... "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"? ...
... Joining an HIV community on social media, such as myHIVteam, can also help you connect with others.Participate in Awareness ActivitiesAnother way to raise awareness about HIV is to participate in an activity dedicated to the cause. ...
HIV Awareness: How To Get Involved
... Joining an HIV community on social media, such as myHIVteam, can also help you connect with others.Participate in Awareness ActivitiesAnother way to raise awareness about HIV is to participate in an activity dedicated to the cause. ...
... Symptoms generally last a few weeks and can include fever, sore throat, rash, diarrhea, weight loss, and headache.During the chronic or latent stage — which lasts approximately eight to 10 years without treatment — a person may experience swollen lymph nodes or no symptoms at all. ...
What Is Human Immunodeficiency Virus? What It Does and More
... Symptoms generally last a few weeks and can include fever, sore throat, rash, diarrhea, weight loss, and headache.During the chronic or latent stage — which lasts approximately eight to 10 years without treatment — a person may experience swollen lymph nodes or no symptoms at all. ...
... Participate in events like National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, or Zero HIV Stigma Day to raise awareness, educate your community, and advocate for equal rights and treatment for all individuals living with HIV. By standing up against HIV stigma, you contribute to a more supportive and inclusive society.6. ...
HIV Awareness Days: 6 Ways To Advocate for Yourself While Living With HIV
... Participate in events like National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, or Zero HIV Stigma Day to raise awareness, educate your community, and advocate for equal rights and treatment for all individuals living with HIV. By standing up against HIV stigma, you contribute to a more supportive and inclusive society.6. ...
... Identify racial and sexual identity inequities in access to these resources, and advocate for change.Some ways to speak up for change outside of your everyday conversations include posting advocacy messages on social media, attending protests and signing petitions, and calling legislators to protect health care access for people living with HIV. ...
5 Ways To End HIV Stigma
... Identify racial and sexual identity inequities in access to these resources, and advocate for change.Some ways to speak up for change outside of your everyday conversations include posting advocacy messages on social media, attending protests and signing petitions, and calling legislators to protect health care access for people living with HIV. ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... — CBS News “Is It All Bandaged Up? … It’s Not Leaking?’ ...
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