Posted by badseed on February 13, 2005, at 18:47:41
In reply to HIV and AIDS...., posted by becksA on February 7, 2005, at 13:13:27
> A couple months ago I had unprotected sex with a woman who, looking back on it, has me worried that she may be HIV positive. I cannot get a hold of her. It was regular vaginal intercourse, but unprotected. I have been trying to find some info on the stats, but is it likely I have contracted the virus after the one interaction? Thanks
Hi, I have a few things to say about your situation, none of course, which will relieve the anxiety you are putting yourself through at the moment. I had a situation with a friend of mine who has HIV which got me so paranoid (for not really relevant reasons) that I became absolutely wholly obsessed with the idea that i might have HIV, and then I was positive (pun not intended) that I did have it and my life was over and nothing would go back ever and so on and so on. I carried this on for a little over a year until I started having physical symptoms, i developed a rash that no doctors could tell what it was and would not go away, (i'd convinced myself it was AIDS related), I developed a stomach problem where I stopped eating for 9 months and almost starved myself. (which led to an eating disorder) and I finally had to move home to my parents where I was sedated (i'm terrified of needles) and tested and am not HIV positive.
Your situation is not like this, it has not escalated in any form like this, but what i am trying to stress to you, is that the mind is so powerful and your situation has abundant potential to blossom into something like mine. And it is a horrible place to be in.
Firstly, look at the odds of your situation, and yes it is much harder to transmit from male to female, don't let your mind and subconscious lead you down those avenues. and for your peace of mind. get tested. it's so easier said than done isn't it?
i hope this is some help to you.
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