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How to Tell Someone You Are HIV Positive.
From your AIDS/HIV Guide
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Time Required:
As much as you need
Here's How:
- Know why you want to tell the people you are telling. What do
you want from them?
- Anticipate their reaction. What's the
best you can hope for?
- Learn as much
as you can about HIV.
- Have articles or printed material to
give to the person to help them understand.
- Get support. Talk it over with someone you trust and come up
with a plan.
- Accept the reaction. You can't control the
fears and feelings of others.
Tips:
- Health Departments can assist with partner
notification and can do it anonymously.
- Health care
providers can give you more appropriate medical care if they know you complete
medical history.
Related Information:
More How To's from your Guide to AIDS/HIV
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