Living with HIV in the Philippines: Email 493: Scared and Worried!

I dont know if i have hiv but im scared and nahihiya ako i am a graduating student and i dont know if matatangap ako sa trabaho sa bank if may hiv ako lahat ng mga kamaganak ko ay umaasa sa akin na makapasok sa banking industry, i am so depressed :(

kent

POZZIEPINOY’S RESPONSE

Hi Kent.

Thank you for your email.

If you think you have been exposed to HIV, you need to take the HIV test fast. Don't be scared or embarrassed. It is better to know your HIV status now before it becomes too late. Trust me, the best time is now when you are still capable to work and while your health is still not affected. Now is the best time, because when it becomes too late, you will end up spending thousands of pesos for treatment of infections that come with HIV.

When it comes to work, HIV test is not required in the Philippines. However, if you have untreated HIV, your work will be compromised because your health will deteriorate. Focus first on your health sir. Take the HIV test now.

I hope I was able to answer your concerns. Feel free to email me again if you have other questions.

Stay healthy,

Pozziepinoy

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NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!"

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