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Aids2HIV
#202278 - 08/02/06 10:23 AM
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You give out advice that I personally respect, but I have a question for you..........
What would you do if you knew your ailments were from a sexual encounter and you had alot of things going on that have to do with the immune system that in your heart told you something was seriously wrong but you test negative for HIV. I guess what I'm asking is, you are so proactive in your health as many of us try to be, but what if you were facing something that was unknown? How do you go on with your life thinking that there is something going on that may hurt you and that is making you very uncomfortable? Please don't be hateful, I ask this question to you with the total respect.
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Well anonymous, having extensively researched testing, if i had negative HIV tests, I would scratch HIV completely off my list. And by that i mean I'd keep it out of my head, out of list of possibilities. Theres only one way to know if you have HIV and i assure you the tests are accurate, years ago, maybe not, but in todays times, they are as close to perfection as they can dial them in.
After the HIV testing, I'd check the other possibilities, with an open mind, and honest mouth, and a forgiving heart. Knowing what i know, i personally would start with my mind. I'd sit down and make a personal inventory of "self". Outline what Ive done, what i havent, what has happened, How it has affected me (mentally,emotionally,physically,spiritually), and see what lies within myself. The human body is made up of many individual elements, that together function as one "body" And when one gets hurt or "feels sick", the others follow suit. Good example is a toothache...ever get a toothache? A toothache starts telling the mind "hey im hurting, im suffering here" so then the brain tells the rest of your body, "hey the tooth is upset" so then what happens? beforelong, you cant seem to eat,sleep,find contentment,etc. simply because your mind is focused on that tooth hurting. after awhile ya throat gets sore,your attitude changes...blah blah blah. all because your mind works that way. The personal inventory if done HONESTLY, will shed light on your personal "self". then take that inventory to trusted individuals,preferably professionals, or someone who wont automatically side with you out of compassion, for an honest outside opinion. any issues of "self" are easily resolved by telling on self, secrets do actually make you sick*
Otherwise, I'd remain open minded to other possibilities with EXCEPTION to those I've already eliminated with testing and other means*
believe me, if there was something actually "unknown" that was plagueing the people, they WILL find proof of it and document it (just like they did with Hiv/Aids,when it became prominent) we arent in the ice ages anymore.
**How do you go on with your life thinking that there is something going on that may hurt you and that is making you very uncomfortable?**
I live with Aids, I have survived and overcomed its latest stages,where most die. I dont go on "thinking" its gonna hurt me, or make me uncomfortable.....i KNOW it has. And how i fixed that, is outlined above.....i fixed "self" and my oh my how life, my outlook,my thinking, my demeaner, my "self" changed entirely when i was done. ACCEPTANCE and being open minded & honest, are key.
P.S. many times i have to tell my brain to shut up, or to stop the nonsense, because i've learned its power and how it can use that power against me. Im not perfect by any means, i make myself remain teachable and open minded,when it comes to "self", and thats the fuel i drive lifes highway on, in todays world....remember Nothing changes,if Nothing changes....if you dont change the input, the output(results) wont change. You will keep getting what you are getting, if you keep doing what you are doing....
Good Luck & God Bless*
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one more thing i want to touch on....things like stress, anxiety,etc. are contageous. Many studies have been performed over the years on human behaviors, and has been proven these kinda things are easily passed on to others. let me give ya a few examples...
ever go to work (or anywhere for that matter) in a really good mood, only to arrive and be exposed to someone who isnt ina good mood, and you couldnt just leave, you had to stay in that environment for a considerable amount of time? Afterwards you find yourself biting others peoples heads off (the same yours was), etc......Ever say to yourself in these kind of instances.."damn, i was in good mood, until i had to work around so & so and thier attitude?
Ever let your "self" get so hungry, angry, lonely, or tired...that it changes your attitude,emotions,they way you treat others around you?
Ever start your day in an upbeat mood, and that changes when you suddenly find yourself in a much sadder environment? (i.e tragedy,loss of loved one, etc)
Ever be in an environment where everyone is being serious, and you start joking around....then next thing you know everyone is joking around?
Some people have problems with thier mind, that arent self inflicted, such as chemical imbalances,etc. But the majority of those with mental problems are "self" taught......just like the examples above....fix your "self" and the rest will follow suit.
God Bless*
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I have found also that one can become fixated on the worst possible scenario and ignore all other possible issues. For example, I was put on a mediction for an unrelated condition (high blood pressure) shortly after my stupid sexual encounter. Despite this, I was so fixated on a sexually transmitted disease (primarily HIV) that I completely discounted the possibility that part of why I might not have been feeling badly was because of the medication. On top of that I have since learned that these HBP medications can cause extremely problematic symptoms in some people. It is scary how the mind can irrationally lead you on a single path that might not be the most logical one.
Also, there are thousands of bacteria and viruses that a person could theoretically get when they have contact with another person that might get them sick. They won't kill you or cause you serious long term problems (or we would likely know about them) but an un-named non-severe illness is a possibility also. Rest and stress relief are usually the best solution to these sorts of bugs.
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The link below is a good explanation of the psychological issues related to testing:
http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/insite?page=ask-01-03-07
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WHAT YOU DO IS WONDERFUL. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!
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You're are an amzingly strong, incredible and articulate person. I've been reading several of your posts and I truly admire you and the advice you give. It is sound, sensible and sobering. I'm praying for you. Please pray for me. I have yet to muster up the courage to get tested. Thanks
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