Getting an understanding of HIV - TheBody.com's Bulletin Boards

Hi Simone,

I'm guessing that's your name. I'm also guessing that I'm a bit older than you (that don't matter too much). I was diagnosed as HIV+ in September 2005 when I was living in Krabi, Thailand where the medical assistance was virtually non-existent (they have some great doctors in Thailand, just not in Krabi). Decided to come back to Australia, landed here 25/12/2005 (that's right = Christmas Day). First thing I did = organise an appointment with my local doctor. Another blood test to confirm the diagnosis, another appointment about 1/2 weeks later = diagnosis confirmed = refer to specialist. But, and this the important thing for you, he tell me that with proper medications less than 15% progress to AIDS, without, more than 50%. AIDS = death, HIV don't. A few weeks ago somebody ask me "What's it like living with HIV at 65yo?" I tell them "Probably about the same as living with it at 35yo = just a matter of how you think about it". For me, it is a minor inconvenience. Sure, you can worry about it, and what bloody good is that going to do? It sure as hell ain't going to help! You need a healthy attitude to battle this. If you worry, that do 2 things: first, it does absolutely no good whatsoever (when did worry ever solve a problem?); second, it makes you feel down, not feel so good, not help in the battle not to get to AIDS. First thing to do = make sure you got a good ID specialist (not sure you have a GOOD one at the moment - he/she should be reassuring you, don't sound like he/she is). Second thing to do = forget that HIV = death, it don't, no bloody way. By the way, when were you diagnosed? Seems, from your post, not too long back and you on medications. Hell, like I said, I was diagnosed nearly 18 months back, I still not on medications. Are you really going to a specialist or just the local doctor?

Want to chat a bit more? = jamharcourt@hotmail.com

Have a look over the posts in this thread (ignore the dickheads like DL1000 and StupidGuy who only try to make trouble). You will find that there are people in worse position than you. Keep the bright side of your personality smiling - you won't beat this thing, but you WILL keep it under control.

Finally, why do 'people think from jump start that Hiv mean your gonna die "? Is simple, because HIV is a homosexual disease. Since Jesus die the Church teach that homosexuality is wrong, wrong, wrong. So, anyone who has THE homosexual disease MUST be punished. Shit, what bullshit. First, if there is a GOD then he/she also create homosexuals and lesbians and every other departure from the "normal". Second, I didn't get it from a male, I got it from 1 of 2 women (maybe both). Third, most frequent way from women to get = male/female activity. Shit, the church (whatever religion) has got a lot to answer for.

Enough for now, not sure how I got onto my disgust for 'the church" on a bulletin board for HIV/AIDS support

Love
James

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