... "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"? ...
... For many people, that means connecting with loved ones, being thankful for what you have, and finding hope for the new year.Here are some mindful tips from Johns Hopkins Medicine for adjusting holiday expectations: Accept that your holidays won't be perfect and will be different from celebrations in years past. Focus on what really counts. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Living With HIV
... For many people, that means connecting with loved ones, being thankful for what you have, and finding hope for the new year.Here are some mindful tips from Johns Hopkins Medicine for adjusting holiday expectations: Accept that your holidays won't be perfect and will be different from celebrations in years past. Focus on what really counts. ...
... Many doctors have digital patient portals that allow quick communication. Doctor Discussion QuestionsThe following questions may give you an idea of what to ask during your appointment with your doctor. Does my current weight put me at higher risk for developing complications, such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes? ...
How To Talk to Your Doctor About Weight Gain and HIV
... Many doctors have digital patient portals that allow quick communication. Doctor Discussion QuestionsThe following questions may give you an idea of what to ask during your appointment with your doctor. Does my current weight put me at higher risk for developing complications, such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes? ...
... Watch the video to hear Humberto’s perspective on acceptance and breaking away from HIV stigma. Transcription 00:00:00:16 - 00:00:35:33HumbertoYa que hay mucha desinformación sobre el tema. Si no hacemos algo al respecto seguirá esta epidemia. Cuando yo tenía 19 años es cuando recibí el diagnostico de VIH. El estigma de VIH lo fomenta el silencio. ...
Overcoming HIV Stigma: How I Found Self-Acceptance and Became an Advocate
... Watch the video to hear Humberto’s perspective on acceptance and breaking away from HIV stigma. Transcription 00:00:00:16 - 00:00:35:33HumbertoYa que hay mucha desinformación sobre el tema. Si no hacemos algo al respecto seguirá esta epidemia. Cuando yo tenía 19 años es cuando recibí el diagnostico de VIH. El estigma de VIH lo fomenta el silencio. ...
... Saturated and Trans FatsOf all the dietary fat people consume, saturated fats and trans fats are the most highly correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, because both increase LDL (bad) cholesterol. Trans fats also reduce HDL (good) cholesterol. ...
Healthy Diet and Nutrition in HIV
... Saturated and Trans FatsOf all the dietary fat people consume, saturated fats and trans fats are the most highly correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, because both increase LDL (bad) cholesterol. Trans fats also reduce HDL (good) cholesterol. ...
... One myHIVteam member shared, “Too many people were told about my HIV status through gossip. But a touching moment was with an intelligent young woman living with one of my friends. Over brunch, she thanked me for making her laugh and reexamine choices of priorities. ‘I am not so stupid to be critical of things I don’t know,’ she said. ...
5 Ways To Support an HIV-Positive Person You Live With
... One myHIVteam member shared, “Too many people were told about my HIV status through gossip. But a touching moment was with an intelligent young woman living with one of my friends. Over brunch, she thanked me for making her laugh and reexamine choices of priorities. ‘I am not so stupid to be critical of things I don’t know,’ she said. ...
... It gave me strength to fight and demand representation... to this very day.It all took a toll on me back in 1994, when I felt alone and against a wall. With no support and AIDS cases rising, I dove into a depression and became self-destructive. Being diagnosed with an HIV strain that was destroying my organs, I rose up and regained my spirit. ...
How an AIDS-related Form of Cancer Changed My World Forever
... It gave me strength to fight and demand representation... to this very day.It all took a toll on me back in 1994, when I felt alone and against a wall. With no support and AIDS cases rising, I dove into a depression and became self-destructive. Being diagnosed with an HIV strain that was destroying my organs, I rose up and regained my spirit. ...
... I love those that I don’t even like, and that’s very hard to do, but it’s how I learn to love myself in the midst of it all.”Another member shared their journey to self-acceptance over time: “Back then, I had created a separate person and even adopted a different name, Dave, instead of David. ...
Has Having HIV Split the Public You From the Private You?
... I love those that I don’t even like, and that’s very hard to do, but it’s how I learn to love myself in the midst of it all.”Another member shared their journey to self-acceptance over time: “Back then, I had created a separate person and even adopted a different name, Dave, instead of David. ...
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