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Hiv Phobia
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Ask the Experts
one more person with extreme hiv phobiaDear Dr. Bob:For about ten years, I carried extreme fear of hiv-aids in spite of several negative tests and low risk behavior. 6 years ago before becoming pregnant, I tested again--as usual, negative. My husband tested negative too. After 6 years,...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello One More Person with Extreme HIV Phobia,"From what I've told you, there's no way I am infected, right?"RIGHT!Dr. Bob...
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hiv anxiey,phobia,hypocondria etc.Dr. Bob, I want to share my story of being affected by HIV for 12 years even though I am HIV... Read more »Large nodes, lies, and AIDS Phobia. (HIV OMENS, 2011)Hi Dr. Bob, I'm the guy with the unbroken condom and the harmonica hummer ("Risk from... Read more »
Articles
Canada: Lack of Vigilance Means Rise in DiseasesIn 1997, fear of HIV/AIDS and a strong public health emphasis on safe sex and using condoms helped push syphilis and gonorrhea in Canada to their lowest levels since reporting began in the 1920s. But today, both STDs have rebounded. The gonorrhea... Read more »
Rejected Because of Your HIV Status?Recently, my partner of four years ended our relationship citing my HIV-positive status as the main reason for the break up. He said he had been suppressing his discomfort with my HIV status and finally realized it was a problem. For a short while,... Read more »
Older Adults and HIV: A Special Report and Action PlanTable of Contents Aging and HIV: An Overview Older Adults and HIV: Recent Findings Priority Policy Recommendations Conclusion Footnotes References Aging and HIV: An Overview By 2015 a majority of people with HIV in the United... Read more »
Female Condoms Prevent HIV, So Why Aren't They Marketed to Gay and Bi Men?"Miss Thing." "Girl." "My ass." "Have you ever?" They're all typical starters to midweek discussion groups made up of the mostly African American and Latino gay and bisexual men served by New York City's Ali Forney Center , which provides services... Read more »
Connect With Others
HIV phobia??
Posted by whocanfigure, 4 Replies
I think I just met my first HIV phobic physician. A few weeks ago I was referrend to an ear/nose/throat (ENT) specialist because I have had hearing loss and very loud ringing in my right ear for a year. The resident physician was very attentive and...
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My 7 yr anxiety of contracting HIV
Posted by XManifest, 2 Replies
Hi there,I have a had a fear of AIDS for the past 6 years. So bad that I could not study for my final exams. this fear is not due to unprotected casual sex or needles, Ive only had one partner in my life.I once had bad acne on my chest and back, and... Read more » HIV Anxiety...AGAIN
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
I am a 30 year old female who has suffered from the fear of HIV since I was date raped at age 20. Since then, I've had two long-time relationships (both safe) and a few short-term partners, also safe. Every now and then, I'll meet someone/start...
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Fear of HIV
Posted by Anonymous
I hope with this post I can connect on some level with people who, like me, have lived in fear of HIV/AIDs and let it cast a pall over their lives. First let me describe to you how fear of the disease affected me. I have been with my wife for five...
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