagnosis 30 years ago i remember the time and date still today back then there was no meds apart from dreaded azt i was given 10 years so i enjoyed life but i have always been positive in thought and no quitter and intended to be around long after that 10 year s and here i am now 30 years on and my hiv consultant as now retired im in good health and on meds so i hope my story gives you positive thoughts and iwish you a long and healthy life chris

March 15, 2018 Nottingham u.k

Orlando

I was simply given envelopes and, while sitting in my car outside the lab looking at them, it all came together. Wham! I felt I got hit in the face with a four by four. Frankly I was not surprised but it was the "what do I do next" that floored me at the beginning. That was back in 2006. Changed my life for the better. Healthy and grateful for every day. I was after all a gift.

March 15, 2018

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