... One myHIVteam member shared the following advice: “What I’ve been working on lately is listening to my body, pushing through when I need to, but making sure I rest when my body tells me to rest. For me, giving myself the care I would give to someone else is not easy, but I am practicing self-compassion. It does get easier with practice.” ...
Fatigue and HIV: 6 Tips for Boosting Energy
... One myHIVteam member shared the following advice: “What I’ve been working on lately is listening to my body, pushing through when I need to, but making sure I rest when my body tells me to rest. For me, giving myself the care I would give to someone else is not easy, but I am practicing self-compassion. It does get easier with practice.” ...
... “I’ve come to discover that a majority of people seem to think a relationship with someone else is supposed to ‘complete’ them,” a member shared. “I’ve been there and done that, and the truth of the matter is that no one can make you complete except for yourself.” ...
Dating and HIV: 5 Tips and When To Disclose HIV Status
... “I’ve come to discover that a majority of people seem to think a relationship with someone else is supposed to ‘complete’ them,” a member shared. “I’ve been there and done that, and the truth of the matter is that no one can make you complete except for yourself.” ...
... As one member shared, “Haven’t told my co-workers. ...
... In other cases, formula may be too expensive or not available.6. Parents With Undetectable Viral Loads Can Breastfeed With Minimal RiskBefore you decide whether to breastfeed, you should have your viral load tested. If your viral load is high, it’s important to understand whether HIV can be transmitted through breast milk. ...
HIV and Breastfeeding: 7 Facts To Know
... In other cases, formula may be too expensive or not available.6. Parents With Undetectable Viral Loads Can Breastfeed With Minimal RiskBefore you decide whether to breastfeed, you should have your viral load tested. If your viral load is high, it’s important to understand whether HIV can be transmitted through breast milk. ...
... Another myHIVteam member shared, “Been a pretty good day ... other than an ongoing issue of not being able to fall asleep when I want. I used to make sure I was in bed and ready to sleep no later than midnight, and I would fall asleep quickly. ...
4 Ways To Sleep Better With HIV
... Another myHIVteam member shared, “Been a pretty good day ... other than an ongoing issue of not being able to fall asleep when I want. I used to make sure I was in bed and ready to sleep no later than midnight, and I would fall asleep quickly. ...
Stigma and discrimination are often experienced by those with HIV. Many who are HIV positive are ...
Stigma and HIV
Stigma and discrimination are often experienced by those with HIV. Many who are HIV positive are ...
When you’re living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), it’s normal to wonder if your ev...
... He shared, “The blessing is that a lot of people went out and got tested after seeing me with it, so it raised the awareness level. Then the curse is because of the fact that I’m doing so well, now young people say, ‘I can be like Magic …’ People have died in 22 years since I’ve had this. ...
What Magic Johnson Has Shared About His HIV Diagnosis
... He shared, “The blessing is that a lot of people went out and got tested after seeing me with it, so it raised the awareness level. Then the curse is because of the fact that I’m doing so well, now young people say, ‘I can be like Magic …’ People have died in 22 years since I’ve had this. ...
... Symptoms of CNS lymphoma include confusion, memory loss, seizures, and paralysis of the facial muscles.Invasive Cervical Cancer and Anal CancerAround 11,500 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed every year in the United States. Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus. ...
HIV Stages and Symptoms
... Symptoms of CNS lymphoma include confusion, memory loss, seizures, and paralysis of the facial muscles.Invasive Cervical Cancer and Anal CancerAround 11,500 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed every year in the United States. Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus. ...
... In some cases, the condition itself can cause weight gain. For example, people with heart failure sometimes experience body weight fluctuations from fluid retention. In other situations, treatments for the health condition may lead to weight gain. For people who take insulin to treat diabetes, weight gain can be a possible side effect. ...
4 Causes of Weight Gain With HIV
... In some cases, the condition itself can cause weight gain. For example, people with heart failure sometimes experience body weight fluctuations from fluid retention. In other situations, treatments for the health condition may lead to weight gain. For people who take insulin to treat diabetes, weight gain can be a possible side effect. ...