1. You are realistic and accept your diagnosis but do not take it as a death sentence.

2. You have a fighting spirit and refuse to be helpless/hopeless.

3. You have changed lifestyles for the better.

4. You are assertive and have the ability to get out of stressful and unproductive situations.

5. You are tuned into your own psychological and physical needs, and you take care of them.

6. You are able to talk openly about your illness.

7. You have a sense of personal responsibility for your health.

8. You are altruistically involved with other persons with HIV.

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