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Aged 46-55
Interview 04  

Interview 04

Age at Interview: 48
Sex: Male
Age at Diagnosis: 32
Background: A retired gay male who was diagnosed with HIV in 1989. His partner died of AIDS in the early 90s. He went through a 'mid-life crisis' more recently.
Brief outline:He was taking saquinavir, ritonavir, tenofovir, and ddI with few side effects. He was also taking Prozac for depression. He had an undetectable viral load. Counselling has helped him to cope.

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What it was like to end a relationship and go through a 'mid-life crisis'.

 



So it was difficult adjusting. I went through a very bad time. I got very depressed, because a second relationship of 10 years… the first one died, the second one I decided… [name of partner] yeah, that was enough. And you know it was the right decision, we shouldn't be together, but we are best friends now. It was just at the time it was very difficult. I was you know 44 or something 43, 44. I am thinking oh no I just don't want to go through this whole scene of going to the bars and trying to meet people and all of this. And you know I just thought a bit of a mid life crisis, it was a very strange time for me. And you know health wise I am thinking well what have I got to do, here I am, I'm you know I am not working. I'm you know feeling better now with the medication. I don't know you know, it has its benefits in one way, but I couldn't go back and do the [type of work] work.
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