What If I Have HIV/AIDS?
- Consult a health care provider who has experience treating HIV/AIDS.
- Inform sex partner(s) who may also be infected.
- Protect your sex partner(s) from HIV by following safer sex guidelines.
- Do not share needles or "works."
- Get psychological support with a therapist and/or join a support group for people with HIV/AIDS.
- Get information and social and legal support from an HIV/AIDS service organization.
- Don't share your HIV status with people who do not need to know. People with HIV may still face discrimination. Only tell people you can count on for support.
Maintain a strong immune system with regular medical checkups and a healthy lifestyle:
- Eat well.
- Get enough rest and exercise.
- Avoid illegal or recreational drugs, including alcohol and tobacco.
- Learn how to manage stress effectively.
Consider using medicines that may slow the progress of the infection.
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