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Dealing With the Trauma of HIV
As anybody who's been diagnosed with HIV knows, life with the virus
has its ups and downs. But often it's how we deal with the downs that
really matters. For instance, people who have never truly been able
to cope with the trauma of their HIV diagnosis may start to miss
their doctor's appointments or skip their HIV meds. Research has
also shown conflicting evidence about the possible impact of trauma
on a person's immune system and CD4 count. Although the exact link
between HIV and trauma is not fully understood, there *are* a range
of different psychotherapies and medical interventions that can help.
This rather technical article offers a rundown of the coping methods
that can help HIVers who may be having trouble moving on after their
diagnosis.
has its ups and downs. But often it's how we deal with the downs that
really matters. For instance, people who have never truly been able
to cope with the trauma of their HIV diagnosis may start to miss
their doctor's appointments or skip their HIV meds. Research has
also shown conflicting evidence about the possible impact of trauma
on a person's immune system and CD4 count. Although the exact link
between HIV and trauma is not fully understood, there *are* a range
of different psychotherapies and medical interventions that can help.
This rather technical article offers a rundown of the coping methods
that can help HIVers who may be having trouble moving on after their
diagnosis.
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