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Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Rajahbite(m): 12:29am On Jun 19, 2017
Quinn22:
HIV positive patients should all commit suicide.
The last time I checked, there were other infections far worse than HIV. For example, there is a chronic terminal disease called SLAY QUINTOLYTIS

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Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by salford1: 12:30am On Jun 19, 2017
iwadobo:
HIV is a scam ,my brother . Stop taking the poison called ART or HART , it only destroy u for nothing. I know what Im saying oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Let me stop there.
Dude its not a scam. If you work in health care,,you would know better.

Is there a cure....no one knows, but Pharmaceutical firms are in a mad rush to discover the cure so as to get a patent for it. This would enable them to be the sole manufacturer for the cure. Some say a cure would be available by 2030.
Rajahbite:

The last time I checked, there were other infections far worse than HIV. For example, there is a chronic terminal disease called SLAY QUINTOLYTIS
Even cancer is more serious than hiv.

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Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Rajahbite(m): 12:42am On Jun 19, 2017
Nigeriadondie:

First of all, I want to commend u for ur courage and I wish u all d best. I hope d cure comes soon if possible in our lifetime. But have u had blood transfusion before? Do u share razor or shaving tools? For example do u use d public clipper in barbing saloon which is often not sterilized? While I ask is that if as u said it is not thru sex and I know that blood stain loaded with d virus on a clipper though latent cud become active when it enters a living cell which becomes its host. Do u know d status of the last person u had sex with perharps it was just at its window period? Have u tried to recall possible circumstances that cud ve exposed u to d virus?
Have u experienced stigmatisation if so from which particular set of people and how do u respond to incidences of stigmatisation?
Thanks.
Nope never had blood transfusion. Yes I sometimes get an haircut or a shave with other clippers . As for stigmatization, I'm experiencing it already , some friends and neighbours are now wary of me (as if HIV dey fly for air or you go get am by merely looking at the person) but I am not bothered.
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Rajahbite(m): 12:46am On Jun 19, 2017
lepasharon:


undecided undecided Ur full of crap

Thanks dear, my experiences in life has fortified me against all/any kinda insults and stigmatization

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Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Rajahbite(m): 12:56am On Jun 19, 2017
Jok3r:




god bless u bro.. i have qstns to ask... is it posible to get work k owing u re hiv positive? if yes what kinda work..

my litle advice... eat well any kinda food.. do exercise, live free, give free.. dont tink abt it... dont say it much... free ur mindset on d future of a better life.. always say to ur sef u re negative take ur drugs and most of all tell God tank u for ur lifr daily as u wake up... trust me u will live longer than anyone... dont be afraid of dying death will run away from u... i was once tested hiv positive 2009 i tot it was a joke cos i carried out d test my sef..
2016 i went to a federal govt hospital and i saw d result confirmed positive...

i have nt seena councelling centre or a hospital tk go for medication but i leav all to God since 2009 till today if u c me u no go believe say i am positive y cos i free my mind and i always pray to God to change d situation
..

juat leave all ur worries to God
I think there are some legislations to guard against stigmatization in the work place, but that doesn't concern me much because I am self-employed.
It's true that God is the Giver and Preserver of all life forms, but please seek medical help from the professionals. God imbued that knowledge in them for a purpose.
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Rajahbite(m): 1:00am On Jun 19, 2017
HarunaWest:

Hogwash Story...Are you related to lie Muhammed or WHO sponsored this post so that Africans can keep consuming ARTs......You said you didn't contact it through sex,or transfusion,how did you become a risk factor, you no gree talk....I smell lies
Even Alhaji Lai Mohammed with all his lies still have believers. Believe me or not . . .just get yourself tested. Thanks
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Rajahbite(m): 1:05am On Jun 19, 2017
Nollynude:
Wetin you no know no fit kill you, OP RIP in advance
Tnx dear , but go and get yourself tested

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Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Mrlouis: 1:07am On Jun 19, 2017
Rajahbite:

Nope, I'm not claiming to be a saint but the truth is that I don't know how I got it and it's not relevant to me.
Damage control, baba E go soon relevant.

Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by kbright911(m): 1:41am On Jun 19, 2017
Nollynude:
Wetin you no know no fit kill you, OP RIP in advance

Do you have life at all? Illiteracy is really a disease. Mugu!
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Quinn22(f): 1:49am On Jun 19, 2017
Hahahaha.....really?! cheesy grin
Rajahbite:

The last time I checked, there were other infections far worse than HIV. For example, there is a chronic terminal disease called SLAY QUINTOLYTIS
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Quinn22(f): 1:50am On Jun 19, 2017
I know today will be a good day wink smiley
Franzinni:
a good sleep will do you justice.. Tomorrow will bring all the excitement your heart desires...
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Meetleader: 2:37am On Jun 19, 2017
Tinyemeka:


I totally understand you bro. I studied applied microbiology and had the opportunity of doing my 4 months Industrial Training attachement at a Federal Medical Centre. Was rotated around the various units in the Med Lab Dept. Serology unit handled RVS tests and we had them in droves everyday. One day one man came in for tests. Extremely thin, pale and sickly. You'd think he had acute Hepatitis B infection and wasn't gonna last the next week. I was to draw his blood for Retroviral screening.

Long story short, I pricked myself when I attempted to cap the needle after drawing his blood. I can still feel the hot flush, the shock, the sting, the rush of blood from my head anytime I recall that moment. Four other staff were in the room with me, but I didn't let them know what had happened. I squeezed out as much blood as I could from the finger and swabbed with Jik bleach. Couldn't continue working that day. Made up an excuse and left later on. Got home and couldn't think of anything else. I was devastated to say the least. Did I also add that the patient's result came out positive? Everyone already knew that was going to be the outcome.

I lost appetite and withdrew completely. Stopped talking to my siblings and parents. My mom noticed this and had to sit me down two days later to query my sudden change of attitude. I just laid it out bare to her. She expressed shock, asked why I had kept quiet all the while and said we were going to another FMC that specialised in HIV management immediately. We went there the next day where they did my screening (came out negative) and put me on Post-exposure prophylaxis regimen for 30 days. To this day, nobody, not even my late dad, siblings, nobody except my mom is aware of this incident.

Now the reason I'm spilling all these here, is to let you know that miracles happen. This incident occurred Sept 10, 2004. Yup. 13 years ago. I'm currently married with a pretty wife and daughter, and another baby about to land very soon. I have been negative ever since. My family members are all negative and the babies were all conceived naturally without any special arrangement. Just God's Divine Grace. I must confess that i was MEGA apprehensive when we went for screening prior to our wedding. Was sweating bullets when the nurses called us in to hand us our results. Of course it was negative. My life has been a miracle bro. I once in a while go on Facebook to just type those words "My being alive today is still a miracle" and people do not understand what I mean.

I was a virgin when that needlestick occurred, so I believe you when you say you did not get infected sexually.

I don't have much words to give you bro. You know better. All I can say is take your medications religiously, stay positive!

You definitely have a testimony to share.






Thank GOD for mercy. GOD is the most merciful

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Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by donkaz2(m): 5:12am On Jun 19, 2017
Rajahbite:
This is my first time of posting on this forum and I pray this get to as many people as possible.
Most folks dread the thought of testing positive to HIV but it shouldn't be so. That is why it is very necessary to get tested at least once in a month.
I developed the habit of getting tested monthly (though I can beat my chest and say with pride that I am not a promiscuous fellow). But recently I skipped a couple of months in my routine for no apparent reason. The last time I got a test was mid-march so I went for a test last week and the test result came out positive. To be certain it wasn't a mistake, I went to two other places and the results were adamantly positive.
Now some people may ask who who got me infected, but that is a none-issue as far as I'm concerned . I have even stopped asking myself how I got infected because it's been more than two years since the last time I had sexual intercourse . So it can't possibly have been sexually transmitted to me, most especially as the experts say the viral load is low which means I must have been recently infected, at most not more than five or six months.
I intend to utilize my status as an HIV+ person to reach out and help as many as I can. I am already posting on Facebook what I learn from counseling programs I attend on living with the virus.
The Doctors said they have to monitor my viral load and CD4 count for some time in order to determine the best treatment program for me. I know that if I stick to the treatment program and follow the Doctors advice diligently that I'll still live a healthy life.
I use this medium to beg of everyone reading this to go for an HIV test. Knowing your status is key to helping yourself. If you are negative, please maintain all necessary prevention techniques.... avoid unprotected sex/multiple partners , don't share needles/blades (if you can afford it, get your own hair clipper) but above all, get tested regularly.
If you find out that you are positive (like me) , please don't despair. There are several HIV/AIDS centres in most hospitals across the nation where you can access help in the form of counseling and medications and these are mostly free of charge.
HIV is not a death sentence, you can still live a meaningful and healthy life despite your status.
Spread the message and not the virus.


It would have been nice in U can include some possible save places to get tested safely cos am even scared of going to all Nigerian hospital.. U go healthy and come back sick..... Have not visit any hospital in the last 12years npt even to see someone sick.. And pls include possible cost
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by davidif: 5:35am On Jun 19, 2017
Frankyboy1:
H.I.v is no longer a death sentence, I know someone really close living with it, nd has been doing very well health wise, all you need to do is.know your status on time and Endeavour to live a healthy life. It is still the fear and initial stigmatisation that gives people phobia! Even.in Spain people get injected with the virus so as to access health benefits and stipends off government! Moreover recent drugs reduces the virus and in some cases almost eliminates it! Live a healthy life, get tested regularly! And PLease enough of the judgements and questions on the OP, cos no.body holy pass


WHAT??

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Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Jadoskii(m): 5:37am On Jun 19, 2017
Jiang:
My dad said i will definitely Get AIDS if o have sex or even touch a woman, he said that to me like 12 years ago or so when am about to enter JSS3, Well the funny thing is i dont even care about women, all i think about is playing Video games, watching one piece & Naruto. Though i still haven't had sex even once, i did touch women like twice accidentally, though soft, it wasn't as enticing as they made it out to be in movies.


P.S I will never do any tests unless absolutely necessary both my parents showered me with blessings of a healthy life in this miserable earth

sigh......am bored
nice one pal,chapapa....wc series r u following asides one piece and naruto
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Le2money(m): 6:05am On Jun 19, 2017
My brother.....if u say HIV is a scam....well, I do not believe I will meet someone with the virus until I get here in Malaysia......truly, HIV is real and e no dey show for face.


iwadobo:
HIV is a scam ,my brother . Stop taking the poison called ART or HART , it only destroy u for nothing. I know what Im saying oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Let me stop there.
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by salford1: 6:14am On Jun 19, 2017
davidif:

WHAT??
..in Europe..some people deliberately infect themsleves.. they call it "the gift".

But they are ignorant to the fact that the virus mutates either by mixing of the virus strains or by not taking the ART regularly. So some feel its okay to spread the virus but in the process get cross infected thereby creating a super virus resistant to ART's.

Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Nobody: 6:50am On Jun 19, 2017
ngolokante:


You are more interested in chastising the gentleman... Who cares how it's gotten? The man should be praised for not living in denial and getting bucket loads of people infected... Meanwhile can you swear that you have never had unprotected sex before?
you are either daft or lack comprehension, where is the chastising there, or you don't know him telling people how he likely got it is more beneficial than telling people how to live with it, I guess the popular saying of prevention is better than cure eludes you, swerve!

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Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by jargo89(m): 7:28am On Jun 19, 2017
MossLuv:
I took my time to read through and along the line what Mt mind tells me is... is like op deliberately want to be infected and gods answer his prayers.


If you truly know that you have not have any care free sex rumpy since the past last two years then go for a deliverance. you not positive

You ooze ignorance. There are so many ways the virus can infect humans; apart from sex. The fact he didnt have sex in 2 years; doesnt mean he cant be infected.

I hope ignorance and willfull blindness doesnt ruin this country.
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Jok3r(m): 7:31am On Jun 19, 2017
Quinn22:
Because their lives become useless

i dont think so you know what i think... they live happier if they think less of it
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by jargo89(m): 7:34am On Jun 19, 2017
Quinn22:
HIV positive patients should all commit suicide.
I really wish I could tell you what you deserve. But I wont, I hope God in his infinite mercy; give you an experience that will forever change you outlook. There are millions of babies born innocently into this cruel world with the virus and all you could offer is suicide. May God help you.
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Nobody: 7:43am On Jun 19, 2017
Rajahbite:

The last time I checked, there were other infections far worse than HIV. For example, there is a chronic terminal disease called SLAY QUINTOLYTIS
Hello rajah, how are you? how can I contact you?
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by KillerBeauty(f): 8:00am On Jun 19, 2017
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Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by A190(f): 8:27am On Jun 19, 2017
chinedum13:

Dear the infection now has cure
Have you heard of Synagogue church of all nation where Jesus reigns, quicken visit there and regain your healing sharp sharp and moreover acknowledge Jesus as your Lord and Savior thank me later.
Give ample examples of people that are healed at SCOAN
This is how you people kill hiv patients by telling them not to take drugs

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Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Quinn22(f): 8:30am On Jun 19, 2017
But suicide is the best option isn't it? or am I missing something?
jargo89:
I really wish I could tell you what you deserve. But I wont, I hope God in his infinite mercy; give you an experience that will forever change you outlook. There are millions of babies born innocently into this cruel world with the virus and all you could offer is suicide. May God help you.
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Quinn22(f): 8:32am On Jun 19, 2017
I've never seen a happy HIV positive person in my life sad
They live a very miserable life or lifestyle...it's a pity sad
Jok3r:



i dont think so
you know what i think... they live happier if they think less of it

Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by Foxykevo(m): 8:33am On Jun 19, 2017
shege45:
my brother i really admire u..i wish i cld gather up courage and do mine cus am rili depressed.after an incident i had abt 6 yrs ago(although i used cd bt fell ill a week later)and coupled with d fact dat am currently battling persistent typhoid, i rili nid to do the test buh am rili scared..am scared dat i might be segregated by my family. atimes suicide cums to my mind. if i treat my self of typhoid now,it comes back in weeks...am so tired.how i wish i could meet u face to face so that i.can be motivated to do it.
Can you call me, let talk... Am an adherence counselor.. Here is my num 08068219364
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by A190(f): 8:33am On Jun 19, 2017
CHeapTins:
HIV is a scam.
AIDS is for real.
Dont quote me, just google "HIV Scam" and you will be educated.
Doctors /medical experts who try to speak up on this questionable HIV-AIDS relationship gets silenced.
We don't necessarily have to accept all that we're taught when we are not convinced.
Thirty years plus gone in research and funding for this hoax.
I can guarantee it - anyone who is able to avoid substance abuse (esp hard drugs and prescription drugs, etc) will certainly never get AIDS.
I rest my case.
I'm in nursing school.
Hiv pos mother that wasn't on drug gave birth to hiv pos child, so how I that an hoax? Pls explain.. I want to learn

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Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by A190(f): 8:41am On Jun 19, 2017
Jiang:


Sorry to disappoint you, All my elder brothers did dsame thing & are all currently happily married
I sell vaseline coman buy
Re: Positive Outlook To Life As An HIV Positive Person. by torqque7(m): 8:41am On Jun 19, 2017
NnamdiN:
If you must have unprotected sex, do not run out of test kits at home. Fast and accurate

Order from this link. konga.com/catalog/product/view/id/2500959
Hi the link you gave isn't opening and I'd really like to get one of those home testing kits.

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