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What does it mean to survive HIV—but feel exhausted by survival itself?

Living with HIV today is a medical success story—but it’s also a hidden struggle. Thanks to antiretroviral therapy (ART), people with HIV are living longer, healthier lives. Yet many long-term survivors experience persistent fatigue, brain fog, chronic inflammation, and accelerated aging, even when their viral load is undetectable.

In this video, we explore the science behind HIV fatigue in long-term survivors and why survival doesn’t always feel like thriving.

🔬 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

Why HIV is no longer a death sentence, but still a lifelong battle

How viral reservoirs keep the immune system on constant alert

The role of chronic immune activation and systemic inflammation

Why people living with HIV may experience accelerated or premature aging

The connection between HIV, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, kidney disease, and cognitive decline

What HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) and “brain fog” really mean

Why U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) is a breakthrough—but not the whole story

🧠 Beyond Survival: Thriving With HIV

We also dive into solutions and emerging research, including:

Optimizing long-term HIV care beyond viral load and CD4 counts

The role of anti-inflammatory strategies and statins in HIV treatment

Lifestyle interventions: anti-inflammatory diet, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and mental health support

Why addressing HIV stigma is essential for reducing emotional and physiological exhaustion

This video reframes HIV as not just an infectious disease—but a chronic condition requiring whole-person care.