Are taking treatments a good thing or a bad thing?
Many people say that the good thing about taking treatments is that it gives them every chance to live a longer healthy life. Treatments have stopped HIV becoming a death sentence for them and they now have the chance to continue with their lives and even start a new relationship or explore new work opportunities. Surveys of positive people on treatments have shown that many are hopeful for a better future, because by taking treatments, fewer people are getting sick. Today HIV is seen as a manageable medical condition. Some people say that taking treatments is a bad thing because they find it difficult to swallow pills and take blood tests, and they feel anxious most of the time about their blood results. Taking treatments also reminds them that they are HIV positive and sometimes they dont want to think about this. They may also get stressed if they forget to take their pills on time. Some are concerned about the long-term effects of taking treatment drugs and some feel that the side
