... "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"? ...
... Now I am in the process of blending the two together because I was actually both.”No matter where you are in your HIV journey, you deserve to feel like yourself whether you’re in public or private. ...
... Be thankful for all that you have!Be kind. Be gentle. Be grateful."Have you found yourself striving to appear as though you have it all together? Have you discovered ways to surround yourself with others who make you feel that you are more than enough? Share what you've learned in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam.com. ...
Being Yourself Is More Than Enough
... Be thankful for all that you have!Be kind. Be gentle. Be grateful."Have you found yourself striving to appear as though you have it all together? Have you discovered ways to surround yourself with others who make you feel that you are more than enough? Share what you've learned in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam.com. ...
... I was honest about my status to all, including the one who was negative, and it appeared he was understanding and accepted my status,” one member shared.Unfortunately, others may show fear, ignorance, or discrimination. Surround yourself with supportive and respectful people to help you navigate the process of disclosing your HIV status.4. ...
Dating and HIV: 5 Tips and When To Disclose HIV Status
... I was honest about my status to all, including the one who was negative, and it appeared he was understanding and accepted my status,” one member shared.Unfortunately, others may show fear, ignorance, or discrimination. Surround yourself with supportive and respectful people to help you navigate the process of disclosing your HIV status.4. ...
... You can be a source of support for them no matter which stage of the HIV process they’re navigating, from diagnosis to treatment.Talk With Others Who UnderstandOn myHIVteam, more than 35,000 people living with HIV come together to ask questions, give advice, and share their stories with others who understand life with HIV.Are you living with HIV? ...
5 Ways To Support an HIV-Positive Person You Live With
... You can be a source of support for them no matter which stage of the HIV process they’re navigating, from diagnosis to treatment.Talk With Others Who UnderstandOn myHIVteam, more than 35,000 people living with HIV come together to ask questions, give advice, and share their stories with others who understand life with HIV.Are you living with HIV? ...
... No matter when you decide to take your ART, it’s important to take your pill at the same time every day. “I like staying on an early morning schedule taking my meds,” one member shared. “I take them every morning, religiously.”In planning when and where to take your medication, consider the following questions: What time do you wake up? ...
HIV Treatment Goals: The Best Time To Take Your Pill
... No matter when you decide to take your ART, it’s important to take your pill at the same time every day. “I like staying on an early morning schedule taking my meds,” one member shared. “I take them every morning, religiously.”In planning when and where to take your medication, consider the following questions: What time do you wake up? ...
... No matter what, you are entitled to establish the boundaries you need to maintain your emotional and physical wellbeing. Setting boundaries to take care of yourself does not make you mean or selfish – it helps you focus on what you need to do to care for yourself. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With HIV Easier
... No matter what, you are entitled to establish the boundaries you need to maintain your emotional and physical wellbeing. Setting boundaries to take care of yourself does not make you mean or selfish – it helps you focus on what you need to do to care for yourself. ...
... 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. ...