... 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. Here are a few tips for setting boundaries clearly and compassionately: Use clear, direct language. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With HIV Easier
... 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. Here are a few tips for setting boundaries clearly and compassionately: Use clear, direct language. ...
... Our chronic illnesses — physical, mental, or emotional — make our light shine through every shade of darkness.” My Perspective articles discuss HIV from a specific point of view. My Perspective articles don’t reflect the opinions of MyHealthTeams staff, medical experts, partners, advertisers, or sponsors. ...
An HIV Diagnosis — and Journey to Acceptance
... Our chronic illnesses — physical, mental, or emotional — make our light shine through every shade of darkness.” My Perspective articles discuss HIV from a specific point of view. My Perspective articles don’t reflect the opinions of MyHealthTeams staff, medical experts, partners, advertisers, or sponsors. ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... Be careful with leftovers — When you’re done eating, make sure to properly store and reheat leftovers to prevent bacteria from growing. ...
... Here are some quick ideas to make sure you and the people around you are using helpful terminology. Don’t say “AIDS” (the syndrome caused by late-stage HIV infection) when talking about HIV infection. AIDS cannot be transmitted from one person to another — it is a collection of symptoms someone experiences when they are very sick with HIV. ...
5 Ways To End HIV Stigma
... Here are some quick ideas to make sure you and the people around you are using helpful terminology. Don’t say “AIDS” (the syndrome caused by late-stage HIV infection) when talking about HIV infection. AIDS cannot be transmitted from one person to another — it is a collection of symptoms someone experiences when they are very sick with HIV. ...
... 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. ...
... Members of myHIVteam have found that gaining more knowledge about the condition helps them make more informed decisions about treatments and strengthens their feelings of self-reliance. If you’d like to get involved in increasing awareness about HIV, consider taking a few important steps. ...
HIV Awareness: How To Get Involved
... Members of myHIVteam have found that gaining more knowledge about the condition helps them make more informed decisions about treatments and strengthens their feelings of self-reliance. If you’d like to get involved in increasing awareness about HIV, consider taking a few important steps. ...
... 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. ...
... “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. ...
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