Your feelings

2007

Code: 135
Category: Living with HIV General

When we are told that we have HIV, most of us experience some of a wide range of feelings. Common feelings include fear, worry, loneliness, shame,   embarrassment, sadness, blame, dirtiness, hopelessness, anger at ourselves, anger at others and guilt. Some of us just feel numb, and some of us carry on as if nothing has happened. Some of us even feel relieved.

Research suggests that although anybody can have difficulties with their feelings and emotional wellbeing, people with HIV are more likely to experience
these difficulties. But there are simple, everyday things we can do to look after our emotional well-being. This booklet can be read from cover to cover, or you
might find it more helpful to dip in and out of sections that seem relevant.