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HIV Health Anxiety!

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jessicaNicks
jessicaNicks

Almost a year ago I had a drunken, unprotected one night stand. 

I had vaginal itching, mouth sores, diarrhea, and so on... until I googled and convinced myself I have HIV. 

The boy I slept with has reassurred me time and time again that he is clean. He says he's been tested since our one night stand and his results were clear. 

I had a sexual health screening about two months afterwards and got put on precautionary antibiotics for chlamydia and then I never went to get the blood work done and I never got my results back. 

I am crippled by fear that I truly do have HIV. 

I'm finally going to the doctor to get tested on the 16th but between then and now I have an essay due and an exam. 

I really really need coping techniques to get me through the next week! 

Has anybody else convinced themselves they have HIV???

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  • liam1979
    liam1979 jessicaNicks

    Posted

    No not at all but you should never have unprotected sex as you well know unless your in a long term relationship I say the same to my son being a father of a 16 year old just forget all about it until you get your results back you can even do a test at home also remember always tell your partners to where a rubber good luck hope you get the results you are after
    • jessicaNicks
      jessicaNicks liam1979

      Posted

      Thankyou! 

      Yeah, i think half of the anxiety from it is because i'm mad at myself for making such a stupid decision. 

      No matter the result, I'm hoping to be able to move on and start a new chapter after the appointment. 

    • liam1979
      liam1979 jessicaNicks

      Posted

      That's what happens when you drink booze but remember for the future

  • Needhelp_asap
    Needhelp_asap jessicaNicks

    Posted

    Hey,the boy you slept with has reassured you a lot of times and also got himself tested! If he had something then yes you should be worried but rn I think there's no reason to. Yeah ik health anxiety is really overwhelming as I experience it myself but at least you have an appointment. Until then try to keep your mind distracted by stuying. Try breathing techniques and meditation! I bet your results will be good! Keep us updated and best of luck!

  • clint75139
    clint75139 jessicaNicks

    Posted

    Hi jess try not to let your mind run away with you . Lots of people have 1 night stands and very little contract Hiv
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