c2345, now take a deep breath. This is all very scary, but you do have options in front of you. First, most of the symptoms you described sound very much like anxiety symptoms. But you really do need to find out for sure.

What exactly did the clinic tell you? HSV means Herpes Simplex Virus. If you're HSV+ it means you have herpes. It doesn't mean you have HIV or AIDS.

Is that what you've been worried about for 5 months? That HSV means you're going to get AIDS? Don't think so. I'm pretty sure she was telling you were positive for Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV+) -- herpes. Not HIV.

I really strongly suggest you go back to the clinic ASAP and get this clarified. There are anti-viral drugs, like acyclovir, that are affordable and can reduce or prevent herpes outbreaks.

You can also learn about safe sex practices to help keep you and your partners safe from transmitting anything. It's never fun to have something like herpes, but it can be okay in the long run. Millions of people have it and lead happy love/sex lives. The most important thing right now is for you to get this cleared up so you can get the proper treatment and get your life back on track.

Please check this out with the clinic and come back and tell us what they said. I wish you the best!