Hi Wally, hope you see that you've got a lot of support here! Keep us posted and take good care of yourself. I am wishing you the best.
i have been to support groups and get even more depressed i do have a support system of friends who are also HIV pos from around the world and that seems to help
I am sorry that local support groups do not help you, but I am glad to hear that you have a network of friends in place. Let these individuals help with the myriad of issues surrounding HIV and its treatment. It will help.
oh lovey..... :hug: I have had many friends with HIV, some still alive. I have to be honest though, when my friend Mike started losing coherent thought and communication, I'd have called Kevorkian myself. He only lasted a few months beyond that, but he was like one with alzeimer's- and outbursts of temper were frequent oh *sigh*
have you checked into the research they are doing here at Univ of WA? They do amazing stuff there.
all the best to you sweetie.
Wally, may I send you a PM regarding a different but related issue?
Sorry to hear this. I hope you get well soon. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes.
Thanks for being so brave to talk openly about HIV, there's too little of that going on. I've had a few friends live fairly long and prosperous lives with the medications they have out now. I read a good bit about some of them in the clinic the last time I got tested, and as much as it sucks to wait for results of those tests, learning about the current treatments made me feel somewhat better.
You'll do what you need to do to survive, that's what we all do. You can't cure your disease, but you can increase your chances by doing what the doctors say. However, I know this is contingent on being able to deal with things at all. What I wanted to suggest more than anything is that if you feel you are depressed, please think strongly about trying a mood altering drug, at least for a brief time. An anti-depressant might help you focus on the realities that are imperative that you face right now, nothing wrong with getting a little help when you need it.
Support groups are just as individual as the people in them, and obviously some are far better than others. Some are just better for YOU. I'm very glad to hear you have online friends for support, you have us here as well.
time to deal with my HIV status until just recently so it's kinda like i am newly diagnosed. well it is time for bed good night all and thanks again. WALLY L.:biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1:
I've been the sole caregiver for a person with a degenerative disease for 21 years, and I know what a nightmare dealing with trying to get prescriptions covered can be. Dealing with redtape while battling illness is the pits. For what little it's worth, you have my best wishes and empathy. Your posts have made me feel as if I know you somewhat, and I wish I could do something to help.
just pray and keep me in your thoughts