It is not an easy "Ride" as you say. It can be done and lived through just fine though. Once you are stable on treatment life is as it normally should be. Follow Through with your checkups, make sure your kidney and liver are doing well on the meds. People react differently, even if a specific medication isn't supposed to have those issues.
Above all, there will be people who will still treat you differently. Just know they are the ones who have no real knowledge of HIV while fully treated. They only know the fear, of those with the infection who don't know they have it or don't follow the treatment to suppress the virus.
You will be OK and you can Live and be Happy. I hope the best for your second tests. Keep those who care about you in your life. They are a huge help