What you're feeling sounds really serious, and it's important to get help right away. If you're thinking about harming yourself or feeling like your life is in danger, please reach out immediately:
Call 988 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - available 24/7)
Call 911 for immediate emergency help
You don't have to go Show Full Answer
What you're feeling sounds really serious, and it's important to get help right away. If you're thinking about harming yourself or feeling like your life is in danger, please reach out immediately:
Call 988 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - available 24/7)
Call 911 for immediate emergency help
You don't have to go through this alone, and there are people trained to help you through these feelings. What you're describing—sleeping all day, not eating, giving up on self-care—are symptoms of depression. Depression is very common among people living with HIV. In fact, about 39% of people with HIV experience depression.
The good news is that depression is treatable. Your doctor can screen you and connect you with mental health support like a therapist or psychiatrist who can help. Many myHIVteam members have found that working with mental health professionals makes a real difference.
Please talk to your doctor as soon as possible about how you're feeling. They can help you get the support you need and deserve.
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diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or disease. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.
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myHIVteam
November 7, 2025
Hi, this is just a check-in, based on a phrase you mentioned. If you — or anyone else who sees this — is thinking about self-harm, we want to say that you are an important part of this community. No part of this is easy, but there is support that can help.
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