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Antidepressants For Hiv Depression

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Boston (Milton), MA
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member, I'm sure maybe someone on this site could help
There is also another site created by the same administrators of this site called https://www.mydepressionteam.com. You might be… read more

Are You Worried About Food Shortages, With All The Shutdowns Of Food Processing Plants?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
loydsj@aol.com

Since the world as a whole has been dealing with shutdowns, and the major food producing states in the USA are a mess. Should we plan and try to be prepared for a famine in this country. I myself have thought about this and do find myself squirreling away extra pantry items with long shelf life.

A myHIVteam Member

Thank you Jose. I hope you do find what you like or find someone that will make some tamales from scratch.

Have Any Of Just Given Up On Psych Meds Because They All Have Had Bad Side Effects And It Ultimately Wasnt Worth It For You?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Dracut, MA

Ive never done psych meds before but after my hiv diagnosis Ive decided to give it a go and try efexor, which just numbed me instead of heal me, and also oxycarbazepine, which instead of making me calm and collected, put me in a state of suicidal ideation/ anger/ rage/lashing out1 the exact opposite of what it was supposed to do. Im thinking about going down the road of just taking my anitiviral and thats it- I guess my broader question is have antidepressants really helped heal you or have… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Pepe I have had pretty good luck with paroxetine ( paxil). After going through a bunch of antidepressants paroxetine was the one that worked for me.

HIV Meds And Antidepressants

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago Heights, IL

Just curious..... Do any of you take antidepressants in addition to your HIV meds? If so are there any additional side effects??

A myHIVteam Member

I was prescribed them 13 years after contracting HIV As a result of the issues I faced following TB meningitis. Since this illness I’ve found that I’m far more emotionally susceptible and the… read more

December 1 Is World Aids Day

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
New Brunswick, NJ

December 1 is worlds aids day if gilead,Janssen,vivv,etc came to your door what would you say to these drug companies? I would say what took you so long the science has always been there on drug treatments what was the hold up

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member. I was just hoping to balance out the insanity you had posted for @A myHIVteam Member. Sorry you were offended. 🤠

Does Anyone Have Any Personal Experience With Sertraline/zoloft? Good Or Bad?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Dracut, MA

My HIV specialist put me on a dose of sertraline and I am just curious about what to expect , as I dont usually use antidepressants. In my case I have severe cptsd & social anxiety that ive already been addressing , but feel hopeful this might help me out more.

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member. Build from the ground up!

Lipodystrophy

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Ruston, LA

When I was diagnosed with AIDS last year (July '17) I weighed 150 lbs. Since then I have gained almost 50 lbs. I watched a video on Poz.com about lipodystrophy and I'm wondering if that is what is happening with me.

I have other health issues which keeps me from serious exercise but I do walk 6-10 miles a day for several months and still have not been able to lose more than 6 lbs. I have even improved my diet to add more protein and cut down on carbs and sugars.

Shortly after I began seeing… read more

A myHIVteam Member

I'm fat, don't like it but I'm still here, everyone isn't meant to be a size 2,imjs🤗 but life goes on 😂

Delayed HIV Treatment Initiation And Protease Inhibitors Associated With Erectile Dysfunction In Men Living With HIV

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

to get up (no pun intended) on the story, head (no pun intended) here: https://www.aidsmap.com/news/may-2021/delayed-h...
I guess my description sounds a little stiff (no pun intended).

A myHIVteam Member

Not dieabeates got tested

I Know This Is A Tough Question But Have You Ever Tried To Or Thought About Taking Your Own Life? What Stopped You?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
London, UK

A friend of mine found out he was positive and almost immediately went home and killed himself. I had often thought the same way before diagnosis but that was when it was still a death sentence.

Hard topic but I'm wondering how others feel

A myHIVteam Member

I have tried several times but by the grace of God it didn't work the last time I tried it was a year ago in April I took over 300 pills and I'm still here spent nine days in the hospital to all those… read more

When You First Heard Of Your Diagnosis, Did Suicidal Tendencies Ever Cross Your Mind?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI
A myHIVteam Member

Not at first but as months came along and as I thought I would never find love again I thought of suicide. Then I prayed to God to send me my Angel. It took years but he sent me my husband Mackfield… read more