How does living with HIV impact the different dimensions of an individuals "health wheel'? What is HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system , the body's natural defense system. Living with HIV impacts your life in 6 major ways: mentally, physically, socially, sexually, spiritually and emotionally. They are also known as the different dimensions that affects an individuals health. These dimensions are interrelated and interdependent. In this blog we will briefly explain how HIV affects the different dimensions. Mentally People suffering from HIV are more likely to develop mental health disorders such as mood swings, anxiety and neurocognitive disorders. An Individuals nervous system can also be affected by opportunistic infections. This can lead to changes in behavior and function. There are three major types of HIV- associated neurocognitiv...