Thoughts And Emotions About Being Infected

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very emotional

i was recently diagosed with AIDS. Due to me having cryptococcis meningitis the doctors decided to get that under control before putting me on ARV's. I am now on Atripla and have been on it for about 6-8 weeks. I have become very emotional,...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

This may make you feel better.The same thing happened to me when I used Sustiva (part of Atripla) a few years ago. I would cry even at commercials! I thought I was going crazy since I am known to be a strong guy. This problem went away after I... Read more »

Are these emotions normal?

As I enter into my third week of being HIV+, I seem to have less control of my emotions (uncontrollable & unexpected crying) than I did right after I learned I was positive. I don't want to be a burden to anyone now (emotionally) or later...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

The intensity of your reactions are definitely NOT normal, they are extreme. Though learning that you have a potentially life threatening illness can certainly and understandably put a person into a state of emotional crisis, your responses are so... Read more »

Emotional Hell (Please Answer)

I am married and recently had an encounter with a female stripper (oral/vaginal sex for a few seconds). Since this places me at risk I have been emotionally drained with guilt, fear, and anxiety. I have turned into a hypochondriac. I told my wife...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

You already know that I am going to tell you to call a mental health professional today to begin to deal with your fears. The only question to ask yourself is why have you not already done so?Michael Shernoff, MSW... Read more »

re: ars, pep, seroconversion, and some emotional feedback Aug 31, 2011

hey dr.bob thank you for the great response. i'll definitely follow your advice and expect a follow from me as well....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi, Alex.Thanks for your thanks. I'll look forward to your follow-up report.Good luck.Dr. Bobars, pep, seroconversion, and some emotional feedback Aug 31, 2011hey dr.bob please excuse the lack of capital letters, ill try to make my spelling... Read more »

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Emotionally going crazy

Posted by willing2know, 2 Replies

Hello, this is most likely going to be a long post: I tend to over write and especailly when I have a lot on my mind. But I will be greatly appreciative of anyone who takes time to read and advise on your thoughts and opinions.

Here's my story: I... Read more »

Emotionally going crazy

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The Emotional tragedy that I can't seem to overcome - Help

Posted by sleichen, 6 Replies

I guess I need to spill my guts on this situation and overcome my fear. If I don't, it will be my undoing.
I was diagnosed HIV+ on December 1, 2003 at the age of 31. I was not entirely shocked, but at the same time, not looking forward to what... Read more »

Terrified, Emotional, Alone

Posted by Pratt, 19 Replies

Hi all. I was diagnosed in April of this year and I'm a scared out of my whits. I've always been a worrier but now I'm an emotional wreck. I spend a lot of time thinking about what kind of transformation I am about to go through and planning a... Read more »

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