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I've started a myspace - not to much on yet
If you're interested, check it out please, I know not a lot of people believe me, but it's all true.
I think it might help bring my message to more people.

http://www.myspace.com/hivtruth

Nicola

Sat Dec 26 2009 14:12:36 #
stevieb
Member

Hello Nicola

I too am on myspace, though I joined for an entirely different reason.

Anyway, I'd rather post this message on here than on myspace.

I try not to think that way about AIDS/HIV, but I also can't completely and entirely deny that what you say may happen in the future. What you say was suggested back in the 80's, but since then we've discovered more about the illness, and that we CAN'T catch it via ways which were feared then.

But its a clever disease which has so far evaded modern medicine's attempts of a cure, which is worrying. However, I'm an optimist, and I don't resign myself to what you're saying as being inevitable.

But on a different note, did you have a good Christmas, Nicola?

Sun Dec 27 2009 17:53:55 #
DEAD!
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Hiya,

Yeah my christmas was ok - thanks
Hope yours was

Yeah I see what you're saying, but I know for sure this is true. There are so many things happening prove everything I know.
It will be in the future, but months not years - there's only myself and another group of people know this so far - which is why I'm bringing the message - to save lives.

Nicola

Mon Dec 28 2009 13:53:35 #
DEAD!
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As much as I thought I was helping. I have no idea how to do anything about it, I don't even know how to save myself.

Nicola

Thu Dec 31 2009 16:36:04 #
Wombat140
Member

Sorry if it's all getting you down. I can see how it might, with everything you've got to worry about! Do drop me a line if you want to talk it over. I'm off now, got some things to sort out, but I'll be back on in half an hour or so.
Best of luck,
Wombat140

Thu Dec 31 2009 16:44:59 #
DEAD!
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Thanks

I just seemed to totally forget about that part. I was just focused on getting my message out. I want to help everyone - they just don't listen and now I don't know what else to do - I need some super help.

Nicola

Thu Dec 31 2009 17:14:52 #
Wombat140
Member

I don't know what you should do either - I wish I did. I don't even know exactly where you're up to at the moment.

Thu Dec 31 2009 17:26:41 #
DEAD!
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I don't know. I don't even know if I want to be around when it all starts. At least I get to see my doctor soon.

Fri Jan 1 2010 12:05:55 #
stevieb
Member

Hello Nicola

I think a lot of people don't want to worry about the prospect of AIDS becoming easier to catch. Some people may also believe that this is a possibility in the future, but don't want to worry about it now, just be careful. But you can warn all you like, people won't all take notice, or believe you. They'll think "I'll worry about it if it happens, but not until."

I'm sure some have taken on board what you're saying, and will be careful. What you're saying has surely crossed a lot of minds.

I hope you had a good New Year, anyway. And by the way, I've mailed you on your myspace page.

I hope it goes okay with your doctor. Good luck.

Steve x

Fri Jan 1 2010 21:05:36 #
nettlenoo
Member

hi nicole
there is a site http://www.vir.us its got lots of facts about hiv aids very insightful may help you i hope you feel ok hun take care
netti

Fri Jan 1 2010 23:41:59 #
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Steve - I just want people to know before it's to late. Right now, if the right people listen (they aren't) then everyone could be more prepared.
It's always best to be safe than sorry

It always goes great with my doctor

Netti - Thanks, but I know all about AIDS - this is a new kind like Super AIDS.

Nicola

Sat Jan 2 2010 13:00:05 #
Wombat140
Member

How could they be more prepared? Do you mean like taking precautions against catching it, if so what? Or do you mean as in preparing the country for an epidemic?
Sorry to be always asking questions, but your postings are so cagey. I don't think dropping dark hints like that is the best way to publicise anything. I certainly don't know what it is your MySpace page is asking people to do!
Take care,
Wombat140

Sun Jan 3 2010 19:12:25 #
Unregistered

Hi Nicola

I don't mean to criticize, but would it not be better to discuss this on another webpage. I know you are trying to help, but I just feel that people whose OCD relates to becoming ill with various things (especially AIDS/HIV) might worry even more than they already do if they read all this.

It is far more helpful when you talk about how you are fighting your OCD. Your tips have been really useful.

Sorry in advance if I offend you by writing this.

Best

Glad

Sun Jan 3 2010 19:32:48 #
brennie
Member

Glad, i am pleased to hear your suggestion to Niccola, i fully agree with you that the comments made about extra fear to do with the subject of HIV etc could be detrimental to another OCD sufferers worries and fears.

Regards Brennie x

Sun Jan 3 2010 23:29:22 #
Unregistered

Good morning Nicola,Stevie, Wombat, Brennie and Netti,

It is good to have so many people on the site.

Have you thought about posting on Helz's 'Knightmare' section it may be fun as well as useful.

Brennie, are you any nearer getting into the Priory? Netti did you have a good New Year celebration. Stevie and Nicola how is the CBT going. I am doing the dreaded escalator down bit tomorrow with my husband.

Let's hope 2010 is going to be good for us all

Very best wishes
Anne
ps if the last decade were the noughties what is this decade?

Mon Jan 4 2010 10:15:18 #
DEAD!
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So if you're having a hard time with something, you shouldn't post it - because other people might worry?

So if I was worried I had AIDS from ...... I couldn't mention it - that's what you're saying?
So only post positive stuff - maybe the word positive will make someone worry -I used too.

Well maybe I'll just stick to my online friends who don't have a problem with what I say and forums where people are a bit more understanding, if you post something different - they might think I'm getting ill again, but they don't tell me what to post about.

Mon Jan 4 2010 10:36:30 #
Unregistered

Dear Nicola

That is not what I meant by my posting. Sorry to have offended you.

Best
Anne

Mon Jan 4 2010 10:46:33 #
stevieb
Member

Hello Glad. I'm not currently receiving any CBT. I could still benefit from some, but my OCD remains at its weakest point ever. However, there are still one or two issues left to battle with.

Brennie, its so nice to see you on the forum again, I hope you are okay.

Nicola, I think Glad was just stating that a lot of OCD sufferers already worry a lot about the existing form of AIDS, and someone claiming that a new, more virulent strain is going to spread soon will very much fuel their existing fear.

I know you don't intend to cause people this concern, Nicola, but its how it may be received by those who already worry about AIDS. Of course, its never a bad idea to ask ourselves how we'd cope in such a crisis, but optimism is important, too.

Anyway, happy New Year to you all.

Steve x

Mon Jan 4 2010 22:47:48 #
DEAD!
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It's always best to be prepared though. Waiting until the last minute never works. That was the point of this.

Happy new year Steve

Tue Jan 5 2010 17:56:46 #
stevieb
Member

Thanks Nicola,

Happy New Year to you too.

Tue Jan 5 2010 21:23:57 #
Wombat140
Member

It's always best to be prepared though. Waiting until the last minute never works. That was the point of this.

Fair enough Nicola, but you never explained how people could prepare. Even on the MySpace site.

I suppose Glad and Brennie might have a point - after all, what would you have felt like if you'd come across postings like this when you were still scared stiff of getting HIV? And this forum is really meant for discussing OCD. Maybe it would be better to say what you have to say on an HIV forum, or one with no particular subject. I know you want to warn people, but you have the whole Internet to choose from. Having said that, I'd like to know what happens next

Brennie, how are you doing? Nice to see you again, I was getting worried. Have you heard from the Priory yet?

I'm doing pretty well at the moment, fingers crossed that it lasts.
Happy New Year everyone!
Wombat140

Wed Jan 6 2010 18:47:43 #
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No one wanted to listen and there would be a cure - but not for everyone.

I would have been happy to know.
I'm more scared of getting it now than I ever have been.
I'm trying to decide what's best to do.

I put it on plenty sites, got nice replies like - You're f'in nuts, wtf you need meds, you're schitzo and all the rest of it

Wed Jan 6 2010 19:21:58 #
Unregistered

Hi Nicola

I am really glad that we are friends again. Fear of contracting OCD must be awful. I once had cancer-phobia and I was really scared.

Try really hard not to think about this so you can get on with your OU assignment. OCD and anxiety is so disruptive when you are trying to study. I know this only too well as I was suffering from a relapse last year when I was re-writing my PhD thesis. If it had not been for friends who kept me focused on my work and away from my OCD I would have found it really hard to get back to my work after Xmas.

Please keep coming back to me.
Love
Annex

Wed Jan 6 2010 20:54:35 #
Unregistered

ps sorry Nicola I meant fear of contracting HIV/AIDS.

Wed Jan 6 2010 20:56:08 #
Wombat140
Member

Hey, I didn't realise you were doing an OU course Nicola! What's it about? Mine's a short one, Introducing Astronomy. It's good except for one thing - in the middle of a page it suddenly refers me to the course CD, so I have to wait until I have a chance to use the computer. Wonders of modern technology eh?

I know just what you mean about the websites! In some of them you can say anything, you'll still get an answer along those lines. Where do they find 'em?

As for the other stuff, all I can say is try not to bother about it unless something else happens. Not easy, I know, but you've had OCD so at least you've had plenty of practice not worrying about things. Do tell me if anything does come up that you need to talk about.

Best of luck,
Wombat140

Wed Jan 6 2010 21:19:13 #
DEAD!
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I'm doing a psychology course - because of my admiration for someone
Well that's not the only reason lol.

I can't stop thinking about it - my nurse said it just gets stuck.
I wish it was OCD, then I wouldn't have to worry, doing it at home - took away that problem.
Blood test I had this morning didn't help - I'm glad super aids isn't here yet.

Wombat - Are you doing another course after that?

Nicola

Thu Jan 7 2010 12:44:06 #
DEAD!
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According to the man I phoned from the sexual health line - I'm at risk
So now I'm totally screwed.

Thu Jan 7 2010 13:51:27 #
Truddles
Member

Hi Nicola,

Take a deep breath and calm down. You are not
totally screwed.

If it's really worrying you speak to someone that knows you such as your nurse, psychologist or psychiatrist not someone that doesn't know you. Promise me that you'll contact someone from your team. In the meantime try having a go at your OU assignment as it will help.

I am plucking up the courage to enrol on an OU course, it petrifies me as I haven't been in a study situation for years - any tips? I'd value your advice on how to proceed.

Thinking of you

Truddles

Thu Jan 7 2010 14:58:11 #
DEAD!
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I really can't think to do it.

No point phoning my nurse - she didn't listen.
Huge difference between her and my psychologist.

Now I'm pissed as well, going to phone the nurse that did it.

You need to manage your time after the first assignment - it goes prety fast.

Thu Jan 7 2010 15:38:00 #
Wombat140
Member

Don't I know it :-S
I'm definitely going on to do some kind of a course, and build up to a degree in something, but I'm still deciding what.

As for the HIV question, logically it doesn't matter whether or not you're at high risk. You've had the blood test already, now you don't need to think about it until the results come back. So just do your best not to.

All the best,
Wombat140

Thu Jan 7 2010 21:51:52 #