... "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"? ...
... During a video chat, you can: Watch family open gifts Have them show you the decorations around the house Read a holiday story or poem to the children Sing favorite holiday songs together Adjust Your ExpectationsEven without a chronic illness like HIV, holidays often come with high expectations that lead to disappointment and stress. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Living With HIV
... During a video chat, you can: Watch family open gifts Have them show you the decorations around the house Read a holiday story or poem to the children Sing favorite holiday songs together Adjust Your ExpectationsEven without a chronic illness like HIV, holidays often come with high expectations that lead to disappointment and stress. ...
... Will likes to work out, listen to all types of music, and spend time with his wife.Do you want to be a part of the myHIVteam Member Spotlight Series?Let us know here: support@myHIVteam.com ...
... 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. ...
... Walking through life with HIV isn’t easy or what we asked for, but it makes all the difference to walk this new path with others who understand. Have you found your new normal? ...
Finding a New Normal: Living With HIV
... Walking through life with HIV isn’t easy or what we asked for, but it makes all the difference to walk this new path with others who understand. Have you found your new normal? ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... Positive thoughts for all of my peeps struggling right now." "I'm recently diagnosed. When I'm ready to date again, how do I tell my partner I'm with that I'm HIV positive? I feel so lost and hopeless." If you have a pressing question, you can go straight to the Q+A section. ...
You’ve Just Been Diagnosed With HIV. Now What?
... Positive thoughts for all of my peeps struggling right now." "I'm recently diagnosed. When I'm ready to date again, how do I tell my partner I'm with that I'm HIV positive? I feel so lost and hopeless." If you have a pressing question, you can go straight to the Q+A section. ...
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