Originally Posted by timlimtat
Aiya, sibeh stress lah. Last week, I went down Geylang with the guys, just chillin', you know? But then, I ended up doing something stupid. I hooked up with this ah lian, and now I can't shake off this nagging worry that I might have caught HIV.
It's not like I went in blind, you know? I used a condom and all, but still, the thought keeps playing in my mind like a stuck radio channel. What if the condom broke or leaked? What if I didn't put it on properly? The more I think about it, the more scared I get.
Now, I'm stuck in this limbo, not knowing what to do next. Should I go get tested ASAP? Or should I wait a bit longer to see if any symptoms pop up? But then again, I read online that HIV can lay low for years without showing any signs. It's like playing Russian roulette with my health, and I'm sweating bullets here.
I've been Googling like mad, trying to find some answers, but everything just adds to the confusion. Some sites say get tested immediately, while others say wait for a few weeks for accurate results. And then there's the stigma, man. The fear of being judged or looked down upon if anyone finds out. It's enough to make me want to bury my head in the sand and pretend it never happened.
But I know I can't do that. Ignoring the problem won't make it go away. I need to man up and face the music, whatever it may be. I owe it to myself and to whoever I might get involved with in the future to know my status.
So, here I am, putting it out there. If anyone has been through something similar or knows what the next steps should be, please hit me up. I'm all ears, desperate for some guidance in this sea of uncertainty. Thanks, guys.
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