Positive living with HIV

When diagnosed with an HIV infection, it is important to make a commitment to living positively. By living a positive lifestyle you are ensuring a healthier, longer life.

Positive living means adhering to your treatment and maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise, not smoking, good nutrition and a positive outlook on life. Antiretroviral treatment (ART) alone may not assist in alleviating some of the symptoms associated with HIV but a positive outlook coupled with a healthy lifestyle and exercise will make your future so much brighter.

One of the attributes of living positively is not living in isolation. Disclose your status to one or more of your friends or family members who can support you and help in the healing process.

If you are HIV positive, register on the GEMS HIV Disease Management Programme to get the support and access to the healthcare benefits you need. For help call 0860 436 736 and our trained counsellors and professional nurses are at your disposal to answer any questions.