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A myHIVteam Member asked a question ๐Ÿ’ญ
Geneva, IL

Whether it be medical, legal, financial , love...or all of these.....what do you do.... when these overwhelming feelings comes up?๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ˜˜
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April 3, 2022 (edited)
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Members opened up about how they cope when overwhelmed by medical, legal, financial, or relationship stress, with responses ranging from... Read more

Members opened up about how they cope when overwhelmed by medical, legal, financial, or relationship stress, with responses ranging from playful to deeply practical. Several members shared strategies including physical activity like walking or working out, creative outlets such as watching comedic shows or listening to music, venting through ranting or posting online, and seeking support from therapists, friends, or faith communities. A recurring theme was the importance of releasing tension in whatever way feels right, whether through humor, movement, connection, or simply accepting what cannot be changed and working through it one step at a time.

A myHIVteam Member

I don't stress. It is what it is. Just need to slowly work through it.

April 8, 2022
A myHIVteam Member

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April 3, 2022
A myHIVteam Member

Scream, Rant and Rave, Post on Line (maybe) Holler Yell, talk with therapist/psychiatrist, continue the above until Iโ€™m able to work things out or just let go of the situation when I feel I canโ€™t do anything else. Maybe not the โ€œSanestโ€ of ways but it seems to work for me. ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

April 3, 2022
A myHIVteam Member

Drinks, workout, hike, and slaying is what helps me when my mood gets to that.

April 3, 2022
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