Frequently asked question: When do you tell someone else that you have an HIV infection?

Telling someone else that you have HIV is not easy. You may have encountered a negative response in the past when you told someone. It is not pleasant if someone reacts shocked, dismissive or judgmental. If this is the response, it is usually down to a lack of knowledge: most people know very little about HIV and unfortunately there are still many prejudices and taboos surrounding the virus. This type of negative reaction therefore says nothing about you as a person. Never forget that.
Fortunately, people can react very well too, and understand and accept that you have HIV. You can share your feelings and experiences with them and get a lot of support from them.

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