... During a video chat, you can: Watch family open gifts Have them show you the decorations around the house Read a holiday story or poem to the children Sing favorite holiday songs together Adjust Your ExpectationsEven without a chronic illness like HIV, holidays often come with high expectations that lead to disappointment and stress. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Living With HIV
... During a video chat, you can: Watch family open gifts Have them show you the decorations around the house Read a holiday story or poem to the children Sing favorite holiday songs together Adjust Your ExpectationsEven without a chronic illness like HIV, holidays often come with high expectations that lead to disappointment and stress. ...
... Watch the video to hear Humberto’s perspective on acceptance and breaking away from HIV stigma. Transcription 00:00:00:16 - 00:00:35:33HumbertoYa que hay mucha desinformación sobre el tema. Si no hacemos algo al respecto seguirá esta epidemia. Cuando yo tenía 19 años es cuando recibí el diagnostico de VIH. El estigma de VIH lo fomenta el silencio. ...
Overcoming HIV Stigma: How I Found Self-Acceptance and Became an Advocate
... Watch the video to hear Humberto’s perspective on acceptance and breaking away from HIV stigma. Transcription 00:00:00:16 - 00:00:35:33HumbertoYa que hay mucha desinformación sobre el tema. Si no hacemos algo al respecto seguirá esta epidemia. Cuando yo tenía 19 años es cuando recibí el diagnostico de VIH. El estigma de VIH lo fomenta el silencio. ...
... However, many doctors allow someone else to be present on the phone or a video chat during an appointment. Before your appointment, you may want to tell your loved one about any concerns you plan on discussing with your doctor. They can help ensure you bring up everything you want to talk about. ...
How To Talk to Your Doctor About Weight Gain and HIV
... However, many doctors allow someone else to be present on the phone or a video chat during an appointment. Before your appointment, you may want to tell your loved one about any concerns you plan on discussing with your doctor. They can help ensure you bring up everything you want to talk about. ...
... “I was part of a video Zoom support group, which was helping a lot, so I recommend as much support as you can find,” another noted. Following are five small but meaningful steps you can take to support an HIV-positive person in your life.1. Take Them to and From Medical AppointmentsGoing through HIV treatment can be overwhelming. ...
5 Ways To Support an HIV-Positive Person You Live With
... “I was part of a video Zoom support group, which was helping a lot, so I recommend as much support as you can find,” another noted. Following are five small but meaningful steps you can take to support an HIV-positive person in your life.1. Take Them to and From Medical AppointmentsGoing through HIV treatment can be overwhelming. ...
... Some scabbing or flaking is normal, but you should always resist the urge to pick.Stay away from the sun (and tanning beds) for four weeks after getting a tattoo. ...
... “I’m always nervous at the doctor.”Another member responded, “I’m always nervous at the doctor’s office too … especially if I’m getting my viral load numbers. I’m sure, like me, the worrying is for naught.”Members Make the Community StrongerSince myHIVteam launched in 2016, we have grown to become more than 40,000 members strong. ...
Billy Porter on Navigating His HIV Diagnosis
... “I’m always nervous at the doctor.”Another member responded, “I’m always nervous at the doctor’s office too … especially if I’m getting my viral load numbers. I’m sure, like me, the worrying is for naught.”Members Make the Community StrongerSince myHIVteam launched in 2016, we have grown to become more than 40,000 members strong. ...
... This is a good life and if I remember to be grateful for what I do have (roof over my head, did in my stomach, clothes, and shoes, a bed to lie in, a toothbrush) things I didn't always have, I'll be happier. Have a great day, you lovely people.""Another great day in the making! Be thankful for all that you have!Be kind. Be gentle. Be grateful." ...
Being Yourself Is More Than Enough
... This is a good life and if I remember to be grateful for what I do have (roof over my head, did in my stomach, clothes, and shoes, a bed to lie in, a toothbrush) things I didn't always have, I'll be happier. Have a great day, you lovely people.""Another great day in the making! Be thankful for all that you have!Be kind. Be gentle. Be grateful." ...
... I am forcing myself to take some me-time. sometimes I feel compelled to always be doing something. I have got to keep a vigilant watch on my health, as well as my spirit.""Today was a great day, had a few errands to run, pampered myself a little."Have you successfully set boundaries that help you manage HIV? ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With HIV Easier
... I am forcing myself to take some me-time. sometimes I feel compelled to always be doing something. I have got to keep a vigilant watch on my health, as well as my spirit.""Today was a great day, had a few errands to run, pampered myself a little."Have you successfully set boundaries that help you manage HIV? ...
... “I’m not always happy,” they said. “I have to push myself to get through the day sometimes, and it’s tough because anxiety is always around the corner for me. ...
Here are four ways to save money on medications...