Sometimes, I am feeling low and I do not like this state so I am trying to be fine.
Normal but Doesn’t Really
PLHIV Life is not really normal. I feel lots of discomfort and sometimes stress.
I am Living as One
To be a PLHIV was my nightmare. I never dream of become one. I was afraid of what will happen to my healt. But then, it happens. I am one of the PLHIV. The thing that I was afraid of happens and I do not know what to do. Too many things happen in my … Continue reading I am Living as One
I Feel To Stop Taking my ARV
Sometimes, I feel to stop taking my ARV. I am not feeling good everyday because of its side effect. Aside from that, I am thinking of what will it cause to my organs inside. But then, if ever I do it, what will be the advantages on my part? ARV suppress the virus to replicate. … Continue reading I Feel To Stop Taking my ARV
Know you Status
HIV patients is rising in numbers in the Philippines because of encouragement of social media friends but some are still adamant to know their status. They have lots of reason of not coming to have a screening test for HIV. Reasons " I am afraid to know that I am reactive to HIV Virus" " … Continue reading Know you Status
692 youths diagnosed with HIV Jan-Feb 2019 in the Philippines
According to the latest data from the Department of Health, 692 Filipino youth aged 15 to 24 were diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the first two months of 2019. In February 2019 alone, 297 people from the same age range were diagnosed with HIV. —Marielle Medina, Inquirer Research We have a strong and … Continue reading 692 youths diagnosed with HIV Jan-Feb 2019 in the Philippines
Parents and HIV
Are you a parent? As parent, how will you deal once you learn that one of your children has the HIV? As a child, how will you accept and support your parents who relate to you that he or she is HIV positive? Decision to Reveal Health Issues That night, I was sweating and having … Continue reading Parents and HIV
40 Positive PLHIV Per Day in the Philippines
Many people tend to amaze on the results of the DOH confirmed positive people living with HIV. For me, it is a good news because many people especially young ones are aware about HIV and they have the courage to have a test in different hubs in the country. We knew that our young people … Continue reading 40 Positive PLHIV Per Day in the Philippines
My Journey Began
May 4,2019 A new and different journey of my life began. I was expecting the result but I like confirmation to affirm all the sufferings I had since 2016. I met someone and before we became serious, we discussed about HIV testing that Saturday afternoon. I was delighted to had the test. I want to … Continue reading My Journey Began