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Anxiety About Possible HIV Diagnosis

Can you please help???? Living with fear of HIV for a long time.Jul 13, 2008
HIV????Jul 13, 2008
HIV testing and the P24 testJul 13, 2008
My husband is HIV POSITIVE border line AidsJul 13, 2008
Please address my O.C.D. / H.I.V. inquiry.Jul 13, 2008
should i get tested?Jul 5, 2008
human saliva. contracting hivJul 1, 2008
Testing CyleJul 1, 2008
ellissa testJun 30, 2008
diarrhea lasting more than 8 weeksJun 15, 2008
Please need adviceJun 15, 2008
he's positiveJun 15, 2008
Aids risksJun 15, 2008
More AIDS questions....May 25, 2008
how long is the widow period for aidsMay 25, 2008
Hiv anxiety...May 23, 2008
what does "average is 25 days" mean?Apr 27, 2008
testing cycleFeb 17, 2008
hiv transmissionJan 28, 2008
anxiety disorder and phobia about testingDec 21, 2007
Elisa or Western BlotDec 20, 2007
Rountine Blood Test at Physical ExamDec 20, 2007
HIV test resultsOct 27, 2007
Do we contract disease the following way?Sep 2, 2007
oral sex and HIVSep 2, 2007
pimecrolimus and HIV antibody test accuracy?Sep 2, 2007
Antibody TestSep 2, 2007
does valtrex affect HIV antibody test result?Sep 2, 2007
girl born with HIV?Sep 2, 2007
Blood donationSep 2, 2007
HIVSep 2, 2007
Contracting HIVSep 2, 2007
HIVAug 21, 2007
positive elisa negative western blotAug 21, 2007
Married and Still worriedAug 21, 2007
Do u always contract HIV everytime You have sex?Jul 19, 2007
Waiting TimeJul 19, 2007
acute hiv and skin conditionsJul 19, 2007
Prostitutes, Condoms, WorriesJul 17, 2007
Sex and DepressionJul 10, 2007
Home TestJul 9, 2007
HIVJul 9, 2007
how to keep others safe from meJul 9, 2007
Alaska, HIV, is there a chance I got it?Jul 8, 2007
Rapid TestJul 8, 2007
Body Licking and SalivaJul 2, 2007
HIV for 12 yearsJun 24, 2007
I am scared of testingJun 17, 2007
MOSQUITO BITEJun 13, 2007
HIVJun 13, 2007
Numb Feet/Hands & Swollen Lymph NodesJun 13, 2007
TestingJun 13, 2007
Having unprotected sex with a undetectable sex with a HIV + manJun 8, 2007
do i have ivJun 8, 2007
antibody testingJun 7, 2007
Question of life n deathJun 7, 2007
Okay to be anxiousJun 6, 2007
SexJun 5, 2007
WorriedJun 5, 2007
what isJun 5, 2007
making outApr 5, 2007
HIV suspectApr 5, 2007
classmate with wounds!!!Apr 5, 2007
anxious!Apr 5, 2007
Test questionApr 5, 2007
i don't know how to deal with itApr 5, 2007
10 week with Rapid Oral TestApr 5, 2007
hiv still showing after 12 years?Feb 7, 2007
Do I have HIV?Jan 31, 2007
Does it mean I tested positive?Jan 31, 2007
Finding out ResultsJan 31, 2007
please get tested if you are anxiousJan 22, 2007
do i need another test after 8.5 monthsJan 22, 2007
HIV TestJan 22, 2007
Sill Freaked OutJan 17, 2007
my lover has been told that he may have HIV , and I don't know what to doJan 16, 2007
HIV transmissionsDec 19, 2006
generalized vs localizedDec 19, 2006
Saliva TransmissionDec 19, 2006
HIV risk at workNov 25, 2006
what not to say/can I trustNov 25, 2006
Signs of HIVOct 15, 2006
Recieving Oral SexOct 15, 2006
AIDS Virus Outside the BodyOct 15, 2006
Lenghth of confirmed resultsOct 15, 2006
HIV + GYM + BLOODOct 15, 2006
testing results in a foreing countryOct 15, 2006
African AmericansOct 15, 2006
Testing in pregnancyOct 15, 2006
Complicated ProcessSep 19, 2006
Am i at riskSep 14, 2006
I had touch his wound with my fingerSep 14, 2006
Could Sweat cause HIV infection?Jul 30, 2006
Risk of HIV infection from blood testJul 30, 2006
How well can the AIDS virus transmitt outside the body?Jul 30, 2006
timeJul 30, 2006
testing was all that helped...Jul 23, 2006
Urinary Sensation, why?Jul 22, 2006
notification of test resultsJul 22, 2006
hiv on toilet paperJul 13, 2006
HIV test after possible exposureJul 5, 2006
EMERGENCY PEP QUESTIONJun 12, 2006
Fear boyfriend is gay/cheatingJun 12, 2006
Blood TestsJun 12, 2006
marriage 9 yearsMay 27, 2006
hivMay 27, 2006
Fear of TestingMay 4, 2006
exposure to a scrape on skinMay 4, 2006
Rapid TestMay 4, 2006
I am bipolar, with panic disorder; Should I get tested for HIV?May 4, 2006
HIV Positive or NOTMay 4, 2006
my partner is hiv+im-Apr 26, 2006
confused and angryApr 25, 2006
Oral SexMar 24, 2006
Should I past the test?Mar 20, 2006
dormant disesaseMar 17, 2006
Question about testingFeb 9, 2006
HIVJan 25, 2006
Ten years after protected sexJan 20, 2006
Rape/HivJan 18, 2006
For all those worried please readJan 18, 2006
Mixed ResultsNov 22, 2005
AnxietyNov 16, 2005
CheatedNov 2, 2005
OCD about HIVOct 31, 2005
anxiety or HIV? PLEASE HELPOct 31, 2005
Benefit of early diagnozedOct 28, 2005
MORAL DILEMMAOct 28, 2005
Depressed and NegativeOct 28, 2005
I feel stupidOct 28, 2005
trying to self diagnosOct 28, 2005
anxiety or hiv infection?Oct 28, 2005
how do I discuss blunder with spouse?????Aug 31, 2005
What to doAug 31, 2005
Counselling related problemJul 24, 2005
common cold blowjob venting again.Jun 4, 2005
Obsessed with HIV/AIDSMay 3, 2005
SO SCARED about HIV-only 15-at the point of severe depression!Mar 9, 2005
Pregnant - never tested - worriedMar 9, 2005
Should I worry that my whole family may be infected?Mar 9, 2005
five years since exposure, but still worriedFeb 19, 2005
Testing questionFeb 19, 2005
Can we ever be sure?Feb 19, 2005
I'm only seventeen, i'm scared and in tears. HELP!!Feb 19, 2005
im scaredFeb 19, 2005
no longer worriedFeb 19, 2005
so scared to get tested, thoughts of suicideFeb 15, 2005
How quickly do symptoms appear ?Feb 15, 2005
In commited relationship and fear of being hiv positiveFeb 15, 2005
Silly QuestionFeb 15, 2005
Worried about getting HIVFeb 14, 2005
HIV? or......CMVFeb 14, 2005
Question From BostonFeb 14, 2005
Take the Test!Feb 9, 2005
Muscle twitching & DNA PCR testFeb 8, 2005
Newer Tests that detect in 2-3 weeksFeb 8, 2005
very scared about getting test resultsFeb 8, 2005
AnxietyFeb 8, 2005
Poz NowFeb 8, 2005
transmission to kids questionJan 20, 2005
injection of hivJan 20, 2005
Freaking Out!Dec 13, 2004
please please helpDec 13, 2004
WonderingDec 13, 2004
life expectencyDec 13, 2004
In need of great helpDec 13, 2004
Fear of HIV VirusDec 13, 2004
Tips for overcoming irrational fearsNov 18, 2004
plz help meNov 18, 2004
over the counter meds!Nov 18, 2004
read thu your responsesNov 18, 2004
Not to worry about thrush with AdvairNov 18, 2004
Will get HIVNov 17, 2004
condom broke with one night standNov 17, 2004
worried about getting hivNov 17, 2004
first pregnancy: anxiety or hiv +Nov 17, 2004
Should I seek professional counselingNov 17, 2004
Persistent anxieties. Can you help?Nov 17, 2004
Just told my boyfriend I'm positiveNov 17, 2004
IgE levels are so high???Nov 17, 2004
Dr. Horwath, Very Scared, Probably Unnecessarily - Please Help!Nov 17, 2004
possibility of HIV infectionNov 1, 2004
HIV CONTIMINATIONNov 1, 2004
my husban has pcp but not hiv ??? how??Nov 1, 2004
Suicidal with wife and 2 kids not knowing if HIV+Nov 1, 2004
question from middle eastNov 1, 2004
HIV...all in the mindNov 1, 2004
massage and HIVNov 1, 2004
Low Grade FeverNov 1, 2004
oraquick rapidOct 30, 2004
Swollen glandOct 30, 2004
Prevent HIV in populationOct 30, 2004
Lymph node painOct 30, 2004
TestingOct 30, 2004
Obsessive Compulsive disorder and social contact with hiv-friend?Oct 30, 2004
I don't believe the testsOct 30, 2004
freaked out young manOct 19, 2004
Why live on....Sep 16, 2004
Symptons to HIV? Or Anxiety?Sep 16, 2004
What was I thinkingSep 14, 2004
muscle fatigue and HIVSep 3, 2004
depressed and convinced I have ARSSep 3, 2004
DR.HOWARTH A QUESTION FROM INDIA.Aug 26, 2004
Mental Recovery AssistanceAug 25, 2004
HIV fear, am i hypochondriac. 4th try please answer.Aug 25, 2004
Please answer, life in doldrums.Jul 30, 2004
Paraniod about getting AIDS?Jul 30, 2004
2nd time please answer. Should i get different tests done in addition to my ELISA which came negativeJul 30, 2004
two years on antidepressants and testingJul 29, 2004
What is happening to me?Jul 28, 2004
Help required, going out of my mindJul 22, 2004
How long after can Hiv be detectedJul 21, 2004
HIV fear and OCDJul 6, 2004
fear of hiv 2 -ars rash 18 yrs agoJul 6, 2004
Obsessing about my healthJul 6, 2004
Contracting HIV from stripperJul 6, 2004
antidepressants and HIV testing: your answer seemed to leave room for some effect on tests sensitivityJul 6, 2004
needle stick outside healthcare settingsJul 6, 2004
autistic/HIVMay 27, 2004
Am I at risk?May 27, 2004
HIV ChancesMay 20, 2004
worried after blood testMay 19, 2004
DONT WORRYMay 19, 2004
please i need an answerMay 11, 2004
Am I Hypochondriac?May 11, 2004
multiple lymph nodesMay 11, 2004
Negative but still anxious about HIVMay 10, 2004
OCD on HIV for yearsMay 10, 2004
Confusion and StressMay 2, 2004
HIV and HSVMay 2, 2004
Dementia ,light headedness and confusion within 2 months of possible infection??May 2, 2004
6 month hiv test negative, still paranoid i have itMay 2, 2004
HIV and Herpes piggyback?Apr 18, 2004
Tensed because of rashes, sore mouth and lack of support here .... help please ....Apr 18, 2004
Afraid of Contracting HIV from my Positive PartnerApr 9, 2004
whats the chanceApr 9, 2004
21 years of hiv no problemsApr 8, 2004
Possible hiv and my mental state?Apr 6, 2004
MOM IS THREATENING TO COMMIT SUICIDE BASED ON MY RESULTSMar 9, 2004
irrational fearMar 9, 2004
HIV positive in Switzerland?Mar 9, 2004
I have always tested neg. but......Mar 9, 2004
Skin Condition and ELISA ResultsMar 3, 2004
HI SIRMar 3, 2004
Are chronic yeast infections a sign of HIV?Mar 3, 2004
Am i HIV -Feb 10, 2004
nipples & dirty clothFeb 10, 2004
need some comfort!!!!!Feb 10, 2004
how long can hiv stay dormant in the body?Feb 5, 2004
positive or negative?Feb 5, 2004
Possible ExposureFeb 3, 2004
hyperplasia lysis of lymphnodeFeb 3, 2004
possbility of hiv infection thru oral sexJan 29, 2004
Anxiety ? Early HIV Infection?Jan 29, 2004
What are the chances?Jan 29, 2004
Worried I may Have AidsJan 29, 2004
LifeJan 28, 2004
crazy with worryJan 28, 2004
STD symptoms very scared.Jan 28, 2004
Questions about Lymph-nodesJan 28, 2004
pls aswer my questionJan 12, 2004
signs of hiv in three yr oldJan 12, 2004
symptoms show up only after 9 monthsJan 11, 2004
3 Year HIV AnxietyJan 11, 2004
SEROCONVERSION....oral.Dec 4, 2003
Questio 2-4 weeksDec 4, 2003
swollen axillary lymph nodesDec 4, 2003
Infecteed from first ime experienceDec 1, 2003
Sip of ColaNov 4, 2003
Head TroubleNov 4, 2003
Whats the answer?Nov 4, 2003
Help Stupid mistake!Nov 4, 2003
Would HIV cause throat symptoms?Nov 4, 2003
SYMPTOMS FOR 2.5 months?Nov 4, 2003
can symptoms be brought by worry?Oct 6, 2003
Lap dance cause herpes??Oct 2, 2003
help me!!!!!!!!Oct 2, 2003
sir please from india,have mercy dr ewald!!!!!!!!!!!Oct 2, 2003
Will PET Scan detect HIV?Sep 23, 2003
Could my meds have caused false negative ELISA's?Sep 23, 2003
OCD for HIVSep 18, 2003
infections , might it be ?Aug 21, 2003
What am I doing to myself???Aug 11, 2003
Medication effect on HIV testingJul 11, 2003
male urethral transmissionJul 3, 2003
Enough testing?Jul 3, 2003
EDWARD.................PLEASE HELP ME{INDIA}Jul 3, 2003
STill ScaredJun 22, 2003
ConcernedJun 22, 2003
Might i have been infected?Jun 22, 2003
Can't bear the anxietyJun 22, 2003
Does prozac affect HIV testing ?Jun 2, 2003
Constant AgonyMay 22, 2003
Worring myself sickMar 26, 2003
Can worry cause shingles ?Mar 14, 2003
TERRIBLE GUILTJun 22, 2002
How does one gauge therapy progress?Mar 27, 2002
The fear factor and mental healthFeb 5, 2002
Do you believe in total honesty?Feb 5, 2002
AnxietyNov 19, 2001
False positive- Can't get past itSep 15, 2001
what can I do now!?Aug 7, 2001
Is my doctor correct??Jul 1, 2001
what hope do i have?Jul 1, 2001
got taggedJun 13, 2001
HIVMay 15, 2001
Worried well and not sure about mental counselingApr 19, 2001
HIV+ HusbandApr 12, 2001
How strong can my mind be?Mar 28, 2001
Will I be able to continue as normalMar 15, 2001
Emotional Hell (Please Answer)Feb 21, 2001
Anxiety Concerns.. Please AnswerDec 19, 2000
Unrealistic Fear?Dec 1, 2000
ocd keeps me from leading a fear free lifeDec 1, 2000
Stress of M/Illness?Nov 3, 2000
How to prepare for the worstNov 2, 2000
anxiety over HIV testNov 2, 2000
Why am I still scared?Oct 26, 2000
Is it possible to make yourself sick?Oct 19, 2000
Support mechanismsOct 19, 2000
I'm afraid I have HIVOct 2, 2000
I think I'm going crazySep 7, 2000
worriedJul 7, 2000
I cant stop thinking about itJul 7, 2000
I'M LOSING MY MIND HELP ME MICHAELJun 19, 2000
FTWMay 15, 2000
I need helpMay 15, 2000
Worried well...or HIV+, Going Crazy Either Way.May 15, 2000
Worried about Low Risk exposure??Please readApr 25, 2000
How can stress affect you during the window period?Mar 1, 2000
Your OpinionFeb 28, 2000
to all you worried well - stop worryingFeb 28, 2000
something is wrong with meFeb 18, 2000
Hope this helps...Feb 14, 2000
"hiv " scare is affecting me day to dayFeb 4, 2000
if you are WORRIED WELL you're not aloneFeb 4, 2000
advice for people in the window periodJan 17, 2000
Fears, etc.Jan 17, 2000
im scared to stop being scared?Jan 14, 2000
SO SCAREDJan 10, 2000
My Anxiety Is Going Away By ItselfJan 5, 2000
Thank you doctorDec 30, 1999
Infecting Others....Dec 21, 1999
Why Do I Feel This Way?Dec 20, 1999
HIV mental DiseaseDec 17, 1999
Is my mental state causing my symptoms?Dec 13, 1999
Guilt (big time)Dec 9, 1999
Troubling TimeNov 30, 1999
Compulsive BehaviorNov 30, 1999
tested negative but still worriedNov 18, 1999
Question about HIV FearNov 15, 1999
comments on still negative with symptomsNov 15, 1999
hiv- after six months exposure to hiv+ person's fluids with many many symptoms,desparate and suicidalNov 12, 1999
Worried MomNov 10, 1999
so worriedNov 9, 1999
GET HELP - IT WORKS!!Nov 4, 1999
self helpNov 1, 1999
More problemsOct 14, 1999
How can I let go?Oct 14, 1999
early mental problemsOct 13, 1999
question about guiltOct 5, 1999
Mental stressOct 1, 1999
Why do healthy people chronically worry ?Sep 28, 1999
Impact of stress.Sep 23, 1999
manic-depressive, fears .Sep 21, 1999
I really need help, pleaseSep 9, 1999
How Accurate is my testSep 7, 1999
What FEAR can do ?Sep 7, 1999
Why the paranoia?Sep 1, 1999
anxietyAug 25, 1999
please help meAug 23, 1999
am I going nuts?Aug 12, 1999
To those who haveAug 12, 1999
CONFUSED, ENGLANDAug 5, 1999
My Story commentAug 4, 1999
ocdJul 26, 1999
Please help.Jul 19, 1999
Don't let this happen to youJul 19, 1999
FEAR of HIV ---- DO NOT DESTROY YOUR LIVES!!!!!Jul 13, 1999
anxiety disorder caused by hiv fear?Jul 12, 1999
dont know if Im sane or insane anymoreJul 12, 1999
A story about needless anxietyJul 9, 1999
symptoms of stress?Jul 7, 1999
unprotected contact...question againJul 6, 1999
Symptoms of the disease or the mindJul 6, 1999
help didnt have unprotected se x but had unprotected contactJul 2, 1999
I didnt have sex but sexual contact and I have symptomsJul 2, 1999
more info about horror taleJun 25, 1999
.45 cal or 45 dollars? cheaper the better.Jun 23, 1999
how can i help those like me?Jun 22, 1999
horror taleJun 21, 1999
HIV Testing Support Group & FriendsJun 18, 1999
Am i in a world of make beleive?Jun 2, 1999
re having troubleMay 26, 1999
poor and worried...May 24, 1999
Having trouble...May 24, 1999
since he did it I HAVE to respond...May 19, 1999
20 Weeks And Still WorriedMay 17, 1999
My StoryMay 17, 1999
can you help meApr 29, 1999
What are the odds?Apr 26, 1999
genital wartsApr 26, 1999
If Poz what should I do next?Apr 21, 1999
When do symptoms begin? I am a wreck waiting..Apr 21, 1999
Please help!Apr 21, 1999
Could I have AIDS?Mar 29, 1999
I CANT GET OVER THISFeb 22, 1999
I dont know what to doFeb 15, 1999
Please try to help me.Feb 3, 1999
What can I doJan 22, 1999
I Think I am HIV+Jan 6, 1999
Starting to give upDec 28, 1998
can you help me?Dec 8, 1998
help me understandDec 7, 1998
General Anxiety before DiagnosisDec 7, 1998
Should I be worried?Nov 12, 1998
suicidal with hivOct 19, 1998
side effects?Sep 7, 1998
DR my imagination or whatSep 3, 1998
Guilt?Aug 31, 1998
When Will It End?Aug 25, 1998
don't know where else to turnAug 25, 1998
I THINK I HAVE HIV AND GAVE IT TO MY SON AND WIFEAug 24, 1998
running myself crazy!!!Aug 10, 1998
follow up....Aug 6, 1998
Obsessive Compulsive Behaviour(OCB) ?Aug 3, 1998
Fear Controlling My LifeJul 27, 1998
Reduced resistance from fear of HIV?Jul 21, 1998
When do I let it go?Jul 16, 1998
help me pleaseJul 6, 1998
Im scaredMay 22, 1998
How long before an HIV test will definitely give accurate results?May 4, 1998
How long before an HIV test will definitely give accurate results?Apr 22, 1998
We all take life for granted...Mar 30, 1998
anxietyJan 27, 1998
overwhelmed by possibility, drugs?Jan 14, 1998
Please Get Help Before It's Too Late!Jan 12, 1998
Spent $4000 on tests!Jan 9, 1998
How do we know HIV tests are reliable?Dec 22, 1997
also don't believe test after 9 monthsDec 12, 1997
Out of Control--Please HelpDec 8, 1997
Doctor's Practise Causes Worry !Dec 8, 1997
difficulty believing HIV-antibody testDec 4, 1997
TOO SHORTDec 4, 1997
After 10 months, still keep looking for symptomsNov 17, 1997
IS Six Months long enough?Nov 17, 1997
HIV Negative, but Anxiety even after 9-1/2 monthsOct 31, 1997
WHERE TO NOW!!Sep 10, 1997
I really really need help...I'm going crazy !!Sep 4, 1997
Emotional Disturbance From The Fear of HIVSep 4, 1997
SCAREDSep 4, 1997
Scared to deathJul 9, 1997



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