... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... Food and Drug Administration Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol, Cannabidiolic Acid, and Cannabidiolic Acid Methyl Ester as Treatments for Nausea and Vomiting — Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cancer Management — Cancers Anxiety — Medical Cannabis and CBD in Mental Healthcare Cannabidiol Adverse Effects and Toxicity — Current ...
CBD for HIV: Is It Effective?
... Food and Drug Administration Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol, Cannabidiolic Acid, and Cannabidiolic Acid Methyl Ester as Treatments for Nausea and Vomiting — Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cancer Management — Cancers Anxiety — Medical Cannabis and CBD in Mental Healthcare Cannabidiol Adverse Effects and Toxicity — Current ...
... For example, some ART drugs, like atazanavir (Reyataz) and rilpivirine (Edurant), need high levels of stomach acid for proper absorption. Because GLP-1 receptor agonists can reduce the release of this acid, they might affect how well these ART drugs work. ...
GLP-1 Drugs and HIV: Is It Safe To Take Them With Your Meds?
... For example, some ART drugs, like atazanavir (Reyataz) and rilpivirine (Edurant), need high levels of stomach acid for proper absorption. Because GLP-1 receptor agonists can reduce the release of this acid, they might affect how well these ART drugs work. ...
... They may be afraid and struggle to react in a helpful way. Try to remember that everyone is doing their best with difficult news. ...
... The window period is 18 days to 90 days for a rapid antibody/antigen test and 18 days to 45 days for an antibody/antigen laboratory test.A nonreactive antibody/antigen test means that the test did not detect HIV antibodies or HIV antigens in your blood sample.Nucleic Acid TestsAlso known as viral load tests, NATs look directly for HIV and can tell how ...
What Does a Nonreactive HIV Test Mean? Understanding Your Results
... The window period is 18 days to 90 days for a rapid antibody/antigen test and 18 days to 45 days for an antibody/antigen laboratory test.A nonreactive antibody/antigen test means that the test did not detect HIV antibodies or HIV antigens in your blood sample.Nucleic Acid TestsAlso known as viral load tests, NATs look directly for HIV and can tell how ...
... 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 ...
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