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Why do you think I am so paranoid about HIV/AIDS?

I am paranoid all of the time about HIV/AIDS and that I have done something to harm myself and that I have got it in some form/shape/fashion. I was just curious about how to stop thinking about that. 100% of the time I protect myself but I have had some relapses and had to get tested (not many relapses much lately). There are some encounters that I don't remember very well at all. Do you think that I would remember them if anything significant happened two years ago?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Not to sound disrespectful, but I don't think you're too paranoid if you're 'relapsing'. Either you do protect yourself, or you don't. There isn't such thing as you protect yourself most of the time- HIV/AIDS doesn't work like that. How would you decide something is 'significant'? Are you asking if you would automatically know if the infection was transmitted? No, you wouldn't. Please protect yourself ALL the time. Respect yourself, protect yourself.

  • 1 decade ago

    So - did you get tested lately or not? If not then please go and have yourself tested. And if the test is negative then go and have a 2nd one. If it is also negative then thre is almost NO way that you can be positive.

    You will catch any antibodies which may have developed from all the time of your life until 6 months before the test. Up to 6 months is the time antibodies need to develop. If you had any risky encounter in the last 6m onths you need to test 6 months after that event to be really sure.

    So trust those tests.

    Once tested and "certified" negative then please only (ONLY) have sex with condoms. And avoid that somebody else's body fluids get into your blood.

    If you can do it you will be clear and can forget about your paranoia.

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    5 years ago

    ok. at the beginning, i could advise speaking to a doctor approximately all this. they might refer you to a counselor or a psychologist for fairly well-being. What you sense is risky for you and is in all probability indicative of a few underlying problems. If those problems would be resolved, you will sense so lots greater proper. it isn't the purpose of human beings with AIDS to contaminate others. until eventually you will have intercourse with him, do no longer situation approximately it. definite, one ought to intentionally infect others with AIDS by utilising injecting them. The sufferer could maximum veritably sense it and fairly on the instant have him arrested. If it became out to be an AIDS ingredient, then the infector could be heavily prosecuted. that may no longer how AIDS is often unfold. It happens, even nevertheless that's amazingly uncommon and the guy who does it always has some different problems. until eventually somebody exhibits dispositions to jab those with needles, i does no longer situation too lots right here. capturing those with needles is even greater advantageous out. another ingredient. Coughing isn't in all probability a solid sign for AIDS or HIV. it somewhat is in all probability a chilly, hypersensitive reactions, bronchitis, etc.

  • 1 decade ago

    You are paranoid because you are having sex and not protecting yourself. how do you stop thinking about it? find yourself a good girl and stop screwing around with nasty ol' skants.

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  • 1 decade ago

    it should be something

    that everyone takes serously

    they dont use protection

    and have sex with random people

    who lie...and wonder why they get an STD

    so your not stupid for being paranoid

    i am also....

  • 1 decade ago

    ......with all due respect dude or dudess please go 2 the mental health center in UR area and tell them UR concerns.....this is way 2 deep 4 the answer site

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    dude...get a clue...

  • 1 decade ago

    Could it be because it can kill you!!??

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