I Have Hiv And Need Psychological Help

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Telling Others You Have HIV

Telling Others George Burgess Diagnosed in April 1995 'I think my dad had the best response when I told him I was HIV positive: 'Son, I love you. We'll get through this.' A soldier, true to his heart. You know, a soldier with compassion: 'We'll get through this, son. What do we need to do?'" Click here to read more about George. Click here to read or listen to how other people disclosed their HIV status. Bernadette Berzoza ...

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Need help to Diffuse HIV stress PLEASE PLEASE

Dr Bob, PLEASE respond to this, it is a handjob encounter but with 3 additional variables. I need your advice to lay this to rest. And yes you are very cute, I'll kiss up to get a response too (kidding)So, I had a "play date" with...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I agree these things "noy" warrant testing for HIV and you should just move on. OK, there is your response. Now, where is my kiss? By the way, that "circulat mothion" technique has been around for years.Stay well. Try using... Read more »

PEP meds timing slip-up ... help! (PEP AND THE NEED FOR HIV SPECIALIST, 2009)

Dear Dr Bob,I asked this question a few days ago, but didn't get a response, maybe cos I go the day wrong (d'oh) ... I've been wracking my brain since this happened. I'd be tremendously grateful if you could give me some...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Setting aside the issue of whether PEP should have even been recommended for such a "relatively low risk encounter," your concerns about a one-hour-forty-minute delay in dosing is not a problem. This will not affect the efficacy of... Read more »

East African priest HIV needs help

I am an HIV+ priest in E. Africa and I'd like to know what sort of assistance/help/advice is offered priests in the West (USA or Europe) with HIV. Here in E. Africa it is a terrible plight with no 'official' help, only shame. By...

Response from Father Rodney J. DeMartini

National Catholic AIDS Network

To my brother priest in East Africa: First of all I send my support and prayers to you as you live with the double burden of HIV and isolation caused by others' fear and judgement. In several days, our Network (National Catholic AIDS Network)... Read more »

psychological issues hamper me from testing again

Dr Bob, I wrote to you a while back and your response helped me through a troubled time so thankyou again. Basically, despite testing negative out to three months Im still not able to get on with my life after what happened. I have developed some...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I believe you sum up your problem well: ". . . despite testing negative out to three months I'm still not able to get on with my life . . . ." There is no doubt HIV is not your problem; getting on with the rest of your life is!... Read more »

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psychological effects with long-term survivor

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I guess I am needing to know if there are any people out there who have really been in some sort of denial for years until first symptoms hit. I feel like a fool, but I've been positive since 84 and really have been in denial until getting so so... Read more »

Help need for my HIV+ bf from HIV+ girl !!!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi everybody.
My boyfriend is HIV+ and has a wish !
Please could a HIV+ girl help us ????
Nothing sexual or similar. Please !
Thanks very much indeed.
Jeff

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I need help.

Posted by amyinstead, 2 Replies

I am in desperate need of advice. My oldest brother is HIV+. He has always been a nervous, high strung kind of person verging on need of mental health help. He most likely contracted HIV from his partner, who has recently passed away(but they were... Read more »

Oops...I need your help brother

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Well judging, from the posts and responses I have read in this forum, it seems like you are the man to ask about this. Now, 6 weeks ago i embarked on a journey to stupidity, yes I was with a sex worker, and here is the story. She started in on... Read more »

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