... "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"? ...
... Building a community of people who understand each other is a great way to give and get emotional support.One myHIVteam member wrote, “Meeting with my minister today to discuss possible services for our HIV-positive sisters and brothers in and near my area, such as a truly safe support system run by peers.”Your community may have similar opportunities ...
5 Ways To Receive Emotional Support With HIV
... Building a community of people who understand each other is a great way to give and get emotional support.One myHIVteam member wrote, “Meeting with my minister today to discuss possible services for our HIV-positive sisters and brothers in and near my area, such as a truly safe support system run by peers.”Your community may have similar opportunities ...
... If you’re unsure how to prepare for this conversation, here are some tips to get the most out of discussing weight gain with your doctor.Write Down Your ConcernsBefore meeting with your doctor, write down any specific concerns you’d like to address. Having a list can help you feel prepared for your appointment. ...
How To Talk to Your Doctor About Weight Gain and HIV
... If you’re unsure how to prepare for this conversation, here are some tips to get the most out of discussing weight gain with your doctor.Write Down Your ConcernsBefore meeting with your doctor, write down any specific concerns you’d like to address. Having a list can help you feel prepared for your appointment. ...
... Positive relationships with other people “are assumed to contribute to physical and mental health either directly by meeting basic human needs, or through enhancement of coping performance by buffering stress,” the study authors noted.Remember that your health condition may have an effect on every area of your life, Dr. Gray said. ...
How HIV Can Affect Your Mental Health
... Positive relationships with other people “are assumed to contribute to physical and mental health either directly by meeting basic human needs, or through enhancement of coping performance by buffering stress,” the study authors noted.Remember that your health condition may have an effect on every area of your life, Dr. Gray said. ...
... Your loved one may expend all their energy just getting through their daily necessary tasks. Any errands or chores that crop up on top of those can sometimes feel like too much. Although you shouldn’t take on more than you can handle, it can be helpful to offer to pick up a larger proportion of household chores or to run errands for them. ...
5 Ways To Support an HIV-Positive Person You Live With
... Your loved one may expend all their energy just getting through their daily necessary tasks. Any errands or chores that crop up on top of those can sometimes feel like too much. Although you shouldn’t take on more than you can handle, it can be helpful to offer to pick up a larger proportion of household chores or to run errands for them. ...
... — CBS News “Is It All Bandaged Up? … It’s Not Leaking?’ ...
... Work with your health care team, or ask for a referral to a registered dietitian, to help you create a balanced diet and ensure you get all the nutrients your body needs. Whether you’re trying to gain or lose weight, you may need to adjust your calorie intake or change the ratio of proteins to carbohydrates you’re consuming. ...
HIV Weight Loss and Gain: 3 Ways To Maintain a Healthy Weight
... Work with your health care team, or ask for a referral to a registered dietitian, to help you create a balanced diet and ensure you get all the nutrients your body needs. Whether you’re trying to gain or lose weight, you may need to adjust your calorie intake or change the ratio of proteins to carbohydrates you’re consuming. ...
... The increased risk for type 2 diabetes was equally high in all participants, regardless of whether they took the drug.The study builds on past research linking HIV to metabolic changes and unhealthy lipid levels, such as high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol, which increase diabetes risk.How To Reduce Your Diabetes RiskIf you’re living with HIV ...
Preventing Diabetes With HIV: Study Reveals 4 Early Risks
... The increased risk for type 2 diabetes was equally high in all participants, regardless of whether they took the drug.The study builds on past research linking HIV to metabolic changes and unhealthy lipid levels, such as high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol, which increase diabetes risk.How To Reduce Your Diabetes RiskIf you’re living with HIV ...