I was going to completely stop writing about HIV and my life and how depressing it can become when a friend told me that is why you should write. I like to keep a happy face even when I want to explode and have a full out pity party. Well we are all allowed that, but I know spending too much time on the negatives can bring you straight down to depression. I do go see my shrink at least 2 times a month and I am on medications for depression, so it is not like I am not addressing the issues at hand .
Depression among people with HIV is most common along with anyone facing a life threatening disease. The cold long winter doesn't help either. I know alot of people go to support groups and that helps them. I am all for it if it helps you, but I have never found groups to help me. I am too nervous around people to begin with, so to sit down and talk about my disease to anyone but people I know makes me anxious. The stigma is still there. Judging...... I hate that. I assume people think it is my fault I am HIV positive. Assumptions are stupid I know.
I do want to recommend something I found to help at the moment. POZIAM blogtalk radio which is on Sunday nights at 9:00. Its like being in a group, but more informative and it's just good to hear these people chat about all sorts of things.............being HIV, doing good things to help and also how people got HIV and their stories. Tune in I think you will enjoy this.
Spring is around the corner and I am beginning to get out of my "funk". Until the next time !
Blessed Be and be kind to one another.!
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