Monday, November 22, 2010

A Conversation I had about testing..

This is a conversation I had this morning on FaceBook chat with a friend.  If you can relate to what he is saying please go get tested and save yourself the worrying.  I sent him a link to the Maricopa County Department Public Health Clinic which does anonymous STD testing. 
 
[Him]
nathan
important question
 
[Me]
yes sir
 
[Him]
ive never had an HIV test
Im really scared to go get one
 
[Me]
why are you scared
 
[Him]
Because Ive been stupid and had unprotected sex
 
[Me]
have you been sick?
 
[Him]
kinda
alot actually
i never get 100 percent better
im always ache
 
[Me]
what kind of sick tho?
 
[Him]
like my stomach hurts and i dont wanna eat and im really really tired all the time
 
[Me]
that be caused by a million things tho. Bad diet not enough sleep stress
the list goes on and on
 
[Him]
I know
Im prolly just being a hypochondriac
 
[Me]
you probably are but you need to go get tested you can put your mind at ease
 
[Him]
Where do i go and would you know how much the test is?
 
[Me]
I believe at the County Clinic it $20 and they test for everything and it is completely anonymous 
 
[Him]
Ok thank you
 
[Me]
 
[Him]
Thank you nathan, i really appreciate it
 
[Me]
of course
I'd go with you to get tested but I am not in Phx.. 
 
[Him]
:):), Im just really nervous that its gonna say yes. my mom would be so disappointed in me
 
[Me]
no she wouldn't. 
 
[Him]
I lied to her and said Ive gotten them before
 
[Me]
so.. go get tested and make it right.
 
[Him]
I will today after the dentist... Thank you again
 
[Me]
when you go ask them for a rapid test so you can get an answer in 20 min. They probably will still do a traditional test but at least you will have an answer before you leave
 
[Him]
Ok...
 
[Me]
may I share our conversation on my blog without your name?
 
[Him]
Yeah 
 
[Me]
I feel there are more people out there like you and your story will help them
call me after your test and let me know how they go
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2 comments:

  1. NathanRWiseNovember 22, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    After posting this blog I received this message via FaceBook.

    if your friend is scared to go get tested and wants someone to go with...I know I'm a total stranger to him, but I am in phx and wouldn't mind going with that person. I know having a moral support in that situation is nice. ask him and let him know that I am offering that friendship

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  2. NathanRWiseNovember 23, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    I spoke with my friend who was scared to get tested and everyone will be happy to know he tested negative.

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