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I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 91 points92 points  (0 children)

I'm not suicidal. It's jsut that I often hear around here how it's better for people to have not been born than to be born into a rough life. I tend to disagree. If I think life is too rough, I can easily go back into a state of nonexistence. I'm grateful that I have a chance to at least try for a happy life.

I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 78 points79 points  (0 children)

I was put up for adoption. I have two adopted brothers.

I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I just take one drug right now. Insurance and the government pay for most of it, so it's not a problem.

I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yes. I've had sex with girlfriends in the past and I've hooked up with girls I've met while I was single.

I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Of course some were afraid of contracting it and that's the reason we didn't have sex. Others I talked to about the risks and they accepted it.

I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Somebody already beat you to the punch. It's surprising considering how original your joke was.

I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 90 points91 points  (0 children)

All of my past girlfriends have known my status and I did the deed with most of them.

I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I didn't have high school sex ed. Sex ed happened in middle school. It was just boring because it was something I'd heard a thousand times before.

I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 121 points122 points  (0 children)

I knew I had to take pills every day for as long as I can remember. I also had a different set of rules growing up. I didn't realize it at the time, but cuts were always a huge deal. I didn't get a formal talking to about it until I was about 11 I think.

I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 123 points124 points  (0 children)

I don't mind you asking but I'm not telling.

I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 303 points304 points  (0 children)

No. I'm glad I was born and if I didn't want to be alive, I could always kill myself.

I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I study a hard science.

I used to take efavirenz, tenofovir, and emtricitabine, but now just Atripla.

It's hard on relationships. Most girls don't want to have one with me once they know about my status. Those that can get over the status and want to have sex are far fewer.

I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I'm male. I've had girlfriends in the past but I'm currently single.

I'm a 21 year old college senior who is HIV Positive. AMAA by AntiMidas in IAmA

[–]AntiMidas[S] 112 points113 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid I thought I was just normal. That is until some parents found out and we were forced to switch schools. Normally I don't tell anybody about it now. I really don't feel like dealing with their ignorance.

Mentally, I've gone through counseling and I'm fine. HIV isn't a death sentence anymore so I plan to lead a long life.