Coping with a positive HIV test
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There’s no right or wrong way to feel when you test positive for HIV, but there are things you can do to help you cope with the result
Angela Reynolds of the Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) says it’s important to remember that HIV treatments have improved. This means HIV is now a manageable long-term condition. ‘If you’re tested early and get appropriate healthcare and treatment, your life expectancy is normal,’ she says.
Your emotions
You may feel a range of emotions when you get your tes...
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