I Had Medical Tests to Join the Military—The Results Left Me Heartbroken
Summary
A woman shared her personal experience of testing HIV positive during medical exams required for joining the military in 2010. Despite the initial shock and struggles to accept her diagnosis, she has since worked on her health and openness about living with HIV.Key Facts
- The author was 23 years old and starting military enrollment when she had medical tests in 2010.
- A new rapid HIV test using a mouth swab showed she was HIV positive.
- Follow-up blood tests confirmed the HIV diagnosis after one week.
- At diagnosis, her immune cell count was normal and her virus level was low.
- She initially found it very hard to accept the diagnosis and felt devastated.
- Her brother provided emotional support during this difficult time.
- She did not start truly accepting her HIV status until around 2019.
- Now, she follows a healthy lifestyle, takes HIV medication daily, and speaks openly about living with HIV.
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