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When Do You Tell Someone Your Status?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I have so much stigma in my head about how hiv was. I remember in the 90s how horrible it was. I know it’s much more manageable now. Just can’t seem to work past all my old stigmas

A myHIVteam Member

Depends. It’s your choice

How Do You Deal With HIV Stigma Now Versus Before? Women Especially, Do You Get A Lot Of Stigma?
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I'm in those and if I disconnect without thinking about it

En esas ando y si me desconecto sin pensarlo

Tackling HIV Stigma, What Works?
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I know for me, the "stigma" associated with HIV today is different than it was 30yrs ago. I can remember not being able to use utensils,(fork, spoon, knife) i was given plasticware, at… read more

You Dont Have Your Face On Your Profile Picture, Do You Know Why? Stigma 🤔
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It's your choice if you want to put a picture up or not. Be you and be happy we love you either way. 💖 happy Easter 🐰 🐣 😊

Has Hiv-related Stigma Ever Adversely Affected Your Dating Life Or Sexual Relationships?
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I was dating a guy with HSV. So we both had something to disclose. He was ultimately looking to find some with HSV.
He's good for advice on dating for me.

I'm I The Only One Who Feels Openly Speaking About HIV/AIDS Would Make A Huge Difference In People's Perspectives Over It??
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I mean HIV/AIDS isn't as bad as most people describe it,but how will they know if we HIV positive people are afraid of spreading the information.I feel if the world gets to see it as normal(how healthy we are despite living with the virus),I think that will leave them with nothing to 'finger-point' at😌
Being HIV positive isn't a sin nor a burden,so let's paint a beautiful and bright picture together for the world to see, instead of us just meeting in the dark because we fear judgement. I feel… read more

A myHIVteam Member

I agree. Visibility is the enemy of stigma. I can live “out” without concerns, but unfortunately some can’t.

How Can You Handle Your Mood With A Diagnosis In Which Many Are Rejected?
Cómo Se Puede Manejar , El Estado De Ánimo, Con Un Diagnóstico En El Cual Muchos Son Rechazados
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What Would You Say Is Your Biggest Obstacle With HIV?
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This can be finances, insurance, side effects, stigma, dating, or just about anything. What is your biggest obstacle?

A myHIVteam Member

Passion81 talk to you care team / PCP - I have a Voucher that helps pay for the drug wether I am on Insurance or free care due to unemployment - take the stress of that out of you life at least for… read more

Why Do I See Many Women From Africa Here, But Very Few Men?
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I’ve not found a way to search members and confirm this with data, but there appears to be a much higher percentage of women than men here from the continent of Africa. Of the few men I see, several appear to have been infected at birth. Is this because a low percentage of men have the virus, or are there other reasons?

A myHIVteam Member

Even in the USA, we just did something incredibly destructive to women's healthcare by suspending Roe v Wade. If it was men's healthcare, it never would have happened.

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?
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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.

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.