This article is part ofHealth Divide: HIV, a destination in our Health Divide series.
Xiaoyu Liu / Verywell
Verywell Health: How can I best manage my HIV diagnosis?
HIV is not what it used to be.
Xiaoyu Liu / Verywell
People with HIV can live long, happy lives.
HIV causes other stressors too, including disclosing your status.
Its something you will have to discuss with your past, present, and future sexual partners.
Having to share their diagnosis can be stressful for people.
Coping with an HIV diagnosis also requires a lot of emotional support.
Managing life with HIV means understanding thatemotional healthis a big part of managing the physical condition itself.
HIV.gov.Viral suppression and an undetectable viral load.
