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Please i have this deep rooted phobia for hiv. how do i overcome it because its affecting my life and all i do. in my country therapy is not really an option. what other means can i use?? i need to go to law school soon and all i think about is hiv?

Q: please i have this deep rooted phobia for hiv. how do i overcome it because its affecting my life and all i do. in my country therapy is not really an option. what other means can i use?? i need to go to law school soon and all i think about is hiv?

: There are no easy solutions, certainly nothing that can be done in a forum like this with only brief replies. You'll need professional mental health counseling and perhaps treatment. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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There are no easy solutions, certainly nothing that can be done in a forum like this with only brief replies. You'll need professional mental health counseling and perhaps treatment. Good luck.

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Answered 7/18/2021

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A member asked:

Please i have this deep rooted phobia for hiv. how do i overcome it because its affecting my life and all i do. in my country therapy is not really an option. what other means can i use?? i need to go to law school soon and all i think about is hiv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

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