Monday, February 26, 2007
Possible STD-Chapter 7
Having a STD would be a scary situation but people need to understand that not knowing for sure and prolonging the diagnoses would be even more frightening. If I had a friend or loved one that thought that they might have a sexually transmitted disease I would strongly encourage them to be tested. I would explain to them that it is nothing to be ashamed of, it happens to a lot of people. This loved one or friend must understand that prolonging the unknown is not the way to handle it. Knowing for sure if you have a disease is much better than wondering and worrying about it all the time and in some cases there may be medication that will help with the symptoms. If it would make them feel better I would go with them to be tested. I would do everything that I could to educate them on the different diseases and just let them know that I am here for them whatever the case may be.
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I really agree with you. I think it is so important for people who are sexually active to get tested twice a year even if they are in a serious relationship because unfortunately people cheat. I also agree that many times STI's/STD's are made worse when they are not treated. I also think it is really wrong of people to spread a disease when they very well know there is a chance they have it or they have already been diagnosed.
People each year are found to have STDs, but sometimes it is too late, because they have waited too long out of fear to find out, or they had no symptoms at all. I agree that if you are going to be sexually active, even with just your husband, then you should be tested at least every so often to be sure you stay healthy. I recently got a divorce this past year after finding out that my husband of two years had a “girlfriend” on the side, and although it was weird to have to admit that to anyone, I went in and got tested to be sure that he had not brought anything home to me. I was very relieved to find out that I was clear of all STDs, but I was pregnant. When my child is old enough to marry and be sexually active I will make sure I educate him or her about STDs and safety. People should not be afraid to be tested ever, because it is for their own safety and safety of their unborn child if pregnant.
Lisa, I totally agree with you. STD's can be life threatening, if gone untreated. If someone has a friend that has been infected, it is definitely a wise choice to encourage them to seek medical attention immediately.
I agree that not knowing if a person has STD’S and prolonging the diagnoses is frightening. I would go with them to be tested for encouragement. It is better to know if one has STD’S than to worry because, worrying brings a lot of stress that can lead to a heart attack or stroke. During such a difficult time as this, a person needs to know that someone care’s about them and will be there for them whether or not they have STD’S.
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