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11/10/2010 01:50 AM
bobe
 
Posts: 8
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i just found out that am infected couple of months ago, and am finding it hard to cope since am still a university student in my second year.

how do you guys survive all this pressure in your lives.

i had thought of killing myself sometime ago, but i cuoldnt do it coz i have a baby boy who means a lot to me.help please.
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11/10/2010 03:23 AM  Top
Peace4Rach
Peace4Rach
 
Posts: 8872
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Hi Bobe, I'm sorry for your recent diagosis of being postive I assume for HIV. It's not so much a death sentence anymore like it was many years ago. I know of people who have lived with the postive status for a long time and are managing very well with doctors help and med management. I know of a woman who's been positive for like 20 years and had two children who were not postive and children are a good inspiration for living. Welcome to the group. May you find much support and understanding here. Rachele
Having the courage to walk step by step each day.

May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind always be on your back.
May the sun lie warm upon your face.
And until we meet again,
May the Lord hold you
In the hollow of His hand.

Im loving memory of my mom, 2007: My hero, The Wind Beneath My Wings


Peace4Rach-Bereavement and Depression Group Leader
PS: I am one of you and hurt too. Not a medical doctor, so be sure to check with a professional for medical or expert advice.

11/10/2010 06:19 AM  Top
bits
bits
 
Posts: 10312
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Hi Bobe,

I am sorry to hear of your dx. Rachel is right. There are many med wonders now as opposed to years ago.

How do you keep going? You find good medical treatment, if you believe in a higher power then you pray, you look into your baby's face and say to yourself, "He needs me and I need him." You find the will to live not only a life but a good quality of life.

Never lose hope. As long as you have a breath in your body you can have hope. Live the moments. Each one. If it is a great one you are absorbing every drop, if it is a bad one...you wait. It will pass. Life has a way of moving on...with or without us.

You will find your way dear.

Many gentle hugs

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~ Erma Bombeck
bits

11/10/2010 12:54 PM  Top
Sylvia4648
Sylvia4648
 
Posts: 5133
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Hi Bobe and welcome to the depression group. I too am so sorry for your situation, but I can't add much to what has already been said. We are a warm, caring, non-judgmental group, so feel free to post whatever and whenever. We accept questions (can't guarantee that we'll always know the answers, but we do our best), rants, raves, good and bad news, tears, laughter, basically whatever our members want to talk about. I hope you find the support you need here.

Warm welcoming wishes, Sylvia

'I didn't have time to write a short [post].' Mark Twain wrote that one for me. LOL
'Wisdom is knowing when you can't be wise.'
'Life is what's happening while we are busy making other plans.'

NOTE: I can't imagine anyone is surprised that distracted driving has overtaken drunk driving as the number one cause of death on the road. Please, y'all, keep your eyes sharp when you drive. The guy in the next car could be on a computer in the dash board (whoever dreamed that up should have to watch autopsies), while the one behind you is texting. It's important to be aware of those around you. The kid who ended my second to last life was in a huge SUV and on the telephone.

I am not a medical practitioner. I speak only from personal experience. Please do not interpret anything I say as medical advice.

11/10/2010 02:56 PM  Top
mitzigirl
mitzigirl
 
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Hello bobe and welcome to our Depression group. My name is Viv and it is nice to meet you. I am so sorry to hear that you are positive but please do not give up only count of it. In this day and time it is not a death sentence and you have that little boy who is depending on mom.

Take care of yourself and do what the doctors say. Keep yourself as healthy as possible and this will help with some of the stress. All of us faces stress in one form or another and we learn how to move on with it and so will you my dear.

Like bits said you look into that little boy's face and you thank God for him each day and be the best mommy you can be. And with him you know you have unconditional love.That will make every day worth while. That doesn't mean nothing will ever go wrong but it will be so much easier to handle.

It is good to have you with us here in our group and we will all be here to support you. THat helps tremendously to have support and this group is great for that. Many blessings to you!

Hugs and Blessings,
Viv

Live everyday as if it might be your last.
Let go and Let God!!!
Be Kind and Compassionate to others.
Understand life can be hard but you can survive it!
Good Friends make all the difference in the World.

Even though I am a leader of depression, OCD and MRSA I am just like the rest of you..I have the problems. I have no medical training.
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