The cold truth, everything does happen for a reason.
I am just going to take that expression and run with it. All this time I have been wondering why me, why now? I never really thought there could be a positive side to having an std. I was too busy thinking about how much it was going to ruin my life. This std is slowly changing my life. I was diagnosed with hpv two years ago, but never really understood the disease until I had my first outbreak about 7 months ago. I have always been a very responsible person, a good student and a reliable and trustworthy friend. I guess I just needed a reminder to get my life back on track. Last year I started getting into drugs, rarely sleeping, skipping classes, and wrecking relationships with the people I care most about in life. I have slept with 10 guys and I am 22. I've had 5 too many one night stands, I know that'll never happen again. I feel like getting this disease when I did was a slap in the face to wake up. I haven't touched a drug in 5 months, moved, and have started exercising and eating healthier. What was I doing to myself? Life is crazy. I just wish I didn't have to learn all of my lessons the hard way.
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10/23/2003 10:27:06 PM
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I sure hope so cause this just has me more mental grief than anything ever.
10/24/2003 2:30:28 AM
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10/24/2003 2:38:21 AM
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I am happy that you are taking this awful experience and turning it around in a positive way. I have tried to cope with this for the past 2 years and had more downs than ups. It hs gotten the best of me mentally. One positve thing is that it has gotten me closer to God. One of the things I have to do now is brek out of my shell and get back into the gym. Thanks for your uplifting post.
10/24/2003 2:58:11 AM
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Thanks for the replies, I think there is always something positive we can learn from difficult situations.
10/24/2003 8:15:23 AM
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JJ
I think I'll beat this, it'll just take time. I had a big wart on my finger that wouldn't go away for like 2 years no matter what I tried..then all of a sudden it cleared up. Maybe this will be the same. And please, everyone do yourselves a favor and excercise hard and frequently. It will help your boost your immune system dramatically, relieve stress, and improve your mental outlook.
10/24/2003 8:17:25 AM
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JJ
Honestly, about the excercise, other than this, I never get sick with anything hardly because my immune system is working so well...I just think it's having a tough time wiht the HPV since it's hiding in my sometimes dry skin rather than floating around in my blood.
10/24/2003 11:09:57 AM
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seeker
I've started on a new exrecise regimen to see whether it helps. Thanks for the inspiration.
10/24/2003 4:02:05 PM
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33- I have a stubborn wart on my finger, going on two years. How annoying...
10/26/2003 2:17:56 AM
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I lead a healthy life except for the exercise bit. I think I'll try that out to see if it makes a difference. For your information, I don't smoke or drink and eat relatively well.
