... Was there a moment when you doubted yourself and later realized that your instinct was right? Or an instance when you were glad you trusted yourself? Share that moment in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam.com. ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... Was there a moment when you doubted yourself and later realized that your instinct was right? Or an instance when you were glad you trusted yourself? Share that moment in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam.com. ...
... Finding a tiny bit of control can bring us patience later. Control might look like self-care: a walk around the block, getting up early for 15 minutes of alone time, spending time each week encouraging others who have HIV or starting a gratitude journal. Don't let anyone (including yourself!) make you feel guilty for taking care of yourself. ...
Patience: Accepting That Control Requires Self-Care
... Finding a tiny bit of control can bring us patience later. Control might look like self-care: a walk around the block, getting up early for 15 minutes of alone time, spending time each week encouraging others who have HIV or starting a gratitude journal. Don't let anyone (including yourself!) make you feel guilty for taking care of yourself. ...
... More than 35 years later, I’m still here. I’ve been very fortunate to be on the leading edge of advancing new medications. At one time in 1996, I was waiting in line for the pharmacy to open so that I could get 3TC the day it was approved by the FDA. ...
HIV Member Spotlight: On the Bright Side
... More than 35 years later, I’m still here. I’ve been very fortunate to be on the leading edge of advancing new medications. At one time in 1996, I was waiting in line for the pharmacy to open so that I could get 3TC the day it was approved by the FDA. ...
... I used to make sure I was in bed and ready to sleep no later than midnight, and I would fall asleep quickly. The last few weeks, I’ve been going to bed at the same time, yet I don’t fall asleep till three or four hours later, and then feel exhausted when I get up. I just want my normal sleep cycle back!” ...
4 Ways To Sleep Better With HIV
... I used to make sure I was in bed and ready to sleep no later than midnight, and I would fall asleep quickly. The last few weeks, I’ve been going to bed at the same time, yet I don’t fall asleep till three or four hours later, and then feel exhausted when I get up. I just want my normal sleep cycle back!” ...
... He died two months later. This was the introduction of AIDS into my life. Living as my true self at age 17, I ventured to proclaim my sexuality, ignoring the "cold" bug that took my friend and that was taking many others. It hit home when one of my true loves came down with KS (Kaposi sarcoma). ...
How an AIDS-related Form of Cancer Changed My World Forever
... He died two months later. This was the introduction of AIDS into my life. Living as my true self at age 17, I ventured to proclaim my sexuality, ignoring the "cold" bug that took my friend and that was taking many others. It hit home when one of my true loves came down with KS (Kaposi sarcoma). ...
... their diagnosis.Open discussions about HIV transmission and testing can help ensure everyone knows their HIV status sooner rather than later. ...
... My doctor retested me with the rapid test using a blood sample, and it turned up negative.”Another member received a positive result on the OraQuick test and had it confirmed later. ...
... He started treatment again, then later stopped it — and this time, the virus stayed away. He’s been in remission for 10 months. This is the first time doctors have seen remission happen after the virus returned once.The Oslo patient, age 58, got a stem cell transplant with cells from his brother. ...
Two More People Potentially Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplants
... He started treatment again, then later stopped it — and this time, the virus stayed away. He’s been in remission for 10 months. This is the first time doctors have seen remission happen after the virus returned once.The Oslo patient, age 58, got a stem cell transplant with cells from his brother. ...
... But 30 Years Later, Disparities in Treatment Remain — Time HIV and African Americans: Why It’s Still a Problem — Black Men’s Health 20 Years After HIV Announcement, Magic Johnson Emphasizes: ‘I Am Not Cured’ — Frontline Elizabeth’s Story — Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Magic Johnson Opens Up About His Health, Career 30 Years After HIV Diagnosis ...
What Magic Johnson Has Shared About His HIV Diagnosis
... But 30 Years Later, Disparities in Treatment Remain — Time HIV and African Americans: Why It’s Still a Problem — Black Men’s Health 20 Years After HIV Announcement, Magic Johnson Emphasizes: ‘I Am Not Cured’ — Frontline Elizabeth’s Story — Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Magic Johnson Opens Up About His Health, Career 30 Years After HIV Diagnosis ...
... Later, he became really sick. When he went to the hospital, they told us he had pneumonia. He never got better. He was in the hospital for six weeks, and then he died on August 15. In 1988, my life changed in different ways. My kids were little, and they were asking for their daddy. ...
Member Spotlight: What HIV Means To Me
... Later, he became really sick. When he went to the hospital, they told us he had pneumonia. He never got better. He was in the hospital for six weeks, and then he died on August 15. In 1988, my life changed in different ways. My kids were little, and they were asking for their daddy. ...
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