Learning that you have HIV changes your life. You may feel many different
emotions, and you may not know where to turn now that you know your diagnosis. Visiting
this website is a great start. While you may feel shocked, you can start your journey
with HIV by first focusing on these important steps:
Find a healthcare provider who knows HIV very well —
an HIV specialist. You will need to work closely with your healthcare provider
to manage your HIV. It is important to find someone you trust and with whom you
feel comfortable.
With help from an AIDS Service Organization (ASO),
you may find other support for your care. This may include talking with someone
who is living with and managing their HIV.
Find ways to cope with your diagnosis and help reveal HIV status to others.
There have been advances in the treatment of HIV. This progress is helping people
with HIV live longer. Take back control of your life and talk to your doctor about
starting treatment.
Try to keep this in mind as you start living and learning with HIV. Explore HIVTreatmentIsPower.com
to find information that can help you get back to living your life.