Author Topic: newbie here and hello to everyone (Read 6083 times)

txasnguy · « **on:** June 22, 2011, 09:38:49 pm »

hi all i am new to this site... so not really sure how to work around it yet. i am gay asian in texas been diagnosed with hiv+ in 98' and have been undetectable for many years. but still seem to be struggling with telling everyone about my status because i am afraid of the common stigma of being neglegted or being looked down upon. currently taking meds and dealing with side effects. on top of which i am also just been diagnosed with depression and have just newly taken meds for that too. i am living with a partner for 17 wonderful years. of which half of it has been an open one. by the way my partner is negative and always want to keep it that way. i also have family issues partaining being gay and being sick as well. have had tb in 98 as well . and in 2005 was diagnosed and went through very extensive chemo and radiation treatment for colorectal cancer. i am currently not working because of the many side effects of the meds which is keeping me from maintaining a job. i am glad that i can share some of my life experiences with other people that knows what i am going through and to some effect get some information and help as well.

wolfter · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2011, 09:50:21 pm »

Welcome to the forums. I think you'll find this place helpful for many of the issues you've mentioned. I feel that only those who are dealing with disease completely understands all the dynamics of what's involved.

txasnguy · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2011, 10:08:22 pm »

thanks , do agree with what you said about only the people that is going through it . can only truely understand what you are going through. that is why i was so happy to have found this site. and hope that this could also be some sort of a support group for me. and for other people .

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2011, 10:09:42 pm »

Welcome to the forums txasnguy -
Glad you found the site and shared a bit about yourself -
Hope you are able to both find and give support to your new forum family.
Look forward to hearing more from you.

Welcome again.

-Phil

txasnguy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2011, 10:19:18 pm »

thanks phil, i feel so honored to be here with all your warm welcome.

poz1970 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2011, 12:20:40 am »

Welcome :-)

make yourself at home!!

J

txasnguy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2011, 03:14:13 pm »

thank you poz, i already do feel very at home since a lot of you guys made me feel very comfortably welcomed

drewm · « **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2011, 03:39:44 pm »

Welcome to the forums

txasnguy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2011, 03:44:15 pm »

thanks drewm

txasnguy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2011, 03:47:55 pm »

drewm, i was on atripla too before i switched my my regiment now. because i was not noticing any improvement on my cd 4 counts ( but everyone is defferent ) now it is almost at 500. you are very sweet guy.
I decided that this is going to be my new family from now on.

Theyer · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2011, 03:57:14 pm »

Txasnguy, Welcome to our world. Chemo is the pits is it not? Only the alternative is worse . So with your history I think you can post in Long term Survivors also .
Hope you find the group as supportive as I do.
Take care
theyer

Assurbanipal · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2011, 04:03:03 pm »

Howdy, Tx

Welcome to the forums.

Assurbanipal

txasnguy · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2011, 04:14:41 pm »

oh thank you assubanipal. doing good except for this heat . i hope you are doing ok as well

karry · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2011, 07:55:26 pm »

Hi and welcome to the forums.
Hope you will find it as helpful and as theurapetic as I have!
Take care!
Karry

txasnguy · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2011, 08:01:40 pm »

I already have karry, thanks i feel welcome and i was also surprised with all the nice people that i had found on here. thanks again.

Solo_LTSurvivor · « **Reply #15 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:35:56 am »

Quote from: drewm on June 23, 2011, 03:39:44 pm

Welcome to the forums

What Drew said

Basquo · « **Reply #16 on:** June 24, 2011, 07:54:05 am »

Welcome from a fellow Texan!

funkycj · « **Reply #17 on:** July 08, 2011, 10:42:20 am »

hi from another newbie to the forum , altho i dont have problems with family and friends knowing my gay and hiv status i do suffer with depression and also being poorly due to my crappy immune system im just starting next week and have been told that they should have a positive impact on my mental health also , well body hopefully = healthy mind but will have to wait and see after starting meds, im finding the forum and members advise and insight very helpful and re asuring hope you do aswell
all the best
funkycj

WillyWump · « **Reply #18 on:** July 08, 2011, 04:18:25 pm »

and Welcome aboard! From another fellow Texan

-Will

Ac75088 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 08, 2011, 10:33:22 pm »

Quote from: WillyWump on July 08, 2011, 04:18:25 pm

and Welcome aboard! From another fellow Texan

-Will

From another fellow Texan..I also say welcome!

OneTampa · « **Reply #20 on:** July 10, 2011, 12:00:17 pm »

Hello and Welcome,

From a fellow Southerner (Floridian) who went to Dallas and San Antonio years ago and had a great time.

Jody · « **Reply #21 on:** July 11, 2011, 10:09:59 pm »

Welcome tx to this great website which is a great online supplement to any help you get hands-on in your life. As a person living with HIV and who has been sick in the '90's I have found great info, companionship and help from the folks here. As far as your family and relationships go, take your own time, stay well and things usually fall into place. Better days ahead!

Jody

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