Positive Living: A Manual for People Affected by AIDS/HIV, 1st Edition

Positive Living: A Manual for People Affected by AIDS/HIV, 1st Edition, is a resource guide intended as a first step information source on the issues involved in living with AIDS and HIV. This resource guide is intended to arm you with information to make life with HIV/AIDS less fearful and frustrating. We have attempted to deal with many of the things you'll need to know from the issues involved in simply being tested, to emotional and and medical problems you may encounter, practical considerations like work and housing, and the spiritual side of living with HIV/AIDS. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Coming To Terms With The Diagnosis - A. Testing For Hiv Status B. Testing Hiv Positive C. Now What? D. Someone To Talk To E. Fear Of Aids F. Who To Tell G. Telling Your Family H. Dealing With Fear And Depression; Chapter 2: Anyone Can Get Aids A. Introduction B. Homosexuals C. Heterosexuals D. Bisexuals E. Hemophilia F. Aids/Hiv On The Street G. Substance Users H. Native Health; Chapter 3: Supporting Yourself A. Protecting Your Rights B. Should You Keep Working? C. Aids In The Workplace D. Claiming What