... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... Support Them if They Decide To Disclose Their DiagnosisOne of the hardest parts of living with HIV or AIDS is the social stigma that can come along with the conditions. In fact, stigma is one of the most frequently discussed topics on myHIVteam. Deciding to disclose an HIV-positive status is not something people take lightly. ...
5 Ways To Support an HIV-Positive Person You Live With
... Support Them if They Decide To Disclose Their DiagnosisOne of the hardest parts of living with HIV or AIDS is the social stigma that can come along with the conditions. In fact, stigma is one of the most frequently discussed topics on myHIVteam. Deciding to disclose an HIV-positive status is not something people take lightly. ...
... However, many doctors allow someone else to be present on the phone or a video chat during an appointment. Before your appointment, you may want to tell your loved one about any concerns you plan on discussing with your doctor. They can help ensure you bring up everything you want to talk about. ...
How To Talk to Your Doctor About Weight Gain and HIV
... However, many doctors allow someone else to be present on the phone or a video chat during an appointment. Before your appointment, you may want to tell your loved one about any concerns you plan on discussing with your doctor. They can help ensure you bring up everything you want to talk about. ...
... This is me, along with a bug that lives inside me, named HIV.This article and poem were written by myHIVteam member Gabriel as part of the Member Spotlight series. Gabriel believes in loving and educating yourself and losing the fear of death and welcoming LIFE. Do you want to be a part of the myHIVteam Member Spotlight Series? ...
How an AIDS-related Form of Cancer Changed My World Forever
... This is me, along with a bug that lives inside me, named HIV.This article and poem were written by myHIVteam member Gabriel as part of the Member Spotlight series. Gabriel believes in loving and educating yourself and losing the fear of death and welcoming LIFE. Do you want to be a part of the myHIVteam Member Spotlight Series? ...
... I did not think that anything with this much relief and promise would come along in my lifetime, let alone now," Godfrey said. "It's a game-changer." ...
... In one study, anolunula was correlated with CD4 count, HIV stage, and time since diagnosis, increasing along with a higher count, stage, and length of time.Anolunula is the absence of the white semicircles, known as lunula, at the base of your nails. ...
4 Ways HIV May Affect Your Nails
... In one study, anolunula was correlated with CD4 count, HIV stage, and time since diagnosis, increasing along with a higher count, stage, and length of time.Anolunula is the absence of the white semicircles, known as lunula, at the base of your nails. ...
... HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND), along with anxiety, depression, and medication side effects, may contribute to trouble with memory, focus, or decision-making.One member shared, “Not able to focus at times: anxiety and depression, dizziness, very tired. Also can’t sleep.” ...
8 Surprising Symptoms According to People With HIV
... HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND), along with anxiety, depression, and medication side effects, may contribute to trouble with memory, focus, or decision-making.One member shared, “Not able to focus at times: anxiety and depression, dizziness, very tired. Also can’t sleep.” ...
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... It’s only affecting my mid-section, which is rather bulbous with a sort of ’pregnant look.’”People with HIV who have lipodystrophy may also notice more fat accumulation in their breasts or along the back of the neck (known as a buffalo hump). On the other hand, fat loss with lipodystrophy tends to affect the face, arms, legs, and buttocks. ...
HIV and Hard Belly: Lipodystrophy Pictures, Symptoms, and Treatment
... It’s only affecting my mid-section, which is rather bulbous with a sort of ’pregnant look.’”People with HIV who have lipodystrophy may also notice more fat accumulation in their breasts or along the back of the neck (known as a buffalo hump). On the other hand, fat loss with lipodystrophy tends to affect the face, arms, legs, and buttocks. ...
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