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Once u tell, u can Never un-tell it...I myself, am being very careful. I'm trying not to let this new diagnosis totally consume every waking second of my day and thoughts. But, like you, I am usually a very open and honest person and it's Very Hard. I wouldnt be able to bear people's pity or scorn. I pray & talk to my sister alot. I just wished she lived close enough to get one of her famous hugs...every once in a while. Stay Strong...I'm still not even sure where I should go to get treated yet...So afraid, I will run into someone I know.
Hello ,,I have been hiv for over 6 yrs..and undetected for that long..I find out that it is easy to get it out to someone who u might get involved with..from jump street... So that if he excepts u ..then u do not ever have to worry about if i should tell him ..That is how peaple get hurt..by not being up front...I have come to the conclution..that i can not change this, so i have to except it...But i will change the things i am willing to except..and that is my life...I have lost alot of friends and family as well as sisters and brothers...but it is ok...It is there loss and someone elses treasure..I am not ashamed of something i have no control over... I love me ..no matter what..And i live for me.Have i found anyone ..NO but it is by choice...i love being single.
Hi, I'm quite young and I don't know what it's like to have HIV/AIDS. But I have a similar problem. I'm not going to talk about it because it's not relivent but I do have someone to talk to. It's a female. I'm being a male. She's nice and knows how I feel, and this is the only person I told this too. I'm sure you will have at least one person in your new socail life that will know how you feel and what you're going through.
I will keep this short and sweet. I would strongly suggest that you keep your status to yourself...Trust me, its a journey that you are going to have to go mostly alone. I will tell you this that I've taken Atripla since 05 and I have no side affects. My VL is Undetectable, and TCell are 800 now. The only side effect I have are the ones I allow to happen to myself...sometimes I let my mind play tricks on me but through some cognitative behavior therapy I feel like I am getting better. The stigma is the WORST part of this disease. Honestly, you are going to be FINE. Please believe that because its true!
I agree with you. It's hard to know who to disclose to, family close friends and a course the person your in a relationship with.
Bobby... you are the first one that makes sense here. I am a 50 year old heterosexual female who has never used IV drugs and has only had a few relationships in my life. Unfortunately one of those relationships was with someone who was not-so-monogamous. I was diagnosed in July 2010 with full blown aids and almost died with PCP. My Tcell count is up to a whopping 76 now. Personally I disclose to anyone who asks or is interested in my health condition. All my co-workers and almost all my friends know. My whole family knows. I find it's much easier to know who really cares about me and who doesn't. The truth is the easiest thing to remember and how on earth can we fight the stigma of AIDS being a disease that only affects gay men, porn stars and junkies... if we don't show the world that ANYONE can get AIDS. Even me.
Hello , I've been poz for 13 yrs and there are VERY few people besides my family, Doctors, Close friends -I'm talking friends of 10 yrs. or more. If you need a group they are out there for us you. People that need to know will know or find out through daily contact and interaction with you.Not to say talking is a good thing, read all you can on HIV and know what it is and does. wake each day and smile "Thank you God" another healthy day. Live to its fullest. Keep up the good spirit. Thomas
robert
its all goo just hold on i am there for you.
April 13, 2012