Oh, you don’t need that
“Oh, you don’t need that.” This was the reply from my family GP when I asked for a HIV test for the first time. He was our family doctor.
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August 2016
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August 2016
Choices and changes
My testing experience was not planned nor was my result expected. In 1988 I was unwell for a long period of time, I lost about three stone in weight, had night sweats and cold fevers.
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August 2016
I had always put off testing for HIV
After putting off testing for HIV, 'Nathan' shares his story when he found out he was HIV positive.
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August 2016
Testing positive
It was a bit of a surprise when she leaned across the table, held my hand and said “I’m sorry to tell you that you’ve tested HIV positive.”
15
March 2016
A few things that keep me going
Like many people living with HIV, I work full-time. I worked before my diagnosis and I’ve continued to work since my diagnosis.
15
March 2016
Finding the confidence to get back out there
Once you become poz, then what? Do you stop having sex, be unhappy, overthink, not go out, feel fearful and anxious?
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March 2016
Women and PrEP – some differences
A number of major international studies show the use of Truvada as an oral PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) can help prevent the transmission of HIV.
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March 2016
Being my own detective (with side effects)
In 1995, at the age of 37 I became HIV+. At the time I felt my whole life was falling apart.
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March 2016
Returning to work and dealing effectively with Centrelink
I have HIV and a number of other chronic health conditions including living with a mental health diagnosis.
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February 2016
Dispensing of HIV medications in NSW community pharmacies
Positive Life surveyed people living with HIV to gather feedback on their experiences of the post-implementation of dispensing HIV medications in NSW community pharmacies.
