... “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.” ...
... 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.” ...
It’s no surprise that myHIVteam members have questions about whether they can breastfeed while HI...
... 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. ...
... As one member shared, “Haven’t told my co-workers. ...
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 ...
... You are being honest about your needs and making sure they are recognized.Members of myHIVteam shared some of their experiences with communicating directly:"Decided that I can't change my situation in life so after I wake up from this nap I'm going to try and be more positive.""Be happy because you deserve to be. ...
Tap Into the Power of Directness: Use "I"
... You are being honest about your needs and making sure they are recognized.Members of myHIVteam shared some of their experiences with communicating directly:"Decided that I can't change my situation in life so after I wake up from this nap I'm going to try and be more positive.""Be happy because you deserve to be. ...
... Relief slowly begins to creep in when this new normal is shared with others. Social support, from friends and family and from fellow members on myHIVteam, helps you slowly climb the staircase of grief into a more predictable plateau – the “new normal.” Forging social support from others with HIV can bring perspective and validation. ...
Finding a New Normal: Living With HIV
... Relief slowly begins to creep in when this new normal is shared with others. Social support, from friends and family and from fellow members on myHIVteam, helps you slowly climb the staircase of grief into a more predictable plateau – the “new normal.” Forging social support from others with HIV can bring perspective and validation. ...
When you’re living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), it’s normal to wonder if your ev...
An HIV infection has three potential stages, each of which has its own respective symptoms. Peop...
HIV Stages and Symptoms
An HIV infection has three potential stages, each of which has its own respective symptoms. Peop...