PLHIV Story: My Teachable Points
Posted by Pozziepinoy on 9:49 PM
2012 was an unforgettable year for me. September last year, I noticed that I am always coughing. I consulted the doctor and he said that I am just experiencing allergies. I kept on drinking medicines but to avail. I also noticed that I was losing a lot of weight, I was easily getting tired and I was turning very pale. I thought it was just an effect of the allergies or just an effect of stress at work. December 2012, I had this opportunity to travel. I didn't expect that my turning point starts there. While I was in that far away land, I started developing fever, white spots appeared in my tongue and palate and I had difficulty breathing. It was so hard to breathe that I experienced palpitations and I have to sit down to get some sleep. I was supposed to stay there for 21 days but I decided to go home on
my 13th day, I just can't bear what I feel and I don't want to be hospitalized in a foreign land. To cut the long story short, I was taken to the hospital upon arrival at NAIA. Upon examination and diagnosis, I got a dandy set of diseases that are usually contracted by people who are immuno-suppressed . I had oral thrushes, pneumonia, PCP and TB of the large intestines. The doctors said that I should have myself tested and expect the possibility that I might have AIDS. It was hard pill to swallow but I told myself, instead of wallowing into it, life has to move on. There's no room to deny the situation if I want to live. I know that a lot of things in my life will change and I have to accept that it's part of the bargain for me to survive.
were sad about the news but they remained strong and jolly for me. In turn, I did my best to be optimistic about the situation as I do not want their efforts to go in vain.
and stay up late anymore. I make sure that I sleep 8-10 hours every day. I always drink my vitamins as well.
immunity.
2. Support from family and friends is vital for us to surpass the
challenges of this disease.
3. It's not the end of the world, it's important to be positive
4. Prayers can move the most massive mountains.
"WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.
NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!"
-Pozziepinoy-
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