CHOOSING TO SHARE YOUR HIV STATUS
Choosing to tell someone that you’re living with HIV can feel like a big step. You never know how they might react and that can be challenging.
It’s important to know there is no right or wrong way to do it. Take your time and make sure you’re ready, and remember, if you never feel ready that’s ok too. The decision to share your status should always be your choice and your choice alone.
Below you can find support and advice for when you choose to tell others about your positive status.
TALKING TO OTHERS ABOUT HIV
Telling others: Tom’s story
Speaking from his own experience, Tom offers advice on how to disclose your HIV status to others and the importance of talking to the right people.
Telling others: Romy’s story
After diagnosis, fear played a large role in Romy’s life. But, with the support of her therapist, she built the confidence to share her status with her father and others.
Telling others: Angelina’s story
Telling people about your HIV status can be a huge relief, but it’s okay to wait and only let others know once you are ready.
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WHAT'S NEXT?
There was a time when HIV care focused solely on suppressing the virus. As HIV care has evolved, ensuring a good quality of life for people living with HIV is now just as important as effective HIV treatment and care.
Having a long, healthy life should be achievable for most people living with HIV today.1 This may mean that your health and treatment needs change over time.
- National Health Service. HIV and AIDS. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/. [Accessed September 2021]
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If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellowcard in the Google Play or Apple App store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
If you are from outside the UK, you can report adverse events to GSK/ViiV by selecting your region and market, here.