... "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"? ...
... That being said, many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. Looking back now, after 18 years of living with HIV, I say to myself, “What a wonderful human being I am. What a good person I am, with dignity and self-worth. ...
An HIV Diagnosis — and Journey to Acceptance
... That being said, many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. Looking back now, after 18 years of living with HIV, I say to myself, “What a wonderful human being I am. What a good person I am, with dignity and self-worth. ...
... Have Open Conversations With Your DoctorYou may not think of emotional support as a major factor in medical HIV care, but it can actually play a part in how engaged you feel in your treatment. Telling your doctor, social worker, or other case management professional about how you’re feeling can open the door to finding additional resources. ...
5 Ways To Receive Emotional Support With HIV
... Have Open Conversations With Your DoctorYou may not think of emotional support as a major factor in medical HIV care, but it can actually play a part in how engaged you feel in your treatment. Telling your doctor, social worker, or other case management professional about how you’re feeling can open the door to finding additional resources. ...
... But recognizing when you may actually have a condition that requires a professional evaluation is important. “In my experience, and working with so many patients at different phases and stages, the type of stress that comes up early evolves over time,” Dr. Gray said. ...
How HIV Can Affect Your Mental Health
... But recognizing when you may actually have a condition that requires a professional evaluation is important. “In my experience, and working with so many patients at different phases and stages, the type of stress that comes up early evolves over time,” Dr. Gray said. ...
... Another said, “Gaining weight in all the wrong places. Losing body mass. Hips, behind, no longer big.” “Weight gain and hard belly. I can’t lose it no matter what I do.”— A myHIVteam member If weight changes are worrying you or interfere with your daily activities, a nutritionist or doctor can help you explore solutions.4. ...
8 Surprising Symptoms According to People With HIV
... Another said, “Gaining weight in all the wrong places. Losing body mass. Hips, behind, no longer big.” “Weight gain and hard belly. I can’t lose it no matter what I do.”— A myHIVteam member If weight changes are worrying you or interfere with your daily activities, a nutritionist or doctor can help you explore solutions.4. ...
... “But if I could isolate and organize each bill and allot even $10 a month toward each creditor, at the end of the day, that’s all you can do.”Support systems are crucial if you’re experiencing anxiety. You might be surprised to hear how much others can relate to your situation. ...
Anxiety and HIV: 4 Ways To Help With Anxiety
... “But if I could isolate and organize each bill and allot even $10 a month toward each creditor, at the end of the day, that’s all you can do.”Support systems are crucial if you’re experiencing anxiety. You might be surprised to hear how much others can relate to your situation. ...
... or who are feeling it actually in this moment. 00:04:20:17 - 00:05:24:18Dr. ...
... If you or a loved one notices changes in your mood or behaviors, contact your doctor and ask for a referral to a mental health specialist.7. Maintain a Healthy Social LifeIn the past, the stigma associated with HIV made it challenging for some people to remain social after their diagnosis. Granted, these issues are not fully eliminated. ...
7 Tips for Better Self-Care With HIV
... If you or a loved one notices changes in your mood or behaviors, contact your doctor and ask for a referral to a mental health specialist.7. Maintain a Healthy Social LifeIn the past, the stigma associated with HIV made it challenging for some people to remain social after their diagnosis. Granted, these issues are not fully eliminated. ...
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