mina's life: scary but necessary

scary but necessary

Years ago, after I went to take my first HIV test I promised myself to do this every year. Only because I think it is as important as all the other yearly checkups. Of course I always found a reason not to go, kept procrastinating or simply forgot.
So, this week I finally forced myself to go again. And it was as scary as always. Not only did it take forever (my veins are almost invisible and even after she found one it seemed like the blood simply refused to leave my body) but waiting for the results is so nerve-racking.
Everything is fine. I only hope I will keep my promise this time.

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I am usually not scared to go to any doctor. Taking an HIV test and getting my wisdom teeth pulled out are exceptions to the rule.

Mina, June 8, 2003 04:53 PM

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Really? A yearly HIV test? I've never had one. I've haven't been to a doctor in... a long time. Maybe ten years? I can't remember. Do most people in Germany/Europe get HIV tests that often?

Kyle, June 9, 2003 06:43 PM

I guess most people do not. But I think it is important to get an HIV test once in a while. I mean, you can't really be sure unless you know, right?

Mina, June 9, 2003 08:53 PM

Great! You did it! Respect! ;-)

gunaTM, June 10, 2003 06:35 AM