... "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"? ...
... You are not blaming or accusing the other person. You are being honest about your needs and making sure they are recognized.Members of myHIVteam shared some of their experiences with communicating directly:"Decided that I can't change my situation in life so after I wake up from this nap I'm going to try and be more positive."" ...
Tap Into the Power of Directness: Use "I"
... You are not blaming or accusing the other person. You are being honest about your needs and making sure they are recognized.Members of myHIVteam shared some of their experiences with communicating directly:"Decided that I can't change my situation in life so after I wake up from this nap I'm going to try and be more positive."" ...
... I am not able to take calls after 9 p.m.” is less accusing than “You always call late and wake me up!” Don’t try to justify or over-explain your boundary. “No” is a complete sentence. After setting boundaries, do not be surprised if you need to defend them. Some people will likely test your boundaries, especially when they are new. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With HIV Easier
... I am not able to take calls after 9 p.m.” is less accusing than “You always call late and wake me up!” Don’t try to justify or over-explain your boundary. “No” is a complete sentence. After setting boundaries, do not be surprised if you need to defend them. Some people will likely test your boundaries, especially when they are new. ...
... What works well for someone else might not work for you and vice versa.3. Optimize Your BedroomThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend adjusting your bedroom to make it easier to get a good night’s sleep. Start with the mindset that your bed should be used only for sleep or sex. ...
4 Ways To Sleep Better With HIV
... What works well for someone else might not work for you and vice versa.3. Optimize Your BedroomThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend adjusting your bedroom to make it easier to get a good night’s sleep. Start with the mindset that your bed should be used only for sleep or sex. ...
... 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. ...
... We all do it — we’re human, after all. There is a name for this generous tendency. ...
Putting Yourself First
... We all do it — we’re human, after all. There is a name for this generous tendency. ...
... — CBS News “Is It All Bandaged Up? … It’s Not Leaking?’ ...
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