Receiving a new HIV diagnosis can be a life-altering and nerve-wracking experience, so it’s important to give yourself time and space to process the information. Though there have been huge advancements in the field of HIV treatment over the last several decades, it’s OK to take a moment to feel all of your emotions after receiving a new diagnosis. In this episode of The Talk, advocates share their own experiences with getting diagnosed, as well as their advice for moving forward. His advice for navigating a new diagnosis is to approach with curiosity and ask for what you need. “When you’re newly diagnosed, it’s not just about the treatment,” HIV activist Ivy Kwan Arce says.