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... "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"? ...
... However, the world is quickly catching up, and having HIV no longer means social isolation. Taking care to cultivate and tend to your social relationships is a vital part of self-care. In fact, 36 percent of surveyed myHIVteam members said it is important for them to maintain a social life as part of their self-care plan. ...
7 Tips for Better Self-Care With HIV
... However, the world is quickly catching up, and having HIV no longer means social isolation. Taking care to cultivate and tend to your social relationships is a vital part of self-care. In fact, 36 percent of surveyed myHIVteam members said it is important for them to maintain a social life as part of their self-care plan. ...
... 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. ...
... Worsening mental health is especially problematic for people with HIV, as mood disorders may prevent a person from adhering to their treatment plan.Mood disorders may also sometimes contribute to substance use disorders. ...
Alcohol and HIV: Your Guide
... Worsening mental health is especially problematic for people with HIV, as mood disorders may prevent a person from adhering to their treatment plan.Mood disorders may also sometimes contribute to substance use disorders. ...
... This means starting with a low dose to see if it is effective, and gradually increase it according to your results. Ask your health care provider to help you decide whether CBD products are safe for you.It’s important that you choose a trustworthy source for your CBD. ...
CBD for HIV: Is It Effective?
... This means starting with a low dose to see if it is effective, and gradually increase it according to your results. Ask your health care provider to help you decide whether CBD products are safe for you.It’s important that you choose a trustworthy source for your CBD. ...
... Food and Drug Administration, news release, March 5, 2019; National Public RadioCopyright © 2019 All rights reserved. ...