Hi there you people from the UK. I am from Malaysia and I was
diagnosed with HPV 6 years ago. And to tell you the truth I got it
from an English guy. Not that I hate him but the fact that a lot of
people are so ignorant of this "thing" that some people could even
deny that they have it. I am a member also with the HPV groups in the
states but I dont go in all the time but I do read the messages being
posted to keep myself up to date on what is happening. I think one of
the reasons why a lot of Brits who have HPV dont join this group
thing is because some of them are either in depression or in total
isolation and also some are still on the road of expansion.

I am 32 years old now. I used to have that feeling that I am a bad
person and that is why God is punishing me. But now to think of it,
there are a lot of reasons why things happen. It could have been
worse. We should consider ourselves quite lucky that we are not
handicapped, or even worse people who have full blown AIDS. They are
even more deadlier. As long as there are recurrences of warts, just
get it treated and life goes on. We cant be sulking over some growth.
And I agree with one of the person in here saying that you must look
after yourself and boost your immune system. Try cutting down on
chocolates, coffee, smoking and liquor or beer. Cos sometimes this
activates the virus.

And trust me you will be so surprised that most people would have got
it but does not show any symptoms. Some people can be carriers of the
virus where symptoms dont come out. I have read many articles that
people with HPV symptoms are less likely to develop cancer than the
ones who does not. But of course if you would go around telling
people about HPV, they would turn their heads on you and think you
are dirty that is why you have HPV. I always believe life is what we
make out of it. Look at those people who died in accidents, crash,
etc. They are healthy people but they still die. I see life
differently now and even if you meet someone, well take it slow and
try to explain to them in a nice way as in before you reveal
anything, just give them articles on HPV and get them to have a
better understanding of the virus. Then pose them some questions.
That would be a better approach. Even if they rejected you, dont
despair. At least you know they are not right for you.

Like me I suppose I am looking for some good friends as well as a
lifetime partner if it allows of course. I hope what I am saying here
would help some of you who are feeling depressed or down about this
virus. I have gone for treatment for the past years and I know it was
not a nice feeling. I even know men who goes through the checking is
painful too. I am woman by the way in case you want to know my gender
heheeh. Cheer up and if we keep this place on, we will be fine and
life is fine too. If any of you would like to have a chinese friend,
email me. (starhippo71@...)

Well in a way count yourself lucky that God did not just take your
life away without knowing what life is all about. This is to remind
us that we should not take sex for granted and we should learn to
appreciate what we have and also the people that is around us. It is
a tough journey of life but with our great patience and love, we get
through it without any problems. Okay better leave you all to think
about it properly and if there are any problems that you need someone
to listen, I am always here.

Cheerio matey,
Michelle