... That being said, many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. Looking back now, after 18 years of living with HIV, I say to myself, “What a wonderful human being I am. What a good person I am, with dignity and self-worth. ...
An HIV Diagnosis — and Journey to Acceptance
... That being said, many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. Looking back now, after 18 years of living with HIV, I say to myself, “What a wonderful human being I am. What a good person I am, with dignity and self-worth. ...
... Gray points out that “at its core, mindfulness is really approaching the present moment with openness, with curiosity, purposefully, and just being aware of what’s around you. ...
How HIV Can Affect Your Mental Health
... Gray points out that “at its core, mindfulness is really approaching the present moment with openness, with curiosity, purposefully, and just being aware of what’s around you. ...
... Be aware of those judgments. Ask yourself where this is coming from. Use the moment to be gentle and compassionate with yourself.Do you recall a time when you were particularly critical of yourself? What are you doing to show yourself kindness in those moments? Share in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam. ...
Ready to Stop Judging Yourself?
... Be aware of those judgments. Ask yourself where this is coming from. Use the moment to be gentle and compassionate with yourself.Do you recall a time when you were particularly critical of yourself? What are you doing to show yourself kindness in those moments? Share in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam. ...
... Keep your pill bottles in a spot that will keep you aware of them. (Note that the medications should be stored at room temperature — between 68 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit — in their original containers.) Get in the habit of taking your medication after daily tasks, such as brushing your teeth or eating a meal. ...
PEP Side Effects: What To Expect and Tips for Managing Them
... Keep your pill bottles in a spot that will keep you aware of them. (Note that the medications should be stored at room temperature — between 68 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit — in their original containers.) Get in the habit of taking your medication after daily tasks, such as brushing your teeth or eating a meal. ...
... Practicing self-acceptance can help you define that boundary and know when to seek emotional support.One myHIVteam member wrote about their perspective on self-acceptance: “Many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. ...
5 Ways To Receive Emotional Support With HIV
... Practicing self-acceptance can help you define that boundary and know when to seek emotional support.One myHIVteam member wrote about their perspective on self-acceptance: “Many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. ...
... It is a safe and effective method of HIV prevention for both men and women, and it may be especially beneficial for those with multiple sexual partners, people who use injected drugs, or those who have a partner living with HIV. PrEP is only effective at preventing HIV and not other STIs. ...
5 Ways To End HIV Stigma
... It is a safe and effective method of HIV prevention for both men and women, and it may be especially beneficial for those with multiple sexual partners, people who use injected drugs, or those who have a partner living with HIV. PrEP is only effective at preventing HIV and not other STIs. ...
... Jot down your questions as you think of them and bring your list to your appointments so you can remember your questions and write down the answers.Manage Your AppointmentsIf you already rely on a digital calendar or paper planner to manage work and family obligations, stick with that method for managing your new doctor’s visits. ...
You’ve Just Been Diagnosed With HIV. Now What?
... Jot down your questions as you think of them and bring your list to your appointments so you can remember your questions and write down the answers.Manage Your AppointmentsIf you already rely on a digital calendar or paper planner to manage work and family obligations, stick with that method for managing your new doctor’s visits. ...
... “Undetectable” means that the instrument used to test a blood sample can’t find enough virus to give a number value. For people with well-controlled HIV prior to pregnancy, guidelines recommend continuing that treatment while pregnant. ...
HIV and Pregnancy: Preventing Transmission
... “Undetectable” means that the instrument used to test a blood sample can’t find enough virus to give a number value. For people with well-controlled HIV prior to pregnancy, guidelines recommend continuing that treatment while pregnant. ...
... If you’re living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you’re already aware of the impact the condition can have on your life — but chances are strong that other people in your orbit don’t know as much as they could about the disease. ...
HIV Awareness: How To Get Involved
... If you’re living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you’re already aware of the impact the condition can have on your life — but chances are strong that other people in your orbit don’t know as much as they could about the disease. ...
... This method is not generally better than serologic testing — the regular HIV blood test — for most situations. ...
Diagnosing HIV
... This method is not generally better than serologic testing — the regular HIV blood test — for most situations. ...
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