I'll get tested very soon, positive or negative I'm never having sex again for peace of mind, not infecting someone else and never having to worry about that shit again, not fuckin worth it.
I had serious anxiety for YEARS about possibly having HIV and convincing myself that I had symptoms... when I finally tested and it was negative, I couldn’t stop smiling. A giant weight was lifted! There wasn’t any part of me that thought I still had it. I immediately starting telling all my friends that they should test too. Everyone should know their status and trust that the test is accurate!
Igneos Kai I had dry mouth, dry skin at corners of mouth, literally had no saliva for a few weeks. Headaches, extreme fatigue, like EXTREME fatigue. Swollen lymph node near jaw with a cold to go with it. Hurt to swallow at times. I got tested in 2016 and I now get tested once a year and I also just gave birth to a baby boy in July of this year (they test for hiv in all pregnancies). He’s healthy, I’m healthy. It’s all good. I think all these symptoms were associated with extreme anxiety. Anxiety can cause all of the symptoms I listed
Whole New World thats sounds awesome. Glad u turn out alright! By extreme fatigue, can u ellaborate it more? Like do feel sleepy all the time or do u even have the will to walk or move. Thank you for ur response
Igneos Kai no problem. By extreme fatigue I mean that when I wasn’t working (or even when I was) I was fighting off falling asleep standing up, I had the will to move but I always wanted to nap or sleep 12 hours straight, but I think this was due to the fact that my fear of having hiv was taking a toll on me mentally and physically. It’s all I thought about.
Jennifer, you are an amazing ray of light in this world - it was so kind and generous of you to have tried to help this man with what is clearly a very serious anxiety disorder. My heart breaks for him - it sounds like he will never really be able to let go of his irrational fears unless he undergoes some intensive psychological counseling.
I used to have a really big fear about getting it but I’m 8 months with my girlfriend and still free of it. As long as your partner consistently takes their medications and goes to their medical checks you’ll be fine. For those worried ask your partner to take you to the hospital, certainly gave me comfort seeing how her viral load stayed undetectable for years.
I thought I had it for years and convinced myself it would be better to just fall dead one day than to take a test. Then I decided I wanted to confront it head on, took a test today and it came back negative. What a great feeling. Thank you very much Jennifer, years after your video and is still helping people
Are you a man or woman? I’m freaking out about HIV and diabetes test!! I think I’m fine but I want my Paperwork but I don’t wanna wait another Month to get to the hospital
Jennifer I just want to thank you so much for your advice around hiv, I have been plagued ever since I was young of the fear of it, I had a test last week and it was the hardest thing I've ever done, I even used your analogy about the bungee jump about the test, it came back negative. I just want to thankyou for your videos, you truly are an angel
I got rid of my hsv1 & hsv2 by Herbalist Doctor Kingsley. I'm so glad I came across Herbalist Doctor Kingsley on UA-cam via his channel @ (SEVEN DAYS FAST CURE FOR HERPES AND BAD BREATH). I'm cured and the stigma is no more
Great video again Jennifer this HIV anxiety is so real and thanks for shedding some light on this because I myself have suffered with this but this vid was very encouraging. Thanks.
Jennifer. I want to say how proud I am of your strength and honesty. I admire you so much. You're an inspiration to me. I am so happy you told your story to educate others and spread awareness. Your new friend, Adriana.
I took a lot of test within the past year and the year before. I think the doctors are trying to trick me🤞IDK why. I've been check three times within the past twelve months. ER visits blood work at three different hospitals negatives
@@isaacnewton1545just one and then taking one again in 3 months or 6 weeks from the last one you took is fine. The incubation period is 1-6 weeks and 4th Gen rapid tests can detect that
Hey Jennifer, I just got done balling my eyes out because I had a major hiv scare and I was praying to god and asked him to show me sign. I was scrolling through my UA-cam feed and came across this video, hopefully it’s a sign. I haven’t had the typical hiv symptoms and it’s been about a year since Unprotected sex. Don’t know if you’re religious or not but I’m so much more relived. You’re a dope lady with good spirit.
Same here. I just got a scare. Test results came back and it said I was HIV negative with no antibodies but they said they seen something on my results that it making them re test me! I’m so nervous but this video made me feel better. Monday is the day I find out!
I made a comment about people being a hypochondriac when Jennifer talks about her symptoms. Some ppl even tested & got a negative and they still feel they have it! It's a fear and its understandable BUT theres a limit people!! If your past the time frame and it's still showing negative, then you again are NEGATIVE!
Hi Jen,dont you get symptoms after contracting the virus?first sign after infected,like yeast infection,chill,fever.why it takes you 2 years to know your positive?
@@babyhalasan4147 bc she didn't think she was an hiv+ so did the doctors, they thought it was only flu or something but then it got worse, that's when they found out it was a full blown aids.
Thank you for this, I get tested and STILL have anxiety after the fact. I also don’t usually ever have symptoms but my anxiety leads me to believe I am positive. It’s awful but watching your videos helps put me at ease
MrBeard 3000 same here bro...I got even tho I didn’t get exposed to hiv then I went back and got tested again after 2 months and still negative....had protected sex with girls who got tested still have anxiety
@@Pozleigh Jennifer um very strees i sleep wth a hiv positive man i took pep pill it was on 31 October 2020 i tested negative after two months now um i safe
It’s a form of OCD. Some people will get tested over and over, and disbelieve their results. They definitely need cognitive behavioral therapy. And yes, rapid testing is easier than suffering daily with the belief you are hiv positive. Thanks, Jen for informing heterosexual men and women that the virus is difficult to transmit in the heterosexual community. There is a lot of old, Uber PC messages that lead to scaremongering and misinformation.
I got rid of my hsv1 & hsv2 by Herbalist Doctor Kingsley. I'm so glad I came across Herbalist Doctor Kingsley on UA-cam via his channel @ (SEVEN DAYS FAST CURE FOR HERPES AND BAD BREATH). I'm cured and the stigma is no more
I believe these individuals suffer from intense OCD/panic disorder or generalized anxiety. I suffer from OCD and ruminations can be horrible. I think a lot of this anxiety and panic is guilt or worry that’s been misdirected. Perhaps these individuals are actually worried about something else, but they hyper focus on an HIV diagnosis. That’s just what comes to mind after hearing your stories.
You are a very courageous woman, you have more love and compassion than most. You have no idea how much you're appreciated...long after we are all gone your WONDERFUL/THOUGHTFUL videos will be here to help so many. I've learned so much from your videos and your personality is amazing! Your husband is a very lucky man.
I tested myself 7 times after exposure within like 5 months i still have days where i still freak out til this day but ive been watching you for over a year its something about your voice that just calms me down
@@kvdngz7652 received oral sex and I tested negative like 5 months after that exposure with no more exposures in that time frame I then waited another year and tested again and it was negative I quit being sexually active 2 years ago
I'm going through an HIV scare now. You've honestly become my hero. I fall asleep to your videos. Thank you. Thank you. ❤ I'm gonna take the test tomorrow and put this fear to rest!
I appreciate this. I have extreme anxiety about hiv and herpes. I’m a virgin , but any type of sexual encounter ( low risk exposure ) stresses me about beyond measure . I have health anxiety in general but it’s the worst with stds and I’m really trying to get over it
My sincere advice to you young sister is that when you find that man worthy of giving yourself to is to have him do a rapid test right in front of you to make sure he is negative. This will free you of any anxiety. All the best
@@thgentleman9210 It depends on the situation, if you have a fear of having HIV and you're not engaging in any type of high risk behaviors then it is irrational.
Crazy stuff happened. I was sexually assaulted, few days later I started having flu like symptoms. Two weeks later I went to a clinic and asked for STDs testing. They all came back negative. I wasn't convent's because of the window period and two week was too early for testing. So for three months I was sick and had all of the symptoms like crazy. This was the sickest time I ever been in my life. Every glands in my body was swollen and including all of the symptoms you had. Thing started getting worse after my boyfriend started having the same symptoms as me after me. I was so scared, thinking I would never forgive myself if I infected him. I was depressed, I started thinking ways of committing suicide. I started praying like three times a day for three months. I started watching your videos and it helped me to expect what is going to come. I was thinking of the hiv, at the three months mark I finally did Oraquick hiv home test and it came back negative. We still don't know why I was sick this bad. Do you guys think I should test again at the six months park?
Anxiety makes you sick..ask me how i know..i just recently went through a cancer scare..it threw me into a tailspin of anxiety attacks. Depression..all normal i guess ..but agoraphobia kicked in..and then aches pains etc..i made myself sick as hell...i still have to go get a test to be absolutely sure im cleared
Jennifer, this video came right on time. And it's what I needed to hear. I too am suffering from HIV anxiety. All over what's considered to be a low risk exposure. I did take an oraquick test a little after a month later and it was negative. I know you should test 3 months later for a conclusive result. But here I am coming up on almost a year later and can't bring myself to do it. Im just beyond scared. But thank you for your words. You're a inspiration to us all. You'll never know what you mean to some of us who can't get through this! Thank you
Mar H I think it’s better to know, even i’m so scared to get tested (still got 3 months to go), but i just have to accept it, cuz there is nothing i can do about it even if i wanted to!! So it’s just better to get on with it, get treatment, adapt to the new lifestyle and live fully!! Cuz it doesn’t mean death sentence, cuz you have a bigger chance to die in a car accident than getting HIV or even die of AIDS
Its very rampant in Illinois currently, really opened my eyes!! It could have happened to any of us Im sorry it happened to you. You are doing great! New subscriber here and Im making an appointment today to get tested!!! Thankyou beautiful lady! You are brave for talking about this. ❤❤❤
Thank you for being an inspiration to thousands of us! I am HIV undetectable, how do you live with your illness with such a new life of somewhat of a peaceful feeling? When I watch your videos I feel like things will be ok, but a lot of my life is just filled with stress and anxiety. Again thank you for what you say.
You’re very welcome Richard. I guess I just see this virus for what it is, a virus (like the flu) and it doesn’t make sense for people to hate me for this microscopic controlled little thing in me that affects absolutely no one. Surviving my AIDS diagnosis is also helped because having the undetectable virus was just nothing compared to going through a low Tcell and pneumonia. I feel lucky honestly. BrittanyAnn says the same, she doesn’t care at all who knows. Simply said, she says she just doesn’t give a shit.
Jennifer Vaughan thank you for replying! I’m so happy that you got married to a guy that accepts your condition and accepts you as you! You are truly blessed! I wish you the upmost respect in life for being a person who isn’t afraid to live for the life they’ve been given back. One day I hope to have that same spirit of bravery and not shame!
@@18shadyblue , everybody has their own problems , if you dont have hiv then you will have something else , Hiv is not the worst case , only because of the stigma , but with cancer patients mostly die with less than 5 years , try enjoy your life and relax , Hiv is not a big deal today , it's manageable and may be in the next 10 years , there will be a cure coming soon .
I have been living with hiv for 20 years almost died diagnosed with 10 t cells walking dead status...you will be surprised how much poeple avoid this conversation...i am a gay man and I find the stigma of HIV is scarier than the actual diagnosis because people think that if your gay it is a punishment and you deserve it
francis jenkins glad you are doing well, and that just breaks my heart that anyone would feel like hiv would be a punishment for ANYONE!! Stay strong, stay well, much love ☺️
I was worried about HIV and I have a serious health anxiety for a long time. I decided to take a test and got non reactive results (negative). Power to you Jennifer. Your videos helped me to gather the courage and take a test.
Hey Jennifer what an inspiring lady you are !! Trust me you are showing light to many of us and your help needs to reach out to people. I am so happy to come across your videos. God bless !!
As someone that has become very paranoid about this in the past, thank you for this video. I was so worried about this in the past that I gave myself symptoms. This I realized was a serious OCD/PTSD/Anxiety issue I had that I needed to overcome. Oraquicks are great, Blood tests are better. If you are not positive at 6 to 8 weeks post-exposure with an oraquick it is not likely to change at the 3-month window. However, if you are that worried, a blood test is very accurate at 1 month. Now If I was to have unprotected sex with someone, They are taking an OraQuick first.
In the early 90s I wrote farewell letters to all my family. I found out a girl I had been with had been with about 500 guys. The scare was so bad then. They said 1 in 7 had it. Also you could go 10 years and not know. So.. We all thought we were dying. It did something to me. I worried daily. Noone had answers. Totally messed me up. Later my uncle died from it. Which added to my fears. I was afraid to get tested. So I remained celebate for many years. I stayed away from family because they said you could get from kissing , sharing utensils, sneezing , urine and fecal matter etc. Very detrimental time for me. Not sure I've fully recovered from the worry
I was so scared to be tested 😢I got raped. After that I started hearing rumors the man had hiv. He was sickly looking. He coughed blood up and was thin. I also had slept around when I was very young. I’m pregnant with my first child and decided after years of waiting to get tested. I been tested multiple times and am hiv NEGATIVE. I broke down crying because I was so happy and relieved I had convinced my self I was dying and their was no going back. I’m extremely careful now and wish I would of just been tested.
I had massive anxiety that was eating me alive. I probably wouldn't be able to cope with one more day... I couldn't eat, sleep, think positively. The tests came out negative today. Thanks for your video's dear ❤ Now I want to become a priest.
Your videos help me to go test. I had health anxiety and was depressed and scared. I watched your video yesterday went to the testing side, while waiting for my turn i was watching your videos to give me the courage😂😂😂. Long story short i am negative. Keep being you, you are helping somany people❤
Thank you. I had not received this kind of information before. When I was drunk I had sex with a prostitute without a condom, from that day I thought I had one, I suffered for 4 years, when the covid19 pandemic arrived I was very worried thinking that I had AIDS and that the covid would attack faster, I thought a lot about my breathing , and then I caught a cold as a consequence my nose was blocked all the time, that made my anxiety worse, I had panic attacks like twice, I already felt like I was going to die, I took it for granted that I had AIDS and the only thing I wanted was to live No symptoms, that's why I went to get tested, wanting to cure my symptoms by taking HIV medication, I went and it came out negative, from that moment on 90% of my symptoms disappeared. but anxiety I have maybe 10%
I know stress can cause a lot of crazy symptoms but there is something going around like HIV that mimics a lot of the same symptoms. Myself and a lot of others are suffering from this and just get told this is anxiety. I’m not saying discredit your doctor but it seems like most times when things can’t be diagnosed it’s blamed on having anxiety. Don’t be afraid to do your own research and get a second opinion. Hiv is a hard pill to swallow but there is more then just hiv out there that can give you a broad range of symptoms.
Lyme's disease (tick-bourne illnesses) are also very hard to identify and often come back neg, it's important to test for both Elisa & Western blot. Lyme's also mimics alot of other conditions and symptoms. You have to spec ask for these labs as well, doctors do not check for Lyme in routine labs and often won't test for both Elisa & West Blot. I suffered for a really long time with anxiety, then vertigo, flu-like symptoms & thyroid isssues and then I wasn't even able to get out of bed at one point for mo's. This was before I was even sexually active it started and I never done drugs. I was told for a very long time it was just anxiety/stress. I tested neg for all STDs and all norm labs were always good. A friend finally shared her story with me, that was very similar, she had chronic Lyme's and co-infections due to the fact she was never properly diagnosed. I went ahead and took the test, but I never had a tick bite ever.. So I was fairly confident I didn't have it. Turns out.. I was POS for Lyme's , it's so important to be your own best self advocate to your health and educate yourself. Turns out in the lyme community, its very common and many ppl don't know and never knew they've had it , bc it does mirror SO many things. Anxiety mainly! It effects your mental health largely.I knew in my heart for yrs it was not just anxiety or depression. I wasnt just going crazy, like Drs were trying to make it seem, there was a legitimate reason for my symptoms. I was a young 20-something YO who made good decisions in my life and never exposed myself to anything harmful. Yet I somehow had Lyme. There is a lot of dif viruses out there and even if you are careful, there's bugs and other harmful things ,in our water and environment alone that can be harmful. All you can do in the end is pray and hope and take care of yourself. Make sure you get tested often for these things. I live in the pine barrens so there are alot of ticks and mosquitos here. It's important to educate yourself and ask doctors yourself for different tests. I was told I had dif auto-immune diseases before finding out ultimately it was Lymes.
So funny that this video was recommended to me. I have been taking Post Exposure Prophylaxis for the past 3 weeks, and a few days ago I was freaking out about it a bit because of joint and muscle pain, but I'm taking Atripla as PEP which is very strong and apparently that's one of the side effects sometimes, just that seroconversion can also occur in 3-4 weeks after exposure, but like I have no fever, no diarrhea, no crazy symptoms except weakness. 😂 There's a possibility I may have HIV but I probably don't, either way I should just be patient and think about other things, is really not the end of the world and you are living proof of that. Thank you for your video ❤️
4:19 Doing a bungee jump is actually not a good analogy. Doing a bungee jump risks _causing_ harm. Taking an HIV test is not the _cause_ of harm. It just detects the harm that’s already been caused.
Please go get tested. I had hiv anxiety for months and it was eating me up. When I realized I may be pregnant I forced myself to go get tested. I still didn’t come back to get my results for another week because I was so afraid and I am negative. My doctor told me stay off of google because it’ll drive you crazy. Hiv symptoms may be something else so please just get the test done it’s gonna be a huge relief off of your shoulders I swear. I am so grateful
Libby’s Journal what if I let some girl suck my dick like she gave me head .. She dirty bra and I think she got hiv and now I’m scared 😱.. Can she give me hiv from sucking my dick ?
I think most of us getting scared and try to live with it without being tested kinda triggers somthing in our brain to make us think somthing is wrong with us i started having bad anxiety from weed
HolyDragonGuy Just stop smoking weed for few weeks or even months and you’ll be okay, i had axiety from weed too... but now i have worse anxiety of STDs and mostly HIV!!!
I was like this and for one year I took hiv test every week. I change the places that I took the test cause I thought the people were lying to me about my results. It was scary. I had to start going to a psychologist to get over the me thinking I had it.
I used to be the person that always thought I had HIV. It used to consume me. Now, I think I have cancer and brain tumors, maybe even some rare fungus eating my insides right now. I get the hiccups a lot, isnt that a symptom of stroke or Parkinson's disease?
I'm the same way... I have hiv anxiety...now I'm getting panic attacks...I have gone to the emergency room feeling like I'm dying...they do all kinds of test like complete blood counts and they come back normal... last time I was there they also did a ct scan and I immediately thought I had a tumor... later that night they discharged me telling me that all my test were normal... I got mad at them...my life has changed so much...I don't feel like doing anything all I think about is hiv and cancer.
@20Meriah Brown I understand what you are feeling...I even paid an online doc to confirm that if lymphocytes counts are normal then you should not worry but I can't get it out of my head... this is something it has been with me forever... I have been "dying from aids" since I was like 12... I know it's all in my mind but I don't know how to get rid of it... it's awful
@20Meriah Brown I get those panic attack too... if my stomach growls I start sweating cold, then feel like I'm gonna pass out and get real shakey... I was burping a lot for a while and I thought I had esophagus cancer so I had an endoscopy done and they found nothing... I'm tired of living like this... so i know what you're going through...sometimes i think i rather have hiv than cancer...
@20Meriah Brown most likely...I'm sure you will be fine... if you stress to much you can loose weight as well.. I saw or witnessed a friend's symptoms and he got real sick...fever of 104 body rash, and pneumonia...I took him to the hospital and told them to test him for hiv... he was positive... I have never gotten that body rash nor sick like that if I get a cold I get over it fast... so if you haven't gotten that body rash or flu like symptoms then you're probably ok
I had appendicitis during thanksgiving. When I got home from the hospital, I was really anxious and woke up the first hour of sleep in a night sweat. I looked up the symptoms... and it was “ possibly HIV.” Ever since then can’t get these anxious thoughts out of my head. Great videos btw and so glad you’re doing well!
Today my niece called saying she got tested for everything under the sun including HIV because she had been feeling sick.she said she had a sore throat, fever,trouble swallowing and swollen neck she was negative but may have throat cancer and was referred a specialist. So this is why people should test because everything could be fine but also it could be something else!
I went years suffering from extreme hiv anxiety. I was obsessed and constantly checking Google for symptoms. Felt that I'd rather not know than have it confirmed, I was convinced I had it, had the symptoms too. I finally tested when pregnant with my lovely son. If it wasn't for him I still wouldn't have had the courage to test but the fear that I felt thinking that he could be born ill overpowered the hiv anxiety I had about myself. The midwife thought I was hysterical, I didn't believe her when she said the test was negative. The strange thing is, I'm still not fully convinced - as no test is 100% reliable. I'm too scared to test again and even though I'm in a long term relationship, my partner still gets tested regularly but I have only tested twice in my whole life (in both my pregnancies).
@@Lee-1 I'm no expert but you're driving yourself crazy. From what I read you're good. I know all about health anxiety and psychosomatic symptoms are a real thing. The mind is powerful but we are in control of our mind [most times] You're good
For the love of God people,GET TESTED!! once T-cells get below 200 it might be very difficult to get your levels back over 200. EARLY DETECTION IS SOOOOO IMPORTANT!!!
I'm really glad I found your channel! I only had one possible exposure from a female I know in the past (and right now I don't even know now if she's +, I just suspected because she found out that her ex-bf was having sex with some other girls by paying them). My anxiety is slowly killing me these past weeks :( Your videos are really helps a lot! I'm getting tested tomorrow for my peace of mind. P.S. You are so gorgeous btw.
this literally made my day after weeks of bad luck in my program and about work. and dont worry about uploading its better to make a vid when you feel like it than to force yourself.
I took my test recently and it was negative. But i love to hear people share their stories. This awful virus has much negative stigma behind it and i try to educate people when i can and to get tested and not to be afraid
I am having it for last 25 days. I started having Herpes symptoms (first ever outbreak? 6 days ago. Although the Blood test for Herpes are all negative. This anxiety about STI is killing me. I have auto immune conditions too😔
@@__-si9ux Thankfully I am alright now. I was wrongly diagnored for Herpes. Actually it was Balanitis. 3-4 doctors diagnosed wrong. I was having severe concern for STIs like HIV and all. But all are negative. It was a huge mistake from my side, which shall never repeat.
@@TravisBickle58 Sometimes yeast or other infections can cause sores-if it happens again, go to the clinic to have one of the sores swabbed. They'll test the fluid for herpesvirus.
@@rhinonanmune8791 Thanks for your concern but it was Cercinate Bellanitis. I was wrongly diagnosed by many a doctors and I had a very scary few weeks. But it is now all good.
Just took my test came back negative I cried for a week straight scared to take that test just told myself to go finally went an got the results I was praying for
this was helpfull im from phillipines and im suffer of this anxiety and by nextweek ill take some test for hiv im nervous but ill do this for my sake 😅to fight my fears and anxiety
I am dying every day because of hiv stress.I am in high risk group and I also have herpes too.I tested 5 times in 43 days and all negative. But I get some symptoms every week and it makes me even more stressed. I have sore throat almost 10 days,joint and bone pains almost 4-5 days.Getting crazy every day.Can't sleep,wake up at midnight at 4-5am,then can't go to sleep again.I don't know what to do.I already lost 13 pounds in 40 days.Terrible fatigue and lost of appetite. Just recently started eating normally.I already promised myself never have sex anymore except my husband. I am dying every day because of stress and anxiety. Please help me
I am scared 😨. Ive had concurrent balanitis for a couple months but the last 2 times i was intimate i protected myself so i am pretty sure i dont have it but at the same time i am concerned because i have anxiety and some ocd and also my primary Dr. sent me to get tested from H.I.V, to reassure my overall health and some other stuff on the side. 😨
I'm scared. I had an intimate moment with a friend of a friend. 5 weeks later I found out he is HIV positive. I only had a fever the day after we had sex. But I don't have any symptoms. And I'm scared to get tested. I just found out he is HIV possitive today.
Oh I know this video exists. It's become a Halloween must watch for me. It's a really great video and song. I recommend you watch the full version. The choreography and ghost makeup are amazing. In my opinion the ghosts are pretty creepy.
I was too afraid of the test but did it last week،the results will be revealed next week،i did it bc i had symptoms،im experiencing the anxiaty now،im sleeping 4 hour every 2 days،ive been living in hell this week،but that would be over finally
It’ll be ok try to focus on other things. Whenever your brain tries to go there shift it to something else. Also pray! You got this my love. Sending you a huge energetic 🫂
I am so scared that I was infected 5 years ago. I can no longer function. I don't eat, I don't sleep, I no longer have any social contacts. I even separated from my wife. I don't want to live anymore. I have 2 negative lab tests. But my syphilis rapid tests always come back false positive. I have read that HIV could be the reason. I think I have HIV N or P and the routine tests don't show it. I just don't know where I can get tested for it anymore.
Thank you for the comforting did some nasty things like oral and I’m afraid that I have hiv. Cuz my tonsils are swollen and they had some mucus on them it’s been almost one week that my throat has been inflamed. I hope I’m okay. But in 90 days imma buy the oral check at cvs for 40 dollars since it’s 300 to get tested at the hospital
I fell like I have this HiV anxiety . I had a sexual encounter with some who I didn’t know well. And feel like I got all the symptoms and got tested and it was negative but I feel like I still have it and it can be wrong . I’m planned another test for a month from now . I need help :(
I can tell u y, which I'm sure u already know but even tho he is a Dr, he may b a Vet or a podiatrist who knows but he wanted reassuring from someone who is going thru bcuz he may not believe experiments, articles, research and possibly treating others with HIV-maybe he has and they didn't get better but he wanted someone he felt comfy with to b by his side! Ur very confident, knowledgeable, assuring and smart in this field and u make everybody feel comfortable...ur a Rockstar!!
That’s interesting with the doctor because I thought medical professionals had to be tested for HIV on the regular. I remember being so freaked out the first time I got the test. It was negative. I still get regularly tested
I have a friend who is an RN. Her coworker, who was also an RN, got pricked from a needle that was used on a patient. They both tested. Patient was negative, but the RN was positive the whole time. Weird way to find out.
I did a small surgery in hospital The doctor used scalpel, is HIV virus which in inactive on a scalpel due to exposure to open air is capable to infect a person if cut with the same scalpel to cause bleeding?
I'll get tested very soon, positive or negative I'm never having sex again for peace of mind, not infecting someone else and never having to worry about that shit again, not fuckin worth it.
I had serious anxiety for YEARS about possibly having HIV and convincing myself that I had symptoms... when I finally tested and it was negative, I couldn’t stop smiling. A giant weight was lifted! There wasn’t any part of me that thought I still had it. I immediately starting telling all my friends that they should test too. Everyone should know their status and trust that the test is accurate!
Whole New World may i know ur symptoms?
Igneos Kai I had dry mouth, dry skin at corners of mouth, literally had no saliva for a few weeks. Headaches, extreme fatigue, like EXTREME fatigue. Swollen lymph node near jaw with a cold to go with it. Hurt to swallow at times. I got tested in 2016 and I now get tested once a year and I also just gave birth to a baby boy in July of this year (they test for hiv in all pregnancies). He’s healthy, I’m healthy. It’s all good. I think all these symptoms were associated with extreme anxiety. Anxiety can cause all of the symptoms I listed
Whole New World thats sounds awesome. Glad u turn out alright! By extreme fatigue, can u ellaborate it more? Like do feel sleepy all the time or do u even have the will to walk or move. Thank you for ur response
Igneos Kai no problem. By extreme fatigue I mean that when I wasn’t working (or even when I was) I was fighting off falling asleep standing up, I had the will to move but I always wanted to nap or sleep 12 hours straight, but I think this was due to the fact that my fear of having hiv was taking a toll on me mentally and physically. It’s all I thought about.
Hopefully you weren't risking other people's life in that time.
Jennifer, you are an amazing ray of light in this world - it was so kind and generous of you to have tried to help this man with what is clearly a very serious anxiety disorder. My heart breaks for him - it sounds like he will never really be able to let go of his irrational fears unless he undergoes some intensive psychological counseling.
I used to have a really big fear about getting it but I’m 8 months with my girlfriend and still free of it. As long as your partner consistently takes their medications and goes to their medical checks you’ll be fine. For those worried ask your partner to take you to the hospital, certainly gave me comfort seeing how her viral load stayed undetectable for years.
You still shouldn't have unprotected sex with her!You should be protected
@@LynnTanner-hb7shor just take prep and therenis 0 chance of transmission there I no medical study suggesting transmission while undetectable
I thought I had it for years and convinced myself it would be better to just fall dead one day than to take a test. Then I decided I wanted to confront it head on, took a test today and it came back negative. What a great feeling. Thank you very much Jennifer, years after your video and is still helping people
Are you a man or woman? I’m freaking out about HIV and diabetes test!! I think I’m fine but I want my Paperwork but I don’t wanna wait another Month to get to the hospital
@@mariestrawberryswirl2171 I am a man
@@mariestrawberryswirl2171I tested negative for both and am still scared. I feel guilt.
Jennifer I just want to thank you so much for your advice around hiv, I have been plagued ever since I was young of the fear of it, I had a test last week and it was the hardest thing I've ever done, I even used your analogy about the bungee jump about the test, it came back negative. I just want to thankyou for your videos, you truly are an angel
Jennifer has made so many people’s lives better with her advocacy. Much love and respect to her.
I got rid of my hsv1 & hsv2 by Herbalist Doctor Kingsley. I'm so glad I came across Herbalist Doctor Kingsley on UA-cam via his channel @ (SEVEN DAYS FAST CURE FOR HERPES AND BAD BREATH). I'm cured and the stigma is no more
i have been freaking out the last few days about this, you’re so comforting and made me very understanding about this.
Great video again Jennifer this HIV anxiety is so real and thanks for shedding some light on this because I myself have suffered with this but this vid was very encouraging. Thanks.
Jennifer. I want to say how proud I am of your strength and honesty. I admire you so much. You're an inspiration to me. I am so happy you told your story to educate others and spread awareness. Your new friend, Adriana.
She’s right, just take the test! Best cure for the anxiety!
I took a lot of test within the past year and the year before. I think the doctors are trying to trick me🤞IDK why. I've been check three times within the past twelve months. ER visits blood work at three different hospitals negatives
I took test 3 tests in past month all were negative. But I'm still afraid of having HIV
So ...when you test and test positive what is it gonna be?🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@isaacnewton1545just one and then taking one again in 3 months or 6 weeks from the last one you took is fine. The incubation period is 1-6 weeks and 4th Gen rapid tests can detect that
How r u??@@isaacnewton1545
Hey Jennifer, I just got done balling my eyes out because I had a major hiv scare and I was praying to god and asked him to show me sign. I was scrolling through my UA-cam feed and came across this video, hopefully it’s a sign. I haven’t had the typical hiv symptoms and it’s been about a year since Unprotected sex. Don’t know if you’re religious or not but I’m so much more relived. You’re a dope lady with good spirit.
Same here. I just got a scare. Test results came back and it said I was HIV negative with no antibodies but they said they seen something on my results that it making them re test me! I’m so nervous but this video made me feel better. Monday is the day I find out!
@@lovelotte3 i would love to know what happened.
@@Lee-1 what is your result ??
Is that everything ok?
@@Lee-1 do you have any symptoms?
@@Lee-1 good dont do risky sex now live your life
There is so much hope for those with HIV. Some people can literally stop in a clinic 1 x per month for a shot, and live their best life. Incredible.
I made a comment about people being a hypochondriac when Jennifer talks about her symptoms. Some ppl even tested & got a negative and they still feel they have it! It's a fear and its understandable BUT theres a limit people!! If your past the time frame and it's still showing negative, then you again are NEGATIVE!
Jennifer Vinson does this include oraquick
Hi Jen,dont you get symptoms after contracting the virus?first sign after infected,like yeast infection,chill,fever.why it takes you 2 years to know your positive?
@@babyhalasan4147 bc she didn't think she was an hiv+ so did the doctors, they thought it was only flu or something but then it got worse, that's when they found out it was a full blown aids.
😢
Thank you for this, I get tested and STILL have anxiety after the fact. I also don’t usually ever have symptoms but my anxiety leads me to believe I am positive. It’s awful but watching your videos helps put me at ease
MrBeard 3000 same here bro...I got even tho I didn’t get exposed to hiv then I went back and got tested again after 2 months and still negative....had protected sex with girls who got tested still have anxiety
You’re wasting your time on a virus that Hetero men don’t get. Read the statistics, you guys don’t exist!
can hetero men get hiv when they had sex with a prostitute??
@@Pozleigh Jennifer um very strees i sleep wth a hiv positive man i took pep pill it was on 31 October 2020 i tested negative after two months now um i safe
@@amanraj3754 hi
It’s a form of OCD. Some people will get tested over and over, and disbelieve their results. They definitely need cognitive behavioral therapy. And yes, rapid testing is easier than suffering daily with the belief you are hiv positive. Thanks, Jen for informing heterosexual men and women that the virus is difficult to transmit in the heterosexual community. There is a lot of old, Uber PC messages that lead to scaremongering and misinformation.
You can thank Lord Fauci for that bit of misinformation, along with all the hideous propaganda on Covid and vaccines that lying bastard has put out.
I got rid of my hsv1 & hsv2 by Herbalist Doctor Kingsley. I'm so glad I came across Herbalist Doctor Kingsley on UA-cam via his channel @ (SEVEN DAYS FAST CURE FOR HERPES AND BAD BREATH). I'm cured and the stigma is no more
I feel like it’s the case for me
I literally have this ocd and it's killing me.
Thank you for the reassurance. You've been a great outlet for my anxiety
I believe these individuals suffer from intense OCD/panic disorder or generalized anxiety. I suffer from OCD and ruminations can be horrible. I think a lot of this anxiety and panic is guilt or worry that’s been misdirected. Perhaps these individuals are actually worried about something else, but they hyper focus on an HIV diagnosis. That’s just what comes to mind after hearing your stories.
Soo true
You are a very courageous woman, you have more love and compassion than most. You have no idea how much you're appreciated...long after we are all gone your WONDERFUL/THOUGHTFUL videos will be here to help so many. I've learned so much from your videos and your personality is amazing! Your husband is a very lucky man.
This story demonstrates the need for people like you Miss Jennifer. Yeah, this doctor is/was WAAAAAY over the top, but you are really needed.
I tested myself 7 times after exposure within like 5 months i still have days where i still freak out til this day but ive been watching you for over a year its something about your voice that just calms me down
What kind of exposure, and what were the flnal results
When you don't have symptoms that's fine
@@kvdngz7652 received oral sex and I tested negative like 5 months after that exposure with no more exposures in that time frame I then waited another year and tested again and it was negative I quit being sexually active 2 years ago
I'm going through an HIV scare now. You've honestly become my hero. I fall asleep to your videos. Thank you. Thank you. ❤ I'm gonna take the test tomorrow and put this fear to rest!
How your test came out?
@@derek1296 Negative! ❤
@@youforget1000thingsadayDid you had any symptoms?
It does my heart so much good to see you doing well.
I appreciate this. I have extreme anxiety about hiv and herpes. I’m a virgin , but any type of sexual encounter ( low risk exposure ) stresses me about beyond measure . I have health anxiety in general but it’s the worst with stds and I’m really trying to get over it
My sincere advice to you young sister is that when you find that man worthy of giving yourself to is to have him do a rapid test right in front of you to make sure he is negative. This will free you of any anxiety. All the best
Herpes isn’t that big of a deal and shouldn’t be compared to hiv
It's called a phobia and it's a mental condition. A phobia by definition is irrational.
Light House is it irrational to have a fear of a deadly disease though? If you want to be and live healthy.
@@thgentleman9210 it’s not.
Bullshit
Fearing an incurable disease is perfectly logical
@@thgentleman9210 It depends on the situation, if you have a fear of having HIV and you're not engaging in any type of high risk behaviors then it is irrational.
@@vladtheinhaler8940 what classes as high risk behaviours?
Crazy stuff happened. I was sexually assaulted, few days later I started having flu like symptoms. Two weeks later I went to a clinic and asked for STDs testing. They all came back negative. I wasn't convent's because of the window period and two week was too early for testing. So for three months I was sick and had all of the symptoms like crazy. This was the sickest time I ever been in my life. Every glands in my body was swollen and including all of the symptoms you had. Thing started getting worse after my boyfriend started having the same symptoms as me after me. I was so scared, thinking I would never forgive myself if I infected him. I was depressed, I started thinking ways of committing suicide. I started praying like three times a day for three months. I started watching your videos and it helped me to expect what is going to come. I was thinking of the hiv, at the three months mark I finally did Oraquick hiv home test and it came back negative. We still don't know why I was sick this bad. Do you guys think I should test again at the six months park?
yes
Have u got tested? And what the result?
H
Same thing happened to me except I've done 3 4th gens prior to the oraquick
Anxiety makes you sick..ask me how i know..i just recently went through a cancer scare..it threw me into a tailspin of anxiety attacks. Depression..all normal i guess ..but agoraphobia kicked in..and then aches pains etc..i made myself sick as hell...i still have to go get a test to be absolutely sure im cleared
I didnt know how much I needed this. Thank you.
Thank you for what you do. Really. You seem like a very kind and caring person.
I try! ☺️🌷
Jennifer, this video came right on time. And it's what I needed to hear. I too am suffering from HIV anxiety. All over what's considered to be a low risk exposure. I did take an oraquick test a little after a month later and it was negative. I know you should test 3 months later for a conclusive result. But here I am coming up on almost a year later and can't bring myself to do it. Im just beyond scared. But thank you for your words. You're a inspiration to us all. You'll never know what you mean to some of us who can't get through this! Thank you
Mar H I think it’s better to know, even i’m so scared to get tested (still got 3 months to go), but i just have to accept it, cuz there is nothing i can do about it even if i wanted to!! So it’s just better to get on with it, get treatment, adapt to the new lifestyle and live fully!! Cuz it doesn’t mean death sentence, cuz you have a bigger chance to die in a car accident than getting HIV or even die of AIDS
@@monikatran7498 hows your health now are you okay you tested again ???
Hello 😮
Its very rampant in Illinois currently, really opened my eyes!! It could have happened to any of us Im sorry it happened to you. You are doing great! New subscriber here and Im making an appointment today to get tested!!! Thankyou beautiful lady! You are brave for talking about this. ❤❤❤
Your such an inspiration!!! I will keep on watching your videos.
Thank you for being an inspiration to thousands of us! I am HIV undetectable, how do you live with your illness with such a new life of somewhat of a peaceful feeling? When I watch your videos I feel like things will be ok, but a lot of my life is just filled with stress and anxiety. Again thank you for what you say.
You’re very welcome Richard. I guess I just see this virus for what it is, a virus (like the flu) and it doesn’t make sense for people to hate me for this microscopic controlled little thing in me that affects absolutely no one. Surviving my AIDS diagnosis is also helped because having the undetectable virus was just nothing compared to going through a low Tcell and pneumonia. I feel lucky honestly. BrittanyAnn says the same, she doesn’t care at all who knows. Simply said, she says she just doesn’t give a shit.
Jennifer Vaughan thank you for replying! I’m so happy that you got married to a guy that accepts your condition and accepts you as you! You are truly blessed! I wish you the upmost respect in life for being a person who isn’t afraid to live for the life they’ve been given back. One day I hope to have that same spirit of bravery and not shame!
@@18shadyblue , everybody has their own problems , if you dont have hiv then you will have something else , Hiv is not the worst case , only because of the stigma , but with cancer patients mostly die with less than 5 years , try enjoy your life and relax , Hiv is not a big deal today , it's manageable and may be in the next 10 years , there will be a cure coming soon .
@@Pozleigh hi jenn great videos . But you said you can't get hiv from tiny cut on the hand . Why is that . Thank you again
I have been living with hiv for 20 years almost died diagnosed with 10 t cells walking dead status...you will be surprised how much poeple avoid this conversation...i am a gay man and I find the stigma of HIV is scarier than the actual diagnosis because people think that if your gay it is a punishment and you deserve it
francis jenkins glad you are doing well, and that just breaks my heart that anyone would feel like hiv would be a punishment for ANYONE!! Stay strong, stay well, much love ☺️
Honestly I’m starting to think it is a punishment.
@@crazydarkgoddess8770 Why ur health not good?
American woman from Detroit,MI. I'm so proud of U and want to support U 100%.
I was worried about HIV and I have a serious health anxiety for a long time. I decided to take a test and got non reactive results (negative).
Power to you Jennifer. Your videos helped me to gather the courage and take a test.
Did you experience any symptoms?
Hey Jennifer what an inspiring lady you are !! Trust me you are showing light to many of us and your help needs to reach out to people. I am so happy to come across your videos. God bless !!
As someone that has become very paranoid about this in the past, thank you for this video. I was so worried about this in the past that I gave myself symptoms. This I realized was a serious OCD/PTSD/Anxiety issue I had that I needed to overcome. Oraquicks are great, Blood tests are better. If you are not positive at 6 to 8 weeks post-exposure with an oraquick it is not likely to change at the 3-month window. However, if you are that worried, a blood test is very accurate at 1 month. Now If I was to have unprotected sex with someone, They are taking an OraQuick first.
That is exactly what every woman should do but be sure he takes the test in front of you too.
Thank You So Much Jennifer! Your videos are phenomenal and very reassuring. I had a scare once and messaged you and you responded.
In the early 90s I wrote farewell letters to all my family. I found out a girl I had been with had been with about 500 guys. The scare was so bad then. They said 1 in 7 had it. Also you could go 10 years and not know. So.. We all thought we were dying. It did something to me. I worried daily. Noone had answers. Totally messed me up. Later my uncle died from it. Which added to my fears. I was afraid to get tested. So I remained celebate for many years. I stayed away from family because they said you could get from kissing , sharing utensils, sneezing , urine and fecal matter etc. Very detrimental time for me. Not sure I've fully recovered from the worry
I was so scared to be tested 😢I got raped. After that I started hearing rumors the man had hiv. He was sickly looking. He coughed blood up and was thin. I also had slept around when I was very young. I’m pregnant with my first child and decided after years of waiting to get tested. I been tested multiple times and am hiv NEGATIVE. I broke down crying because I was so happy and relieved I had convinced my self I was dying and their was no going back. I’m extremely careful now and wish I would of just been tested.
Hi hello hope your doin well
I had massive anxiety that was eating me alive. I probably wouldn't be able to cope with one more day... I couldn't eat, sleep, think positively. The tests came out negative today.
Thanks for your video's dear ❤
Now I want to become a priest.
Hi hello did you had symptoms
Your videos help me to go test. I had health anxiety and was depressed and scared. I watched your video yesterday went to the testing side, while waiting for my turn i was watching your videos to give me the courage😂😂😂. Long story short i am negative. Keep being you, you are helping somany people❤
May God bless you Jen! Greetings from El Salvador!
Thank you. I had not received this kind of information before. When I was drunk I had sex with a prostitute without a condom, from that day I thought I had one, I suffered for 4 years, when the covid19 pandemic arrived I was very worried thinking that I had AIDS and that the covid would attack faster, I thought a lot about my breathing , and then I caught a cold as a consequence my nose was blocked all the time, that made my anxiety worse, I had panic attacks like twice, I already felt like I was going to die, I took it for granted that I had AIDS and the only thing I wanted was to live No symptoms, that's why I went to get tested, wanting to cure my symptoms by taking HIV medication, I went and it came out negative, from that moment on 90% of my symptoms disappeared. but anxiety I have maybe 10%
I know stress can cause a lot of crazy symptoms but there is something going around like HIV that mimics a lot of the same symptoms. Myself and a lot of others are suffering from this and just get told this is anxiety. I’m not saying discredit your doctor but it seems like most times when things can’t be diagnosed it’s blamed on having anxiety. Don’t be afraid to do your own research and get a second opinion. Hiv is a hard pill to swallow but there is more then just hiv out there that can give you a broad range of symptoms.
You're so right.
Lyme's disease (tick-bourne illnesses) are also very hard to identify and often come back neg, it's important to test for both Elisa & Western blot. Lyme's also mimics alot of other conditions and symptoms. You have to spec ask for these labs as well, doctors do not check for Lyme in routine labs and often won't test for both Elisa & West Blot. I suffered for a really long time with anxiety, then vertigo, flu-like symptoms & thyroid isssues and then I wasn't even able to get out of bed at one point for mo's. This was before I was even sexually active it started and I never done drugs. I was told for a very long time it was just anxiety/stress. I tested neg for all STDs and all norm labs were always good. A friend finally shared her story with me, that was very similar, she had chronic Lyme's and co-infections due to the fact she was never properly diagnosed. I went ahead and took the test, but I never had a tick bite ever.. So I was fairly confident I didn't have it. Turns out.. I was POS for Lyme's , it's so important to be your own best self advocate to your health and educate yourself. Turns out in the lyme community, its very common and many ppl don't know and never knew they've had it , bc it does mirror SO many things. Anxiety mainly! It effects your mental health largely.I knew in my heart for yrs it was not just anxiety or depression. I wasnt just going crazy, like Drs were trying to make it seem, there was a legitimate reason for my symptoms. I was a young 20-something YO who made good decisions in my life and never exposed myself to anything harmful. Yet I somehow had Lyme. There is a lot of dif viruses out there and even if you are careful, there's bugs and other harmful things ,in our water and environment alone that can be harmful. All you can do in the end is pray and hope and take care of yourself. Make sure you get tested often for these things. I live in the pine barrens so there are alot of ticks and mosquitos here. It's important to educate yourself and ask doctors yourself for different tests. I was told I had dif auto-immune diseases before finding out ultimately it was Lymes.
So funny that this video was recommended to me. I have been taking Post Exposure Prophylaxis for the past 3 weeks, and a few days ago I was freaking out about it a bit because of joint and muscle pain, but I'm taking Atripla as PEP which is very strong and apparently that's one of the side effects sometimes, just that seroconversion can also occur in 3-4 weeks after exposure, but like I have no fever, no diarrhea, no crazy symptoms except weakness. 😂 There's a possibility I may have HIV but I probably don't, either way I should just be patient and think about other things, is really not the end of the world and you are living proof of that. Thank you for your video ❤️
Just watched your interview with your husband about your relationship and it was so beautiful. Your positivity is awesome! Subbed of course! ❤️♥️❤️♥️
Thank you! ☺️❤️🌷
same! thats what brought me here aahahaha
4:19 Doing a bungee jump is actually not a good analogy. Doing a bungee jump risks _causing_ harm.
Taking an HIV test is not the _cause_ of harm. It just detects the harm that’s already been caused.
Thank you for such kind reassurance
Thank you for making this video❤
Please go get tested. I had hiv anxiety for months and it was eating me up. When I realized I may be pregnant I forced myself to go get tested. I still didn’t come back to get my results for another week because I was so afraid and I am negative. My doctor told me stay off of google because it’ll drive you crazy. Hiv symptoms may be something else so please just get the test done it’s gonna be a huge relief off of your shoulders I swear. I am so grateful
What was yout symptoms?
How r u now
ummm do , people think ghosts can.
have UA-cam channels ?
El. Oh. El. Exactly!
Libby’s Journal what if I let some girl suck my dick like she gave me head .. She dirty bra and I think she got hiv and now I’m scared 😱.. Can she give me hiv from sucking my dick ?
@@franklucas7891 no. Receiving oral sex has no risk
The real pain and anxiety is when you don't have the cash to afford a HIV test and you just had to pray everyday you don't show any symtoms
Where do you live?
Just take oraquick
Check with your city! Many cities have local health clinics that will do testing at no charge!!
@@Pozleigh he is from Tamil Nadu,India
Bro test eduteengala??
I think most of us getting scared and try to live with it without being tested kinda triggers somthing in our brain to make us think somthing is wrong with us i started having bad anxiety from weed
HolyDragonGuy Just stop smoking weed for few weeks or even months and you’ll be okay, i had axiety from weed too... but now i have worse anxiety of STDs and mostly HIV!!!
@@monikatran7498How is your health now
you are such an inspiration for many people!
Much love to you Jennifer, may you live 100 years. Love you .
Your videos and smiling beautiful voice is so so so helpful and relieving for someone in a scare right now keep living your best life!
I was like this and for one year I took hiv test every week. I change the places that I took the test cause I thought the people were lying to me about my results. It was scary. I had to start going to a psychologist to get over the me thinking I had it.
I feel the same way..I took rapid antibody at 6 weeks and was negative..what are the odds of it being false??
@@kerizmarolle9710 bro now all good??
I used to be the person that always thought I had HIV. It used to consume me. Now, I think I have cancer and brain tumors, maybe even some rare fungus eating my insides right now. I get the hiccups a lot, isnt that a symptom of stroke or Parkinson's disease?
You have anxiety, just like me just trust in God and yourself. You’ll be fine, distract yourself and take it a day at a time.
I'm the same way... I have hiv anxiety...now I'm getting panic attacks...I have gone to the emergency room feeling like I'm dying...they do all kinds of test like complete blood counts and they come back normal... last time I was there they also did a ct scan and I immediately thought I had a tumor... later that night they discharged me telling me that all my test were normal... I got mad at them...my life has changed so much...I don't feel like doing anything all I think about is hiv and cancer.
@20Meriah Brown I understand what you are feeling...I even paid an online doc to confirm that if lymphocytes counts are normal then you should not worry but I can't get it out of my head... this is something it has been with me forever... I have been "dying from aids" since I was like 12... I know it's all in my mind but I don't know how to get rid of it... it's awful
@20Meriah Brown I get those panic attack too... if my stomach growls I start sweating cold, then feel like I'm gonna pass out and get real shakey... I was burping a lot for a while and I thought I had esophagus cancer so I had an endoscopy done and they found nothing... I'm tired of living like this... so i know what you're going through...sometimes i think i rather have hiv than cancer...
@20Meriah Brown most likely...I'm sure you will be fine... if you stress to much you can loose weight as well.. I saw or witnessed a friend's symptoms and he got real sick...fever of 104 body rash, and pneumonia...I took him to the hospital and told them to test him for hiv... he was positive... I have never gotten that body rash nor sick like that if I get a cold I get over it fast... so if you haven't gotten that body rash or flu like symptoms then you're probably ok
I had appendicitis during thanksgiving. When I got home from the hospital, I was really anxious and woke up the first hour of sleep in a night sweat. I looked up the symptoms... and it was “ possibly HIV.” Ever since then can’t get these anxious thoughts out of my head. Great videos btw and so glad you’re doing well!
You definitely didn't get HIV at the hospital.
@@Pozleigh no i know, I just get scared from a prior experience 😬
Always keeping it real! Thanks Jen!
Today my niece called saying she got tested for everything under the sun including HIV because she had been feeling sick.she said she had a sore throat, fever,trouble swallowing and swollen neck she was negative but may have throat cancer and was referred a specialist. So this is why people should test because everything could be fine but also it could be something else!
Any update?
I went years suffering from extreme hiv anxiety. I was obsessed and constantly checking Google for symptoms. Felt that I'd rather not know than have it confirmed, I was convinced I had it, had the symptoms too. I finally tested when pregnant with my lovely son. If it wasn't for him I still wouldn't have had the courage to test but the fear that I felt thinking that he could be born ill overpowered the hiv anxiety I had about myself. The midwife thought I was hysterical, I didn't believe her when she said the test was negative. The strange thing is, I'm still not fully convinced - as no test is 100% reliable. I'm too scared to test again and even though I'm in a long term relationship, my partner still gets tested regularly but I have only tested twice in my whole life (in both my pregnancies).
I think you're my relative. We move the same lol. It's just soooooooo scary! Oh my lord!!!!!
Blood tests are accurate, you could do a blood test.
@@Lee-1 I'm no expert but you're driving yourself crazy.
From what I read you're good. I know all about health anxiety and psychosomatic symptoms are a real thing. The mind is powerful but we are in control of our mind [most times]
You're good
@@Lee-1 stop giving yourself symptoms by over thinking
Do people engage in high risk behavior, or are they just being extremely paranoid?
I just tested and result is coming next week. I am so nervous, but your video makes me feel better.
You had protected or unprotected intercourse?
@@JASHVEER22 yea
Update please
You ok?
How are you now brother?
Being a gay middle aged man, I used to worry a lot about hiv if I had sex, I finally have stopped worrying about it I take a test once a year
Why not get the PrEP injection, it's good for 2 months at a time and you don't have to worry about getting HIV. :) Ask your doctor.
@@Pozleigh I will do that, many thanks Jennifer
I get worried if I do unprotected with a trans women, but it’s so rare but when I do I get bad anxiety , how I know if I’m okay ?
For the love of God people,GET TESTED!! once T-cells get below 200 it might be very difficult to get your levels back over 200. EARLY DETECTION IS SOOOOO IMPORTANT!!!
It’s not that difficult to get T-Cells over 200, but people should test regardless and get on treatment as soon as they possibly can. ❤️🫶
Needle stick transmissions are exceedingly rare. Makes you wonder what else they aren’t telling us about transmission.
It has happened in Jamaica. A registered nurse had a needle prick injury while caring for an HIV positive patient. She’s now hiv +
Daaamn that sucks… 😩
She probably had hiv before
Orthopedic surgeons and anesthesiologists have been infected intraoperatively.
I'm really glad I found your channel! I only had one possible exposure from a female I know in the past (and right now I don't even know now if she's +, I just suspected because she found out that her ex-bf was having sex with some other girls by paying them). My anxiety is slowly killing me these past weeks :(
Your videos are really helps a lot! I'm getting tested tomorrow for my peace of mind.
P.S. You are so gorgeous btw.
Hey bro what's ur result?? Are u fine now??reply plzz
this literally made my day after weeks of bad luck in my program and about work. and dont worry about uploading its better to make a vid when you feel like it than to force yourself.
I took my test recently and it was negative. But i love to hear people share their stories. This awful virus has much negative stigma behind it and i try to educate people when i can and to get tested and not to be afraid
A lot of ppl have anxiety over symptoms but does anyone have HIV anxiety when no symptoms show?
I am having it for last 25 days. I started having Herpes symptoms (first ever outbreak? 6 days ago. Although the Blood test for Herpes are all negative. This anxiety about STI is killing me. I have auto immune conditions too😔
@@TravisBickle58 How are you feeling now hope you're doing well
@@__-si9ux Thankfully I am alright now. I was wrongly diagnored for Herpes. Actually it was Balanitis. 3-4 doctors diagnosed wrong. I was having severe concern for STIs like HIV and all. But all are negative. It was a huge mistake from my side, which shall never repeat.
@@TravisBickle58 Sometimes yeast or other infections can cause sores-if it happens again, go to the clinic to have one of the sores swabbed. They'll test the fluid for herpesvirus.
@@rhinonanmune8791 Thanks for your concern but it was Cercinate Bellanitis. I was wrongly diagnosed by many a doctors and I had a very scary few weeks. But it is now all good.
This man sounds like he has OCD, and as a fellow OCD sufferer, I understand... :(
Just took my test came back negative I cried for a week straight scared to take that test just told myself to go finally went an got the results I was praying for
Are you a hetero male?
@@Pozleigh may I have your email?
this was helpfull im from phillipines and im suffer of this anxiety and by nextweek ill take some test for hiv im nervous but ill do this for my sake 😅to fight my fears and anxiety
you're amazing Jennifer
You are a blessing to the female HIV community! God bless you! They gave HIV to the WRONG ONE! You are an HIV WARRIOR❤
I am dying every day because of hiv stress.I am in high risk group and I also have herpes too.I tested 5 times in 43 days and all negative. But I get some symptoms every week and it makes me even more stressed. I have sore throat almost 10 days,joint and bone pains almost 4-5 days.Getting crazy every day.Can't sleep,wake up at midnight at 4-5am,then can't go to sleep again.I don't know what to do.I already lost 13 pounds in 40 days.Terrible fatigue and lost of appetite. Just recently started eating normally.I already promised myself never have sex anymore except my husband. I am dying every day because of stress and anxiety. Please help me
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How are you right now?
Hey Jeniffer May God bless You...You are such a strong woman...I love you...
From India
I don't have hiv but I find your content really comforting
I do not feel the gentleman (the doctor) was forthcoming about things he may have been doing to possibly put himself at risk.
I am scared 😨. Ive had concurrent balanitis for a couple months but the last 2 times i was intimate i protected myself so i am pretty sure i dont have it but at the same time i am concerned because i have anxiety and some ocd and also my primary Dr. sent me to get tested from H.I.V, to reassure my overall health and some other stuff on the side. 😨
I'm scared.
I had an intimate moment with a friend of a friend. 5 weeks later I found out he is HIV positive.
I only had a fever the day after we had sex. But I don't have any symptoms. And I'm scared to get tested. I just found out he is HIV possitive today.
You need to test bc that’s the responsible thing to do, but if he’s on treatment, he can’t transmit HIV to you.
How is it going for you now ?
Lady I love your spirit! Your honestly amazing
Oh I know this video exists. It's become a Halloween must watch for me. It's a really great video and song. I recommend you watch the full version. The choreography and ghost makeup are amazing. In my opinion the ghosts are pretty creepy.
I love your no bullshit attitude! So refreshing! 😅
I was too afraid of the test but did it last week،the results will be revealed next week،i did it bc i had symptoms،im experiencing the anxiaty now،im sleeping 4 hour every 2 days،ive been living in hell this week،but that would be over finally
It’ll be ok try to focus on other things. Whenever your brain tries to go there shift it to something else. Also pray! You got this my love. Sending you a huge energetic 🫂
negative?
@@RamiSaif-fw7mv yes it was negative
@@ilaya7020 idk why i havent noticed your reply back then
But thanx❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥲
Thanks for your videos, you are inspirational!
I am so scared that I was infected 5 years ago. I can no longer function. I don't eat, I don't sleep, I no longer have any social contacts. I even separated from my wife. I don't want to live anymore. I have 2 negative lab tests. But my syphilis rapid tests always come back false positive. I have read that HIV could be the reason. I think I have HIV N or P and the routine tests don't show it. I just don't know where I can get tested for it anymore.
Loved watching your live on Instagram. Beautiful lady.😍
Aw, thank you! Thank you for being there and supporting my stuff! I see you! :)
Jennifer Vaughan absolutely thanks for making your channel
Thank you for the comforting did some nasty things like oral and I’m afraid that I have hiv. Cuz my tonsils are swollen and they had some mucus on them it’s been almost one week that my throat has been inflamed. I hope I’m okay. But in 90 days imma buy the oral check at cvs for 40 dollars since it’s 300 to get tested at the hospital
How are you feeling now
I fell like I have this HiV anxiety . I had a sexual encounter with some who I didn’t know well. And feel like I got all the symptoms and got tested and it was negative but I feel like I still have it and it can be wrong . I’m planned another test for a month from now . I need help :(
did you test
I can tell u y, which I'm sure u already know but even tho he is a Dr, he may b a Vet or a podiatrist who knows but he wanted reassuring from someone who is going thru bcuz he may not believe experiments, articles, research and possibly treating others with HIV-maybe he has and they didn't get better but he wanted someone he felt comfy with to b by his side! Ur very confident, knowledgeable, assuring and smart in this field and u make everybody feel comfortable...ur a Rockstar!!
I’m afraid to leave my house . Even going grocery shopping , I’m afraid somebody is going to stab me with a Syringe and give me hiv .
That will not happened it's your anxiety
All I can say Jennifer is wow!! Oh the ending of this video was really funny!!
You’re such an inspiring soul ! Keep on going girl 👍🏻❤️ BTW - You look great!
That’s interesting with the doctor because I thought medical professionals had to be tested for HIV on the regular. I remember being so freaked out the first time I got the test. It was negative. I still get regularly tested
Im getting tested friday... I have no symptoms but im so scared just at the thought
How'd it go bud?
I have a friend who is an RN. Her coworker, who was also an RN, got pricked from a needle that was used on a patient. They both tested. Patient was negative, but the RN was positive the whole time. Weird way to find out.
That's crazy . I hope she's okay .
Laura Galvan I’m sure she is. The meds are super good these days.
Wow
I did a small surgery in hospital The doctor used scalpel, is HIV virus which in inactive on a scalpel due to exposure to open air is capable to infect a person if cut with the same scalpel to cause bleeding?