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... Read more »

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W. »

Emotional Hell (Please Answer)

I am married and recently had an encounter with a female stripper (oral/vaginal sex for a few... Read more »

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W. »

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Reclaiming Emotional Wellness

Deep in the shadows of the aids epidemic there are powerful forces that dramatically impact the quality of life for many living with HIV. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and other mental health disorders can confuse, discourage, and... Read more »

The Emotional Needs of HIV-Positive Patients

Do gay HIV-positive patients have different needs than the non-gay HIV-positive patient? We would assume that the gay community has different needs and wants pertaining to the prevention of HIV or living with it. But what is really important to the... Read more »

HIV Infection and Its Effects on the Emotions

An excerpt from The Guide to Living With HIV Infection , provided with the permission of The Johns Hopkins University Press (2006). To purchase the book, click here . This book excerpt has been provided with the permission of The Johns Hopkins... Read more »

U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Study Suggests Immune Systems of Untreated HIV-Infected Individuals May Deteriorate Faster Than Previously Thought

The immune systems of untreated HIV-infected individuals appear to deteriorate faster than previously thought, according to preliminary results of a small clinical trial. This finding suggests that clinicians may need to monitor people with recent... 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

Posted by willing2know, 2 Replies

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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