... 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. ...
... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
Beginner's Mind - Not Knowing It All When Living with HIV
... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
... These new cells usually come from a donor and are often used to treat cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.Each man’s case helped researchers learn more about how HIV remission might work.The Chicago patient, age 67, had acute myeloid leukemia. After his transplant, he stopped taking ART, but the virus came back. ...
Two More People Potentially Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplants
... These new cells usually come from a donor and are often used to treat cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.Each man’s case helped researchers learn more about how HIV remission might work.The Chicago patient, age 67, had acute myeloid leukemia. After his transplant, he stopped taking ART, but the virus came back. ...
... Make sure your partner is getting treated and staying on HIV treatment if they’re HIV-positive to reduce the viral load you’re exposed to. Choose not to have sex — for certain periods of time or at all. Talk to Your Doctor About RisksPeople with HIV and their partners have the right to a healthy and enjoyable sex life, free of anxiety and stigma. ...
Can Straight People Get HIV? Risk of Infection From Vaginal Sex
... Make sure your partner is getting treated and staying on HIV treatment if they’re HIV-positive to reduce the viral load you’re exposed to. Choose not to have sex — for certain periods of time or at all. Talk to Your Doctor About RisksPeople with HIV and their partners have the right to a healthy and enjoyable sex life, free of anxiety and stigma. ...
... Our chronic illnesses — physical, mental, or emotional — make our light shine through every shade of darkness.” My Perspective articles discuss HIV from a specific point of view. My Perspective articles don’t reflect the opinions of MyHealthTeams staff, medical experts, partners, advertisers, or sponsors. ...
An HIV Diagnosis — and Journey to Acceptance
... Our chronic illnesses — physical, mental, or emotional — make our light shine through every shade of darkness.” My Perspective articles discuss HIV from a specific point of view. My Perspective articles don’t reflect the opinions of MyHealthTeams staff, medical experts, partners, advertisers, or sponsors. ...
... Once it’s healed for four weeks, you can apply sunblock to the tattooed area for protection.If you have any signs of an allergic reaction or infection, call your health care provider right away. ...
Getting a Tattoo With HIV: 6 Facts You Should Know
... Once it’s healed for four weeks, you can apply sunblock to the tattooed area for protection.If you have any signs of an allergic reaction or infection, call your health care provider right away. ...
... Practicing self-acceptance can help you define that boundary and know when to seek emotional support.One myHIVteam member wrote about their perspective on self-acceptance: “Many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. ...
5 Ways To Receive Emotional Support With HIV
... Practicing self-acceptance can help you define that boundary and know when to seek emotional support.One myHIVteam member wrote about their perspective on self-acceptance: “Many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. ...
... Your healthcare provider should never make you feel ashamed for seeking medical care. These conditions are more common than you may think, and they don’t define you as a person.How Are Herpes and HIV Treated? ...
Herpes vs. HIV: What’s the Difference Between Them?
... Your healthcare provider should never make you feel ashamed for seeking medical care. These conditions are more common than you may think, and they don’t define you as a person.How Are Herpes and HIV Treated? ...
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