[c2345]

look I'm so so so scared i have the anxiety about hiv I'm so scared I've been in a messed up state for about 5 months now long story short 5 month ago i went to the clinic to get tested upon calling 2 weeks later for my results the lay told me neg for clymadia and ghon then she paused and said something to some one that was next to her saying "do i tell him that" that sent my anxiety thru the roof she then came back on the phone and told me i was HSV+ she told me i had herpes i was devastated that was the end of aug its december now and heres what I'm dealing with I'm not trolling with my post just very very scared and want and need help please. Maybe you can help me out Truthfully I really really need it, for months now approx 4 months ago when i found out I felt like my world had ended. I got so depressed I wasn't sleeping was eating that lasted for 2 and a half weeks and later i lost weight I began to think and worry what if it's something worse I would get so worried i would try and sleep and when I woke up I had a strange sour like taste in my mouth and I had foggy headaches. I began to google my symptoms which I've been told never to do but I did each time I would I would get this anxious feel that would take over and it seem like another symptom would happen Ive had burning sensation like a hot flash feel over my body numbness in hands a chill and hot spell that would happen that would really freak me out this had been going on since the beginning of October and has since lasted I have a major fear of it being worst then herpes even tho I been tested its still been a thought that I have been able to get rid of its is taking a toll on my body and its scarying me making me think that it's something else have any one else exprinced a severe anxiety like this that physical symptoms lingered for a length of time PLEASE HELP ME

[jelly-bean]

I answered this one in another forum. Just look in the anxiety forum for my answer.

[SnakeCharmer]

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!

[kiwi33]

C2345, I think that SnakeCharmer has offered you great advice.

The idea of going back to the clinic and getting them to clarify what the tests showed is a good one.

If there is anything that you do not understand then, if you want to, please post the details here.

I (day-job stuff) know a fair bit about immunology so would be happy to translate anything from the clinic that you may not understand.

All the best.

[Fallindown]

Hey c, I've been tested for HIV 35 times and have felt the same each and every time. You should be treating yourself better if you have Herpes.