Is it normal to be so afraid when i read about aids?

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I won't lie I am afraid of getting/contracting hiv/aids. I am afraid of other disease ravaging my body!
I am not afraid of people who have hiv or aids.
I have close relatives who are hiv+ and I dont feel fear when I am with them.
But when I READ about aids it scares me to death. I even feel down for sometime afterwards.
A couple of days ago I found out about lipodystrophy and it made me feel very afraid and mad.
I wish I had the power to cure every disease, sooth every broken heart and stop all wars and crime.
Even as I type I cant completely shake my saddness. I read the funny posts and comments and they made me feel better.
My point is my fear normal and do others feel depressed when they read about so much suffering in the world?
(sorry I hope my story isn't too long).

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  • SweetSherry
    12 years ago

    Awwwww you're such a sweetie I wish I had the power to heal broken hearts too

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  • CountryRoads
    13 years ago

    All you can do is have SAFE sex, and encourage others to do so, as well. STDs are so prevalent...it's up to you to be safe.

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  • SassyFrassyLassie_old
    13 years ago

    Here, watch this documentary, it'll make you feel better about HIV & AIDS.

    http://www.houseofnumbers.com/site/

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  • MegaDethfan1992
    13 years ago

    dont read about hiv/aids or diseases

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