The Role of Religion and Spirituality in HIV
Receiving a diagnosis of HIV is a very difficult time, and for some people, the emotional aspects of HIV are as difficult as the physical aspects. Why? While the physical problems can be treated with medicine, the emotional impact has no easy solutions. A person may be wondering: How and why did this happen to me? How will I go on? For answers, some turn to their family, others talk to doctors or mental health professional. Sadly, some also turn to drugs or alcohol. But, for many people, support mainly comes from spirituality and religion. What does this mean? Take a look. Is There a Difference Between Religion and Spirituality? Depending who you talk to, you will get a different answer to this question. There are different opinions as to what spirituality and religion are. Here are a few: • Spirituality – A Connection to the Past One way of viewing spirituality is that it connects the past to the present.
