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Offline AaronbytheC

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One year down
« on: May 31, 2011, 02:57:24 pm »
Is it wrong to say Happy Anniversary?   :P

It's hard to believe it's been a year since my F'd up life got even worse, but here it is...  

One year later and life is better than ever.   ;D

Not that I would wish this on anyone, but I really think HIV saved me.  I know that sounds strange, but it forced me to decide do I want to live or die.  A year ago I was completely out of control and headed in the wrong direction on just about every level of my life.

I'm thankful for those people who helped me navigate in those first few months.  Not only the people who I had direct contact with, but those of you who posted about your good days and bad.  The ability to read and relate really helped motivate me.  Honestly the support on this board from complete strangers is overwhelming.  

Now I hope everyone has a fantastic day!  ;)
« Last Edit: May 31, 2011, 03:03:28 pm by AaronbytheC »
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Offline bmancanfly

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Re: One year down
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2011, 03:07:56 pm »
Glad you're doing well.

Happy Anniversary!
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Offline AlanBama

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Re: One year down
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2011, 03:56:22 pm »
Celebrate those milestones, honey.   They are definitely important, and as time moves on, they will become even more important to recognize.

Congrats !

Alan
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Offline WillyWump

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Re: One year down
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2011, 03:56:43 pm »
Happy AIDS-A versary!


I can totally relate to your post

A year ago I was completely out of control and headed in the wrong direction on just about every level of my life.

This was me 4 years ago, then I became POZ and today I am no where near where I was then, I am a much better person in so many ways.

Anyway, Glad you are doing well

-Will
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6/3/14 CD4- 736, UD 34%
6/25/13 CD4- 1036, UD,
2/4/13, CD4 - 489, UD, 28%

Current Meds: Prezista/Epzicom/ Norvir
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Offline hope_for_a_cure

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Re: One year down
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2011, 04:18:27 pm »
Quote from: AaronbytheC on May 31, 2011, 02:57:24 pm
It's hard to believe it's been a year since my F'd up life got even worse, but here it is...  

One year later and life is better than ever.

Now I hope everyone has a fantastic day!  ;)

That first year is a 'doozy' but glad to see that you are in a better place now.  Thanks for the wish for a fantastic day (I did my part to make that happen).
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Offline Joe K

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Re: One year down
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2011, 05:57:51 pm »
Quote from: AaronbytheC on May 31, 2011, 02:57:24 pm

Not that I would wish this on anyone, but I really think HIV saved me.  I know that sounds strange, but it forced me to decide do I want to live or die.  A year ago I was completely out of control and headed in the wrong direction on just about every level of my life.


What a great post and it's great that you are doing so well after only a year.  I also hope you realize that HIV did not save you, rather it presented an opportunity for you change your life and that is what you chose to do.  HIV deserves no credit here, everything you have accomplished is because of you and who you have decided to be.   
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Offline woodshere

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Re: One year down
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2011, 06:07:24 pm »
Congrats!  It's good to see posts like this, that show a person can get on with their life!!!
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Offline Assurbanipal

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Re: One year down
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2011, 06:43:06 pm »
Happy, with a new sense of purpose, and undetectable...

You should celebrate!

Glad you are doing well.
Assurbanipal


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2007 VL<400, 70, 50 CD4 408-729 16.0% -19.7%
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8/09  new regimen Isentress/Epzicom 9/09 VL UD CD4 621 32.7% 11/09 VL UD CD4 607 26.4% swap Isentress for Prezista/Norvir 12/09 (liver and muscle issues) VL 50
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Offline Raf

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Re: One year down
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2011, 07:43:26 pm »
Congrats! At least you see this damn virus as a (forced) opportunity to improve yourself. In my case, I cannot say that. It's been 3 years since my Dx, and hell, my clock seems to have stopped that day. I sincerely I cannot tell if I improved something this whole time.
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Offline WillyWump

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Re: One year down
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2011, 07:47:48 pm »
Quote from: killfoile on May 31, 2011, 05:57:51 pm
everything you have accomplished is because of you and who you have decided to be.   

LOVE this. Excellent.

-Will
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Offline phildinftlaudy

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Re: One year down
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2011, 07:49:38 pm »
Congrats Aaron on the progress you have made -
May you continue to grow in life (and my wish for that to happen would be the same for you whether you had HIV or not  :)  )

I am grateful that I have for the most part always been of the frame of mind that says to find the silver lining in even the darkest cloud - I  guess I believe in that saying "if life gives you lemons, make lemonade."

Keep on keepin' on!
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