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Whether it be the side effects from the medications, a date that went wrong or anything in our life that HIV has had a say in. What are some of the things that bring some relief to your day?

August 10
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Members shared a wide range of strategies for managing the stress and anxiety that come with living with HIV, from creative outlets like... Read more

Members shared a wide range of strategies for managing the stress and anxiety that come with living with HIV, from creative outlets like gardening, poetry, painting, and singing, to physical activities like cycling, hiking, gym workouts, and dancing. Several members described the power of staying active and engaged, whether through caring for grandchildren, tackling DIY projects, or immersing themselves in music throughout the day, as a way to redirect their focus and find a sense of accomplishment. A recurring theme was the importance of community, faith, self-love, and reaching out to others as vital tools for finding peace and reminding themselves they are not alone.

A myHIVteam Member

When I was working, I’d usually take on some extra service calls. Especially the challenging ones. I would get so wrapped up fixing it I’d forget that I was stressed. Then to see it work to manufacture specification it would make me feel satisfied and I’d get this relaxing feeling, a sense of accomplishment.

Now that I don’t work, my daughter asked me to take care of her children (usually 1 at a time). I take them to the public playground by my house, I get a kick just watching them play and laughing. However I usually take a magazine or a book and I read while they tire themselves out.

Or I go to the gym with new goals in mind and concentrate on reaching them. That also helps me forget about the stressors.

August 10
A myHIVteam Member

I try to take breaks, listen to music, go for a walk, and spend time with people I trust. I also remind myself to focus on what I can control instead of worrying about everything at once. When I feel overwhelmed, stepping away for a moment and giving myself time to breathe usually helps me regain perspective.🤩

August 10
A myHIVteam Member

Poetry writing/journaling, coloring or painting. Singing along to music Broadway show-tunes or 90's punk. Some of my Zoom groups are mental health helpful, and pot always helps.

August 10
A myHIVteam Member

Well on a regular day-to-day basis what I enjoy doing is gardening. My specialty are flowers but I'm beginning to learn about trees and shrubs. I enjoy sitting down and looking at the beauty of the colors after it's all done. It does bring me a lot of stress relief.

August 10 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

Good afternoon from California. I make time for myself; it's my priority. I work 7 days a week, and the first thing for me is to pray. I go to the gym daily for at least 45 minutes just because that time is mine and for me. I look in the mirror, and that's when I see myself and tell myself how much I love myself. I never miss my doctor's appointments or stop taking my medication; my health is my priority.
You are the most important thing to yourself and to you. Love yourself, laugh, cry, see everything around you. Life is beautiful, especially when you enjoy it.

Buenas tarde ,de California, yo me doy tiempo para mi es mi proridad,trabajo lo los 7 dias ala semana,lo primero para mi es orar,voy al gym a diario minimo 45 minutos solo por que ese tiempo es mio y para mi,me veo en el espejo y es ahi cuado me veo y me digo cuanto me amo,nunca pierdo mi citas con los doctores o dejar de tomar los medicamentos ,mi salud es mi prioridad.
Tu eres lo mas importante para ti y para ti,
Amate ,rie,llora ve todo lo que te rodea,la vida es hermosa y mas cuado tu lo goza

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