... I can't control everything in my life. Trying to is exhausting!!" - member of myHIVteam When first faced with an HIV diagnosis, a common fear is a lack of control over our health. How could our bodies betray us? How do we grab the reins back and fix the situation? Living with HIV forces us to recognize what we can and cannot control. ...
The Power of Letting Go of What You Can't Control
... I can't control everything in my life. Trying to is exhausting!!" - member of myHIVteam When first faced with an HIV diagnosis, a common fear is a lack of control over our health. How could our bodies betray us? How do we grab the reins back and fix the situation? Living with HIV forces us to recognize what we can and cannot control. ...
... It's time to focus on what I can do for myself rather than what I can't. Things take time and my path has always been singular and independent." "Be your own advocate, ask questions at your appointments, don't let the bureaucracy get in your way, do a lot of research, and listen to your intuition. It's most likely right. Stand tall and strong." ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... It's time to focus on what I can do for myself rather than what I can't. Things take time and my path has always been singular and independent." "Be your own advocate, ask questions at your appointments, don't let the bureaucracy get in your way, do a lot of research, and listen to your intuition. It's most likely right. Stand tall and strong." ...
... Pay close attention to the temperature of your bedroom, making sure it is not too hot or too cold but rather comfortably cool.4. Ease Yourself Into Any ChangesWhen you’re making any major changes to your schedule, do so gradually. Be patient with yourself as you get adjusted. ...
4 Ways To Sleep Better With HIV
... Pay close attention to the temperature of your bedroom, making sure it is not too hot or too cold but rather comfortably cool.4. Ease Yourself Into Any ChangesWhen you’re making any major changes to your schedule, do so gradually. Be patient with yourself as you get adjusted. ...
... This is just another reason to make sure to take your HIV medications every day and see your doctor regularly.5. Seek Outside ResourcesDating while living with HIV can be a complicated, personal journey. There is no one rule book for finding a partner, disclosing your status, and keeping you both as healthy as possible. ...
Dating and HIV: 5 Tips and When To Disclose HIV Status
... This is just another reason to make sure to take your HIV medications every day and see your doctor regularly.5. Seek Outside ResourcesDating while living with HIV can be a complicated, personal journey. There is no one rule book for finding a partner, disclosing your status, and keeping you both as healthy as possible. ...
... “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.” — A myHIVteam member 3. Set Yourself Up for a Good Night’s SleepGetting plenty of quality sleep is also important for staving off chronic fatigue. ...
Fatigue and HIV: 6 Tips for Boosting Energy
... “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.” — A myHIVteam member 3. Set Yourself Up for a Good Night’s SleepGetting plenty of quality sleep is also important for staving off chronic fatigue. ...
It’s no surprise that myHIVteam members have questions about whether they can breastfeed while HI...
... Make a Self-Care PlanMake sure you know how you will respond if you have a negative experience disclosing your HIV status. It may be helpful to have a self-care plan ready for afterward, as disclosing can be difficult and take a lot out of you emotionally. 4. ...
Tips for Disclosing Your HIV Status to Others
... Make a Self-Care PlanMake sure you know how you will respond if you have a negative experience disclosing your HIV status. It may be helpful to have a self-care plan ready for afterward, as disclosing can be difficult and take a lot out of you emotionally. 4. ...
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. ...
... If you can't bring yourself to give up the party, think of ways to save time and energy. Use paper plates, plastic flatware, and disposable tablecloths for easy cleanup. Make decorating (or de-decorating) part of the event and get everyone to help. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Living With HIV
... If you can't bring yourself to give up the party, think of ways to save time and energy. Use paper plates, plastic flatware, and disposable tablecloths for easy cleanup. Make decorating (or de-decorating) part of the event and get everyone to help. ...
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