... Setting boundaries to take care of yourself does not make you mean or selfish – it helps you focus on what you need to do to care for yourself. Here are a few tips for setting boundaries clearly and compassionately: Use clear, direct language. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With HIV Easier
... Setting boundaries to take care of yourself does not make you mean or selfish – it helps you focus on what you need to do to care for yourself. Here are a few tips for setting boundaries clearly and compassionately: Use clear, direct language. ...
... As you look forward to next year, make smaller, gradual resolutions rather than huge goals that will be difficult to achieve. During the holidays and year-round, the members of myHIVteam are here for each other. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Living With HIV
... As you look forward to next year, make smaller, gradual resolutions rather than huge goals that will be difficult to achieve. During the holidays and year-round, the members of myHIVteam are here for each other. ...
... Some people struggle to drink moderately, drink more frequently than they should, or experience problems drinking such as binge drinking, alcohol use disorders, and alcohol dependence.If this sounds like you, don’t be afraid to be honest with your doctor about your habits and preferences — remember, your doctor wants to work with you to make your life ...
Alcohol and HIV: Your Guide
... Some people struggle to drink moderately, drink more frequently than they should, or experience problems drinking such as binge drinking, alcohol use disorders, and alcohol dependence.If this sounds like you, don’t be afraid to be honest with your doctor about your habits and preferences — remember, your doctor wants to work with you to make your life ...
... I wanted to die but was always afraid of suicide. All my life I had been a follower. I always wanted to fit in. I wanted to be loved. My second marriage was on the rocks because I didn't know how to be a husband to a woman. I did however know how to do drugs and sleep with any guy I could. I have always - even to this day - been afraid of needles. ...
Member Spotlight: There Is Life With HIV, and I Am Proof
... I wanted to die but was always afraid of suicide. All my life I had been a follower. I always wanted to fit in. I wanted to be loved. My second marriage was on the rocks because I didn't know how to be a husband to a woman. I did however know how to do drugs and sleep with any guy I could. I have always - even to this day - been afraid of needles. ...
... While this is technically a negative result, it’s important to be aware of the test’s limitations during the window period following exposure and to make sure your testing falls outside this window.Can You Get HIV From a Nonreactive Person? ...
... I felt vulnerable and afraid of people. I don't know what's going on with me, what do you suggest - is it too soon to get group therapy? Or is this a normal reaction?" Dealing with fear will look different for everyone. Sometimes it means arguing with our intrusive thoughts. Sometimes it looks like meditating to clear the mind. ...
Replace Fear-Based Thinking with Love-Based Thinking
... I felt vulnerable and afraid of people. I don't know what's going on with me, what do you suggest - is it too soon to get group therapy? Or is this a normal reaction?" Dealing with fear will look different for everyone. Sometimes it means arguing with our intrusive thoughts. Sometimes it looks like meditating to clear the mind. ...
... The stages rarely happen in order, and many people revisit some or all of the stages over and over.Anger sets in when we acknowledge what we’ve lost – suddenly there are new realities because of HIV: feeling afraid to be vulnerable with partners and friends, worrying about medication schedules, running to endless doctor's appointments, and losing friends ...
Finding a New Normal: Living With HIV
... The stages rarely happen in order, and many people revisit some or all of the stages over and over.Anger sets in when we acknowledge what we’ve lost – suddenly there are new realities because of HIV: feeling afraid to be vulnerable with partners and friends, worrying about medication schedules, running to endless doctor's appointments, and losing friends ...
... For example, rilpivirine — a component of many newer HIV combinations — should be taken several hours apart from certain medications used to treat heartburn or acid reflux.Speak to Your Health Care Team Deciding on the best strategies to take your HIV medications can be complicated. ...
HIV Treatment Goals: The Best Time To Take Your Pill
... For example, rilpivirine — a component of many newer HIV combinations — should be taken several hours apart from certain medications used to treat heartburn or acid reflux.Speak to Your Health Care Team Deciding on the best strategies to take your HIV medications can be complicated. ...
... She threw the dishes in the garbage because she was afraid of becoming infected. After I was discriminated against by a friend I knew before I got married, I told our church pastor not to say anything to the congregation about my husband’s illness. ...
Member Spotlight: What HIV Means To Me
... She threw the dishes in the garbage because she was afraid of becoming infected. After I was discriminated against by a friend I knew before I got married, I told our church pastor not to say anything to the congregation about my husband’s illness. ...
... These medications share common side effects such as: Loss of appetite Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Taking these medicines together could make these side effects worse. In some cases, the side effects may be mild and go away on their own, or your health care provider may decide to adjust your dosage. ...
GLP-1 Drugs and HIV: Is It Safe To Take Them With Your Meds?
... These medications share common side effects such as: Loss of appetite Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Taking these medicines together could make these side effects worse. In some cases, the side effects may be mild and go away on their own, or your health care provider may decide to adjust your dosage. ...
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