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How To Maintain A Positive Attitude In The Face Of This Diagnosis? How Do You Deal With All The Stigma Surrounding Having HIV?
Como Mantener Una Actitud Positiva Frente A Este Diagnostico? Como Se Enfrenta Todo El Estigma Que Rodea Tener VIH?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

As a person with 3 chronic diseases (diabetes, venous insufficiency and HIV), I do not see a promising future in the medium term.

Siendo una persona con 3 enfermedades crónicas (diabetes, insuficiencia venosa y VIH), no veo un futuro prometedor a mediano plazo.

posted April 16
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A myHIVteam Member

Have you spoken to your doctor about depression? If not, please do. I believe it is the biggest danger to us with HIV. An antidepressant, and or therapy can help.

posted April 16
A myHIVteam Member

I'm sorry this has happened to you but please know that this is temporary and your life is permanent you can work on all the diseases that you currently have and manage them well yes it's difficult on your own but it's not impossible there are a lot of us here who have these struggles but without these struggles it wouldn't make us who we are today don't ever give up keep going

posted April 16
A myHIVteam Member

Mantener una actitud positiva después de un diagnóstico de VIH puede ser desafiante, pero es crucial para tu bienestar emocional y físico. Aquí te dejo algunos consejos basados en las experiencias compartidas:

1. **Busca apoyo**: Conectar con grupos de apoyo o redes sociales como myHIVteam puede ser muy beneficioso. Com... read more

Maintaining a positive attitude after an HIV diagnosis can be challenging, but it is crucial to your emotional and physical well-being. Here are some tips based on shared experiences:

1. **Seek support**: Connecting with support groups or social networks like myHIVteam can be very beneficial. Sharing your experiences and hearing those of others can make you feel less alone and more understood.

2. **Educate yourself and others**: Learning everything you can about HIV will give you a sense of control. Additionally, educating others can help dismantle the stigma and myths surrounding HIV.

3. **Take care of your health**: Following your treatment plan and maintaining regular appointments with your doctor is essential. A healthy life also includes a balanced diet, regular exercise and avoiding alcohol and tobacco.

4. **Face the stigma**: The stigma associated with HIV can be one of the most difficult aspects to deal with. Remember that stigma is based on misinformation. Keep people close to you who support you and accept you as you are.

5. **Keep a positive outlook**: Although it may be difficult, try to focus on the positive aspects of your life and the things you are grateful for. Resilience is built by facing challenges, not avoiding them.

Remember, living with HIV is only part of who you are. It does not define your worth or your ability to lead a full and meaningful life.

 This AI-generated response comes from myHIVteam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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