“Where can I find support?”

“How do I adjust to living with HIV?”

“How will my life be different?”

Female doctor

Once you’ve received a positive test result, you will probably feel overwhelmed, angry or scared.

These feelings are completely normal for a newly diagnosed person to feel. To begin to feel better, it is important to:

  • Get the support you’ll need from friends and family
  • Find a doctor that specializes in HIV care
  • Get informed about your options
  • Get connected to an AIDS service organization
  • Prevent HIV transmission

With proper care and treatment, you can live a long and healthy life. A positive HIV diagnosis is no longer the death sentence it was once perceived to be.