... However, anxiety that persists for more than six months may be diagnosed as generalized anxiety disorder, a condition that affects about 2 percent of the general population and almost 16 percent of those who are HIV-positive.You can take steps to help manage anxiety and keep it from taking over your ability to function.Sometimes, professional interventions ...
Anxiety and HIV: 4 Ways To Help With Anxiety
... However, anxiety that persists for more than six months may be diagnosed as generalized anxiety disorder, a condition that affects about 2 percent of the general population and almost 16 percent of those who are HIV-positive.You can take steps to help manage anxiety and keep it from taking over your ability to function.Sometimes, professional interventions ...
... They may be afraid and struggle to react in a helpful way. Try to remember that everyone is doing their best with difficult news. ...
... Manage stress through relaxation, meditation, or self-care activities you enjoy. ...
... 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. ...
... 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 ...
... 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. ...
... Are you concerned about your weight gain and hoping to find an effective way to manage it? Share your questions or thoughts in the comments below or by posting on myHIVteam. ...
4 Causes of Weight Gain With HIV
... Are you concerned about your weight gain and hoping to find an effective way to manage it? Share your questions or thoughts in the comments below or by posting on myHIVteam. ...
... Don't be afraid to say no. It can help to use direct "I" statements. For instance, "I am not feeling well enough to host this year" is better than "Having everyone over is just too stressful." Communicating in this way makes your needs clear without making others feel accused or burdensome. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Living With HIV
... Don't be afraid to say no. It can help to use direct "I" statements. For instance, "I am not feeling well enough to host this year" is better than "Having everyone over is just too stressful." Communicating in this way makes your needs clear without making others feel accused or burdensome. ...
... Have you successfully set boundaries that help you manage HIV?What tips would you recommend to help set healthy limits with others?Share in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With HIV Easier
... Have you successfully set boundaries that help you manage HIV?What tips would you recommend to help set healthy limits with others?Share in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam. ...