... “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...
... Continue reading to learn about four ways people with HIV can improve their sleep. 1. Maintain a Regular Sleep ScheduleTo get your body in the habit of sleeping through the night for a set number of hours, try to go to bed at the same time each night, regardless of whether it’s a weekday or weekend. ...
4 Ways To Sleep Better With HIV
... Continue reading to learn about four ways people with HIV can improve their sleep. 1. Maintain a Regular Sleep ScheduleTo get your body in the habit of sleeping through the night for a set number of hours, try to go to bed at the same time each night, regardless of whether it’s a weekday or weekend. ...
... 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 ...
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...
... The best way to prevent this type of oral cancer is to start and continue effective ART. 4. GingivitisGingivitis (gum disease) is a bacterial infection in the mouth that can lead to redness and swelling of the gums, a receding gum line, bad breath, and bleeding while flossing or brushing your teeth. ...
6 Dental and Oral Problems With HIV
... The best way to prevent this type of oral cancer is to start and continue effective ART. 4. GingivitisGingivitis (gum disease) is a bacterial infection in the mouth that can lead to redness and swelling of the gums, a receding gum line, bad breath, and bleeding while flossing or brushing your teeth. ...
... As one shared, “When I first started my HIV medicine, I weighed about 170 pounds. At 5 feet 9 inches, I looked pretty good. After starting meds and antidepressants, I’m up to around 235 pounds. I’ve maintained that weight for years.” ...
4 Causes of Weight Gain With HIV
... As one shared, “When I first started my HIV medicine, I weighed about 170 pounds. At 5 feet 9 inches, I looked pretty good. After starting meds and antidepressants, I’m up to around 235 pounds. I’ve maintained that weight for years.” ...
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