Not all is lost...

[Karls]

Hi there! I am in my 40's and I've been diagnosed with hiv 9 years ago. I take no medication as my immune system can control the virus. Been undetectable all this time. (Elite controller I think this is called). Anyway it's been so hard to cope with this. Depressed for at least five years. Not able to tell anyone about this, except a very close sibling who is a doctor btw.

I hope this blog will help me to contact people in the same situation and feel that I am not alone.

My worst fears are rejection from people and quality of life after taking medication.

I am sure there will be a cure in a future and drugs are working fine. But it's the psicological side of this desease that is so hard to take, specially at the begging.

Feeling much better since 2 years ago when started taking antidepressants. But still not able to go to Councelling cause I don't feel fine opening up about this.

Wish the best for all of you and thanks for giving me this space to share my experience.

[Livelife2017]

Where are you located Karl's ?

[Karls in reply to Livelife2017]

Hi there! I live in Dublin now. You?

[Karls in reply to Livelife2017]

Dublin. You?

[Joey9009]

Hi Karls get in touch if you would like some advise or just to friendly chat! 😊

[Karls in reply to Joey9009]

Thanks! Would be great to have someone to chat... where r u based?

[Karls in reply to Joey9009]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it... i will.

[Joey9009]

Dublin!

[Joey9009]

Hi Karls, how are u these days, I hope this message sees u well, talk soon!

[Karls in reply to Joey9009]

Hey! Thanks for your message! I am well thanks. How about you? Where do u live in Dublin... ?

[Joey9009 in reply to Karls]

I'm good, thanks, central city, so if u ever want to meet for a coffee & a chat, shout me up! 😊