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Living With HIV
The likelihood of dying from HIV has declined, but living with HIV still presents a unique set of problems, along with the usual challenges in the workplace and in the dating world. Author Brett Grodeck offers insight on day-to-day decisions, as well as advice on steering clear of common pitfalls that affect people with HIV or AIDS.

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Brett Grodeck
Brett Grodeck-Author, The First Year - HIV
Meet the Expert 
HIV Health Journals 
  1. Brett Grodeck
  2. What is a 'health journal'? 
  3. How do I create a health journal? 
  4. How long do I have to keep writing a health journal? 
  5. How can my doctor benefit from my personal health journal? 
Staying Healthy With HIV 
  1. Brett Grodeck
  2. Why do I need to live a healthy life if I'm dying from HIV? 
  3. Why should I stop drinking if I have HIV? 
  4. Why should I stop smoking if I have HIV? 
  5. Is it okay to take 'party drugs' to forget about HIV? 
  6. Is it ok to use crystal meth once in a while if I have HIV? 
  7. What is 'HIV wasting syndrome'? 
  8. What is a healthful diet for someone with HIV? 
  9. Will exercise help fight HIV? 
  10. What types of exercises should I do if I have HIV? 
HIV And Social Security 
  1. Brett Grodeck
  2. How does 'Social Security' help me if I have HIV? 
  3. How does Social Security determine if I am disabled due to HIV? 
  4. Where can I go to get help with social security or other healthcare issues? 
Dating With HIV 
  1. Brett Grodeck
  2. Will my partner leave me if I have HIV? 
  3. Should I stop dating if I have HIV? 
  4. Should I only date other HIV positive people? 
  5. Do I have to tell my date that I am HIV positive? 
  6. When should I tell a date that I am HIV positive? 
  7. How do I tell a date that I am HIV positive? 
  8. What is 'serosorting'? 
  9. How do I find other HIV people to date? 
HIV Support 
  1. Brett Grodeck
  2. Where can I find emotional support if I have HIV? 
  3. Should I turn to my faith if I have HIV? 
  4. What is an 'AIDS Service Organization'? 
  5. What is the HIV or AIDS 'hotline'? 
  6. What is an 'HIV support group'? 
  7. What type of support group will help me deal with HIV? 
  8. How can a support group help me deal with HIV? 
  9. What types of HIV or AIDS groups should I avoid? 

Popular Questions

  • How can my doctor benefit from my personal health journal?
  • Why should I stop smoking if I have HIV?
  • Is it okay to take 'party drugs' to forget about HIV?
  • Will exercise help fight HIV?
  • What types of exercises should I do if I have HIV?
  • How does 'Social Security' help me if I have HIV?
  • Do I have to tell my date that I am HIV positive?
  • How do I tell a date that I am HIV positive?
  • Where can I find emotional support if I have HIV?
  • How can a support group help me deal with HIV?
  • What types of HIV or AIDS groups should I avoid?
  • Is it normal to worry about dying from AIDS?
  • What do I do if my support group is depressing?
  • Will I be given counseling if I'm told I have HIV?
  • Am I going to die soon because I have HIV?
  • Should I confront the person who infected me with HIV?
  • Should I tell friends I am HIV positive?
  • Should I tell my parents I am HIV positive?
  • Should I tell my doctor and dentist I am HIV positive?
  • Why is there discrimination against people with HIV and AIDS?
  • Will I face discrimination if people know I am HIV positive?
  • Will my regular doctor stop treating me if he knows I'm HIV positive?
  • Does my employer have to accommodate my illness if I have HIV?
  • How should I plan for my future with HIV?
  • Should I fear AIDS if I have HIV?
HIV-Related Depression 
  1. Brett Grodeck
  2. Is it normal to worry about dying from AIDS? 
  3. Why should I bother living if I have HIV? 
  4. What do I do if I continually feel depressed about HIV? 
  5. What do I do if my support group is depressing? 
Learning About HIV 
  1. Brett Grodeck
  2. Where can I go to find out if I have HIV? 
  3. Will I be given counseling if I'm told I have HIV? 
  4. Should I get retested if I am told I'm HIV positive? 
Coping With HIV 
  1. Brett Grodeck
  2. What is the best advice for someone just diagnosed with HIV? 
  3. Am I going to die soon because I have HIV? 
  4. How can learning about HIV help me cope with the disease? 
  5. How can 'denial' be harmful if I am HIV positive? 
HIV Disclosure 
  1. Brett Grodeck
  2. Why should I disclose my HIV status? 
  3. When should I begin disclosing my HIV status? 
  4. What if I'm ashamed to talk about my HIV status? 
  5. Should I confront the person who infected me with HIV? 
  6. Should I tell past partners I am HIV positive? 
  7. Should I tell friends I am HIV positive? 
  8. Should I tell my parents I am HIV positive? 
  9. Should I tell close family members I am HIV positive? 
  10. Should I tell my children I am HIV positive? 
  11. Should I tell my co-workers I am HIV positive? 
  12. Should I tell my doctor and dentist I am HIV positive? 
HIV And Discrimination 
  1. Brett Grodeck
  2. Why is there a stigma related to HIV and AIDS? 
  3. Why is there discrimination against people with HIV and AIDS? 
  4. Will I face discrimination if people know I am HIV positive? 
  5. Is having HIV considered a disability? 
  6. Will my regular doctor stop treating me if he knows I'm HIV positive? 
  7. What if I've been discriminated against because I'm HIV positive? 
HIV And Job Discrimination 
  1. Brett Grodeck
  2. Can I be turned down for a job because I'm HIV positive? 
  3. Will I get fired if my employer knows I'm HIV positive? 
  4. Does my employer have to accommodate my illness if I have HIV? 
  5. Do I have to tell my employer I am HIV positive? 
Planning An HIV-Positive Future 
  1. Brett Grodeck
  2. Do I need to plan for my future if I have HIV? 
  3. How should I plan for my future with HIV? 
  4. How did HIV change your future? 
  5. Should I fear AIDS if I have HIV? 

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