How Many HIV Positive People Have Struggled With Addiction?

Do you think your addiction had a part in getting HIV? How did you find support? Are there any groups for those of us that are HIV positive and struggle with addiction?

Dating

I have known I am HIV + since July 2016. I have been reluctant to date because I am afraid to divulge my status due to the stigma associated with the disease. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Weight Struggles

Does anyone else have issues and struggles with weight control? Been going to gym etc still having hard time losing

Has HIV Stopped You From Dating?

Unfortunately, I have been rejected several times when I disclosed my HIV status....so, I’ve given up. I no longer wanted to be rejected and after a couple of times, I began to feel unwanted.
It’s been 8...9 years since I’ve been with anyone. I’ve simply stopped dating.
Has anyone else felt the same way? Has HIV stopped you from even trying to date?

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What is your biggest struggle being HIV positive?

For me, I guess it would be always having a sore throat. It has never gone away and its already been a year

HIV Prevention Commercials

Does it bother anyone (or offend) that the new commercials on regular and internet based television airwaves, for HIV/AIDS treatments, show gay men in loving and caring relationships as their poster senerio for needing PREP or Truvada or any other treatment?

Would You Date Someone Who Is HIV-, And If So, Are There Struggles?

Having a partner who is HIV- seems to have some frustrations at times. I find there are times where I can get quite frustrated because above all else, I just need someone who understands. So I will leave the question open... Would you date someone who is HIV-? If so, have you ever had frustrations or struggles with the fact that you are HIV+ and they are HIV-?

How Do You Maintain A Healthy Mental State As Well As A Healthy Status

Sometimes in being HIV positive for longer than 10 years you learn how to put on a front a mask and before ripping the mask off you find your mental being discombobulated because of Shoulda Coulda Woulda and what would they think and what someone's expectations are and can you just be fine in your own HIV body .How not to become depressed how not to become withdrawn or alienate yourself @A myHIVteam Member. Sometimes different struggles and… read more

Can A HIV Positive Person Contaminate A Swimming Pool If They Are Not Wearing A Bathing Suit?

I have a friend that informed me that he needed his bathing suit because his father was worried he would contaminate the swimming pool with HIV. I tried to reassure my friend, but he was quite ademate about that this was a serious threat.

Is this possible and if it's not, what can advice can i give him?

Dating And HIV Positive

So who has dated since finding out they were positive?

I am going on a date with a girl I've known since high school tomorrow. She knows I'm positive, but not necessarily what I'm looking for! I'm going to get practice! Is that messed up? She knows I'm not serious. I have found since being positive, dating hasn't been my first priority. I need to break that ice though. Is anyone else the same way?