what would u do if ur friend just told you he was HIV+?

Question

just wanna see wat u all will say please dont be rude....

Answer 1

I would be understanding and supportive- just like I would for any friend who had an illness. Any illness. There are just a few extra precautions to take, but HIV does not make him a leper.

Answer 2

Have you had contact with your friend sexually? Has he ever gotten his blood onto one of your cuts? If so.. get tested and inform your dr. No? Well then dont worry.. continue to be his friend. Support him. He is going to need someone there to help him make the most out of life and live it to the fullest.

Talk about things with him. Sometime he may need to talk about AIDS or talk through his own situation as a way to think out loud. Having AIDS can make a person angry, frustrated, depressed, scared, and lonely, just like any other serious illness. Listening, trying to understand, showing you care, and helping him work through his emotions is a big part of home care. Maybe look into a support group for him.

Touch him.. hug him..kiss him pat him and hold his hand to let him know that you care. Some people dont like physical closeness much.. but touch is a powerful way to show him that you care.

Get out together. If they are able, go to social events, shopping, riding around, walking around the block, or just into the park, yard, or porch to sit in the sun and breath fresh air.

Answer 3

Most importantly be supportive. Also, educate yourself. Learn all you can. If you love this person you will want to understand what they are going through, what t cells are and what means when they have only 3, learn what the medications are and how they affect the person taking them, learn about the support groups your friend can attend and volunteer opportunities are for you. There is a lot to khow. Educate yourself.

Most importantly just be there and be supportive.

Answer 4

Be supportive and don't treat him any different then you normally do before you found out he is HIV positive. Let him know that you aren't going to judge him but hope he does the right thing by seeking medical attention and lets any one know about it up front when he is in a relationship with someone.

Answer 5

I would give him a big kiss on his forhead and a big hug, then i would tell him that my reaction may be way different from everyone else he chooses to tell, but, that I am here for him that we will prolong his life as long as God permits. that there is nothing to fear because there are many options out there to prolong life and to keep healthy. That, in our search for love and acceptance we all put ourselves in the path of catching something these days. That its russian roulette and we all have to be accountable for our choices. there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I will walk thru that tunnel with you, you can count on Me!!

Answer 6

HIV is no longer a terminal illness so just tell your friend to take care of himself and go to a doctor to find out his CD4 cell count and viral load to determine if he needs meds.

Answer 7

I'm not going in depth about a cure but if my friend had it I'd cure it threw proper alkalizing of the body,you may think I'm crazy but theres nothing that cant be cured,and i know this for a fact...health questions can be send [e-mail]

Answer 8

if you are a true friend, then give them all the love, hugs and cuddles they need, don't ever be frightened, there is no need to be, they need you now, be their friend, listen to them, give them time to express their feeling, treat them like the person they were before they told you. there life still goes on, they don't want the early fear of dying young too, don't remind them, they have every right to live a life too.

Answer 9

Be the persons friend. HIV doesnt make a person any different.

Answer 10

Stop drinking from the same cup or sharing a hair brush.