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Getting involved through activism and volunteering
Taking an active part in your own health care can make you feel better. Making your own informed decisions, rather than leaving all the decisions to your doctor, is an important part of this. Although information on treatment may seem overwhelming, you can learn the basics. Staying informed is a good way to have more control over your health care. Being involved with an AIDS group and its activities helps you keep up with new information. And volunteer work can be very rewarding. You may want to try public speaking, peer counselling, or working for a food bank. If there isn't already a support group in your area that meets your needs, you may want to think about starting one. An AIDS group may be able to give you a hand, and other people would benefit from your efforts. Contact your nearest AIDS group to find out how you can get involved. Activism has been an important force in improving government policy and getting services for people who have HIV or AIDS. | 
