Telling others that you are HIV positive

Becoming infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus can be a difficult process to deal with. You need to make many lifestyle changes and work hard to keep your condition under control. One problem that plagues many people with the disease is talking to others about the fact that they are HIV positive. In this article, we'll offer some tips that can help to make it easier to tell someone that you are infected.

One thing that you need to realize, when learning to cope with the disease, is that it can actually be helpful to let others know about your condition. Many see it only a negative light, fearing the fallout of what telling others may cause. Focus on the positive aspects; when someone knows about your problem, they can help you to deal with it by offering compassion and a helping hand.

You shouldn't worry about ‘hiding’ your problem, as it will only be detrimental to your psyche. One important thing to remember is that, if you know you have HIV and you knowingly transmit it to another person via unprotected sex, you may be charged with a felony. It is crucial to inform your sexual partners, that you are HIV positive, for your sake as well as for your partner's sake.

Although there can be benefits to telling others, it doesn't mean that you have to tell everyone. Some people may discriminate against you due to the disease. When you decide that you are ready to tell someone about the disease, you should carefully consider how and when to tell them. Consider the possible reactions that they might have, so that you can become more confident of what to expect from the conversation. Also, ensure that you know all of the basics of the disease, so that you can help them to better understand what you face and you can answer any questions that they might have.

They may ask you questions regarding how you became infected, so prepare for them and think about what aspects of the disease you feel comfortable speaking with the person about. It's a very serious conversation to have and you should do all that you can to make it go as easily as possible. This level of preparedness will pay off, when it comes to actually getting around to telling the person.

When you tell someone about your disease, they might not have the reaction that you expect them to have. Inevitably and unfortunately, some people simply don't know how to deal with the news. You need to remember that fact and accept their reactions, regardless of what they may be, since it is out of your control.

If you've had a bad experience with letting someone know about the illness, you may want to consider joining a support group. By meeting with people who face similar circumstances, you may be able to better cope with the illness. While being HIV-positive is a difficult thing to handle, it is not impossible to maintain a happy life, with a little hard work and effort.

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