HIV Positive

[OrphanPip]

Fred is right, it is better to know early, it will make managing the disease far easier and improve your life expectancy and quality of life.

Although, I wouldn't call a life with HIV a pleasant thing with the impact of social stigma, and the drugs are not so pleasant on the system, but much better than they were in the late 80s and early 90s. That said, being HIV positive in the US is quite a financial burden if you do not have good drug and medical coverage.

[romannose]

I remain negative through no fault of my own. I wish you a long life full of love and happiness.

[SkullTshirt]

Yea, I caught it really early, I tested neg in feb of this year and got positive june of this year.. currently working out medications with my doctor

[zeon]

hello skull,
l am negative but sorry to hear your results... I have friends who are positive and it can be a scary situation and have often thought how would i feel if i was ever diagnosed positive... To be honest id shrug my shoulders and carry on enjoying life.... I never judge those who are in the event i ever am... I wouldnt want to be judged

Big hugz kindest regards

zeon x

[Gabbyboy]

hey skulltshirt

i dont know you personally but i still wish you all the best, what is important is your still here and there are many people who loves you.

[Paul1]

i have never taken the test, wont do so until i get into a serious relationship. but im the sort of guy who would live his life ignoring his death sentence. ONE LIFE, ONE Purpose, and that is too enjoy it all!

*shakes head*

In 2009 33.3 million people were living with HIV. About 1 in every 20 of those died that year alone. 16.6 million children died as the result of being orphaned. Don't contribute to the crisis, get tested. It takes ten minutes, and the nurse won't do any test you're uncomfortable with.

Congrats to SkullTshirt for being responsible.