I am 19 years old. I have OCD and a phobia of HIV.
I am a virgin waiting for marriage. I have NEVER used IV drugs. My parents are healthy and llifestyle is contained.
A couple of months ago I kissed this guy, oxygen was present and I didn't notice any bleeding. It was about 2 seconds. I tested HIV NEGATIVE at 6 weeks and 5 days after that kiss.
And then I had a blister pop on the gas pump and I didn't notice any blood/semen on the gas pump to have gotten it.
So I don't think that I have been exposed at all. However I am worried.
I think that I am getting smaller.
I used to be in good shape in high school and then graduated and college life has me eating fast food 2 and 3 times a day.
For about a week or a less than a week ago, I started cooking at home for lunches and dinner...
My pants today feel a little looser.
Is the change in how I fit into my pants HIV or is this normal?
Please help me!
I know that people with HIV lose a drastic amount of weight.
Should I worry?
2007-12-04 08:31:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
I would have never guessed you were OCD. However - you 'should' be fine. HIV infection is not typically transmitted via the activities you've detailed. Your chances are as great as anyone else's, however, and you need to remain diligent - just back out of the obsessive category a little bit. You'll be fine - I would suggest testing annually and make sure you screen your future sexual partners - honesty is the best defense.
2007-12-04 08:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I know someone else who has OCD and has the same type of fear, only they are not a virgin.
Have you ever read anything about HIV? You cannot get it from kissing someone on the lips. You could have touched something that you were allergic to that caused the blister.
You should see a doctor about your OCD. My friend is on medication for it and she said it helps with her OCD. She has other worries too that she know is not valid, but she still thinks possibly, could be, and she is always worried about certain things. She still has it but not to the actual degree that is is consuming her life.
You should see your doctor about your worries about your health. Worry can cause you to lose weight.
I will pray for your good health, strength, courage, wisdom, and for your OCD to ease up. I cannot imagine the worries people with OCD have all the time. It isn't good for your health to always be worried.
2007-12-04 08:39:46 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
HIV has no symptoms. it must be something, yet truly desires scientific interest. sounds like an infection of a few variety. it must be something minor, like an contaminated hair folicle. Or something extra severe like a staph an infection. i'm going to save my mouth close approximately no longer being waiting for intercourse at sixteen, yet until you recognize what that's, refrain from sexual intercourse. you do no longer choose probable infect somebody else in case you don't recognize what you have have been given. only go see a physician and locate otu for confident what that's.
2016-10-10 06:09:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who are HIV positive can live very normal productive lives. People with AIDS are the ones who get sick, lose weight,etc. From your post it sounds to me like your OCD could have a hypochondriatic component. Your current lifestyle suggests that you could win the lottery 5 times before getting diagnosed with HIV. Your weight loss is probably due to eating healthier. Keep it up and just relax.
2007-12-04 08:42:15 · answer #4 · answered by chaz 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have OCD and a phobia of HIV as well. I suggest you get help from a psychiatrist; it has worked wonders for me.
2007-12-04 10:26:41 · answer #5 · answered by Shy Guy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am sure that you are fine. are you coming off of your period? because normally you bloat some when you are on your period. if not, then have you been eating any different recently? if still not sure, then wait a few more days, then get tested again. no worries
2007-12-04 08:35:49 · answer #6 · answered by Lauren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gas pump??? is that a euthamism??? coz why would somebody bleed or come on a gas pump? im sure you dont share needles so if you have never had sex then you WILL NOT have any... and here is the key word... SEXUALLY transmitted diseases/infections of any kind!
stop worrying your as bad as me!
2007-12-04 08:40:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Woah, you really do have OCD. You need to see a doctor before you make yourself sick.
2007-12-04 09:22:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur fine.
2007-12-04 09:03:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋