... "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"? ...
... You are not blaming or accusing the other person. You are being honest about your needs and making sure they are recognized.Members of myHIVteam shared some of their experiences with communicating directly:"Decided that I can't change my situation in life so after I wake up from this nap I'm going to try and be more positive."" ...
Tap Into the Power of Directness: Use "I"
... You are not blaming or accusing the other person. You are being honest about your needs and making sure they are recognized.Members of myHIVteam shared some of their experiences with communicating directly:"Decided that I can't change my situation in life so after I wake up from this nap I'm going to try and be more positive."" ...
... I am not able to take calls after 9 p.m.” is less accusing than “You always call late and wake me up!” Don’t try to justify or over-explain your boundary. “No” is a complete sentence. After setting boundaries, do not be surprised if you need to defend them. Some people will likely test your boundaries, especially when they are new. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With HIV Easier
... I am not able to take calls after 9 p.m.” is less accusing than “You always call late and wake me up!” Don’t try to justify or over-explain your boundary. “No” is a complete sentence. After setting boundaries, do not be surprised if you need to defend them. Some people will likely test your boundaries, especially when they are new. ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... “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. ...
... — CBS News “Is It All Bandaged Up? … It’s Not Leaking?’ ...
... 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. ...
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