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   How do I cope with HIV / AIDS?

   • The emotional, social and financial effects of HIV / AIDS can make coping with this illness very hard for you and for those close to you. But there are many services and resources for people with HIV. Most HIV / AIDS clinics have social workers, counselors or nurses who can help you or put you in touch with people who can help you.

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   How do you deal with HIV in a relationship?

   • Try to stay calm and remember that you’re not the only one dealing with this. Millions of people have HIV, and plenty of them are in relationships. Try to go into the conversation with a calm, positive attitude. Having HIV is a health issue, and it doesn’t mean anything about you as a person.

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   What should I do if my loved one has HIV?

   • Get support. Take care of yourself and get support if you need it. Turn to others for any questions, concerns, or anxieties you may have, so that the person who is diagnosed can focus on taking care of their own health. But always respect the privacy of the loved one with HIV.

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   Mar 26, 2024 · Key points. HIV is manageable like many other chronic diseases. Once you have HIV, you have it for life. Unlike some other viruses, you can't get rid of HIV completely. People with HIV who get treatment can live long, healthy lives, and protect others. Newly diagnosed with HIV. Low Resolution Video. Receiving an HIV diagnosis can be life changing.

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   • What’s The Next Step After You’Re Diagnosed with HIV?
   • How Do You Find An HIV Health Care Provider?
   • How Can You Get Support After Your HIV Diagnosis?
   • How Can You Prevent Transmitting HIV to Others?
   • Do You Have to Tell Others Your HIV Status?

   After you are diagnosed with HIV, it’s important to see a health care provider who can help you start medicine to treat HIV as soon as possible. Treatment with HIV medicine, also called antiretroviral therapy (ART), is recommended for all people with HIV, regardless of how long they’ve had the virus or how healthy they are. HIV medicine can reduce ...

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   If you were tested at a health care provider’s office or a clinic, you can ask if they offer ongoing health care services for people with HIV, or if they can refer you to a provider who does. If you were tested outside of a health care setting and need to find a provider, you can find one by using our HIV Services Locator. Just enter your ZIP code ...

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   Receiving a diagnosis of HIV can be a life-changing event. But having HIV does not mean you are going to die. Most people with HIV can live long and healthy lives if they get and stay on treatment. There will be a period of adjustment. People who are newly diagnosed can feel many emotions—sadness, hopelessness, and even anger. Pay attention to your...

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   It’s natural to be concerned about potentially transmitting HIV to someone else. It’s important to know there are ways to prevent that. The best thing you can do to prevent transmitting HIV through sex is to get on HIV treatment and get and keep your viral load at an undetectable level. This is sometimes referred to as treatment as prevention(TasP)...

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   Many people who have just learned their HIV diagnosis wonder how to tell others about it. You don’t have to tell everyone that you have HIV. Whether and how you tell others about your status—also called disclosure—is your decision. Talking to someone you trustabout your HIV diagnosis can help you process your thoughts and emotions. Sharing the news...

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   • Listen. Being diagnosed with HIV is life-changing news. Listen to your loved one and offer your support. Be available to have open, honest conversations about HIV.
   • Learn. Educate yourself about HIV: what it is, how it is and is not transmitted, how it is treated, and how people can stay healthy with HIV. Having a solid understanding of HIV is a big step forward in supporting your loved one and reassuring them that HIV is a manageable health condition.
   • Encourage treatment. Some people who are recently diagnosed may find it hard to take that first step to HIV treatment. But there are great benefits to starting treatment as soon as possible after diagnosis.
   • Support medication adherence. It’s important for people with HIV to take their HIV medicine exactly as prescribed. Ask your loved one what you can do to support them in establishing a medication routine and sticking to it.

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   However, coping with the reality of living with a chronic illness like HIV can be challenging. In addition, some antiretroviral medicines may cause symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleeplessness and may make some mental health issues worse.

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   Feb 9, 2024 · The emotional, social and financial effects of HIV/AIDS can make coping with this illness very hard for you and for those close to you. But there are many services and resources for people with HIV. Most HIV/AIDS clinics have social workers, counselors or nurses who can help you or put you in touch with people who can help you. They may be able to:

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   Learn. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs) What is HIV & AIDS? Living with HIV. In This Section. What is HIV & AIDS? What are the symptoms of HIV & AIDS? Should I get tested for HIV? How do I get treated for HIV? How do I prevent HIV? Living with HIV. What is PrEP? What is PEP? Finding out you have HIV can be tough.

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   Dec 2, 2020 · You have choices about how you respond to your feelings. There are many things you can do to deal with the mental health aspects of living with HIV. What follows are some of the most common challenges associated with a diagnosis of HIV and suggestions on how to cope with them.