Positive Life NSW undertook a consultation with people living with HIV and HIV sector partners as we developed a new four year Positive Life Strategic Plan (2016–2020).
“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.
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.
After putting off testing for HIV, 'Nathan' shares his story when he found out he was HIV 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.”
Once you become poz, then what? Do you stop having sex, be unhappy, overthink, not go out, feel fearful and anxious?
Like many people living with HIV, I work full-time. I worked before my diagnosis and I’ve continued to work since my diagnosis.
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.
In 1995, at the age of 37 I became HIV+. At the time I felt my whole life was falling apart.
I have HIV and a number of other chronic health conditions including living with a mental health diagnosis.
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