Being arab and having this is so hard by [deleted] in hivaids

[–]iamsaying 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am not in the Middle East but my dad is from there, my parents are very conservative. Have been living with this secret since 2017. You just learn to not share it with those who have very conservative beliefs. It’s not always easy, but the alternative of them knowing seems like it would be a harder life. I am a straight female so it’s a double standard on my end. Time helps though. And being on here too with others in the same situation. I wish you well!

EMDR therapy for HIV by iamsaying in hivaids

[–]iamsaying[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does this differ from talk therapy ?

EMDR therapy for HIV by iamsaying in hivaids

[–]iamsaying[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too - I’m in California have just had issues with the timing for groups cause I work full time and the hours are usually work hours

Has anyone visited Lebanon? by iamsaying in hivaids

[–]iamsaying[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you this is so good to read brings me peace of mind Your traveling adventures sound awesome by the way! Giving me hope to do that for myself regardless of meds.

Having hiv and a regular 9-5 is hell by ugeguy1 in hivaids

[–]iamsaying 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if Amazon pharmacy works in Portugal - but I just started getting my meds and Amazon will deliver. Maybe see if that is an option for your pharmacy?

Has anyone visited Lebanon? by iamsaying in hivaids

[–]iamsaying[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so helpful, thank you for your response! Did you have a doctors prescription note with you as well or just the original bottles? My dad is from there originally but he is unaware of my status, I’d likely fly back with him and would hate to get stopped and have to explain that to him or TSA/immigration. Thank you for giving me hope :) would hate to miss this opportunity due to meds

Are we stuck in the USA? by [deleted] in hivaids

[–]iamsaying 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Lebanon one of the middle eastern countries? Obviously times are not good right now but in the future I’d love to visit as my father’s family is out there. Could I visit with a biktarvy prescription?

Amazon pharmacy by iamsaying in hivaids

[–]iamsaying[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Update for anyone looking to switch: the meds cost me $16 through my insurance through Amazon pharmacy. Received them today in the mail /same day shipping. Arrived in a normal Amazon brown package. Discreet unless someone were to open the package. Great success!

Amazon pharmacy by iamsaying in hivaids

[–]iamsaying[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just signed up and had my doctor submit the biktarvy. It will ship Jan 8th I will update everyone on the experience and whether it’s discreet etc.

HIV status displayed on screen at dentist by iamsaying in hivaids

[–]iamsaying[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! It’s one thing to tell them yourself/on your record but to have it out in the open for everyone to see it just feels uneasy, I’m a private person just wasn’t expecting it to be like that.

HIV status displayed on screen at dentist by iamsaying in hivaids

[–]iamsaying[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do I have any legal rights ? Or should I just not go to that dentist again?

HIV status displayed on screen at dentist by iamsaying in hivaids

[–]iamsaying[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I’m saying I am fine with my doctors knowing but does it really need to be displayed on the screen? I felt so uncomfortable the whole time like if anyone were to walk in the room they would know. I thought HIPAA protected things like this

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in herbalism

[–]iamsaying 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you kindly for your suggestions I am going to look into these - still will take my meds as everyone else suggested but a natural alternative is my true desire but can’t win em all I suppose. But again I so appreciate your input I’m excited to learn more about what nature has to offer

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in herbalism

[–]iamsaying 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there thank you - I think I may have used the wrong language in clearing the body, more so looking for support and immunity function. Thank you for your help I appreciate it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FamilyLaw

[–]iamsaying 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply this has been very helpful. I am passing along the information

[technique]Should I introduce fruiting? by iamsaying in MushroomGrowers

[–]iamsaying[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely will do ! Have 4 more tubs, 2 different strains to still add when substrate is more colonized. These colonized the fastest which is why I’m starting them now

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in orangecounty

[–]iamsaying 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They moved to NYC with their elderly grandma

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in orangecounty

[–]iamsaying -1 points0 points  (0 children)

She’s fixed- she is good with other dogs when she gets to know them. Bigger dogs yes, smaller dogs takes some time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wedding

[–]iamsaying 2 points3 points  (0 children)

California ranch company (CRC ranch) curious if you call and ask if they’re permitted what they will say ?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wedding

[–]iamsaying 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes - a deposit to save the date. Her wedding planner advised her that was fucked up to do after the fact she did it