... Social Life With HIV: 5 Ways To Combat Loneliness HIV doesn’t just affect physical health. It can take a toll on emotional well-being and mental health as well. Members of myHIVteam often discuss feeling alone, especially when others don’t seem to understand or relate to their experiences. Here are five ways to combat loneliness. ...
Social Life With HIV: 5 Ways To Combat Loneliness (VIDEO)
... Social Life With HIV: 5 Ways To Combat Loneliness HIV doesn’t just affect physical health. It can take a toll on emotional well-being and mental health as well. Members of myHIVteam often discuss feeling alone, especially when others don’t seem to understand or relate to their experiences. Here are five ways to combat loneliness. ...
... You can also use the mpox vaccine locator to search by zip code.The vaccine is free, but some medical settings might charge an administration fee, which may be billed to insurance. You won’t be denied a vaccine if you can’t pay the administration fee.If You’ve Already Had Mpox, Should You Get Vaccinated? ...
Mpox Vaccines: Side Effects, Effectiveness, and More
... You can also use the mpox vaccine locator to search by zip code.The vaccine is free, but some medical settings might charge an administration fee, which may be billed to insurance. You won’t be denied a vaccine if you can’t pay the administration fee.If You’ve Already Had Mpox, Should You Get Vaccinated? ...
... But I choose to look on the bright side of life. It is a choice.No one I know chose to have HIV. No one wants to be denied love, affection, or understanding. We stand up for what we believe, and we now embrace living life to the best of our ability. ...
HIV Member Spotlight: On the Bright Side
... But I choose to look on the bright side of life. It is a choice.No one I know chose to have HIV. No one wants to be denied love, affection, or understanding. We stand up for what we believe, and we now embrace living life to the best of our ability. ...
... Some PEP medications are taken once a day, but others need to be taken twice a day. Your doctor will let you know how often to take your medicine. It’s important to take every dose at about the same time every day so that the medication is as effective as possible. Missing a dose may increase your risk of developing HIV. ...
PEP Side Effects: What To Expect and Tips for Managing Them
... Some PEP medications are taken once a day, but others need to be taken twice a day. Your doctor will let you know how often to take your medicine. It’s important to take every dose at about the same time every day so that the medication is as effective as possible. Missing a dose may increase your risk of developing HIV. ...
... To help minimize these side effects, take Sustiva on an empty stomach and take Tivicay and Biktarvy in the morning.If you think your HIV treatments, such as ART drugs, are causing sleep problems or lowering your energy levels, talk to your doctor. ...
Fatigue and HIV: 6 Tips for Boosting Energy
... To help minimize these side effects, take Sustiva on an empty stomach and take Tivicay and Biktarvy in the morning.If you think your HIV treatments, such as ART drugs, are causing sleep problems or lowering your energy levels, talk to your doctor. ...
... Some may be accepting and supportive. “I’ve dated men who are positive and one who was not. I was honest about my status to all, including the one who was negative, and it appeared he was understanding and accepted my status,” one member shared.Unfortunately, others may show fear, ignorance, or discrimination. ...
Dating and HIV: 5 Tips and When To Disclose HIV Status
... Some may be accepting and supportive. “I’ve dated men who are positive and one who was not. I was honest about my status to all, including the one who was negative, and it appeared he was understanding and accepted my status,” one member shared.Unfortunately, others may show fear, ignorance, or discrimination. ...
... Some feel like they don’t have to hide anymore and can be who they really are. This may help improve their mental health as they live with HIV. Nondisclosure, on the other hand, can make some people feel isolated and alone. ...
Tips for Disclosing Your HIV Status to Others
... Some feel like they don’t have to hide anymore and can be who they really are. This may help improve their mental health as they live with HIV. Nondisclosure, on the other hand, can make some people feel isolated and alone. ...
... Studies show that the levels of ART medication found in breast milk are lower than the levels in their blood, and the risk of side effects for babies on ART or breastfed by a parent on ART is low.If you develop detectable viral loads, you should stop breastfeeding immediately.If you’re on ART and had an undetectable viral load during pregnancy, the ...
HIV and Breastfeeding: 7 Facts To Know
... Studies show that the levels of ART medication found in breast milk are lower than the levels in their blood, and the risk of side effects for babies on ART or breastfed by a parent on ART is low.If you develop detectable viral loads, you should stop breastfeeding immediately.If you’re on ART and had an undetectable viral load during pregnancy, the ...
... Some relaxation techniques you could use include diaphragmatic breathing, visualization exercises such as a body scan, or muscle-relaxation techniques.Some methods work better than others, so listen to your body. What works well for someone else might not work for you and vice versa.3. ...
4 Ways To Sleep Better With HIV
... Some relaxation techniques you could use include diaphragmatic breathing, visualization exercises such as a body scan, or muscle-relaxation techniques.Some methods work better than others, so listen to your body. What works well for someone else might not work for you and vice versa.3. ...
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 ...
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