... "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"? ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... Sometimes it looks like meditating to clear the mind. How do you stop fear from taking over? Join the conversation below. ...
... Even if it’s an unexpected topic, talking about your status and STI testing can help your partner learn more about HIV and their risk as a straight person.Your status is your information to share when you feel ready, but keep in mind that certain states and countries require HIV disclosure. ...
5 Reasons Straight People Should Talk About PrEP
... Even if it’s an unexpected topic, talking about your status and STI testing can help your partner learn more about HIV and their risk as a straight person.Your status is your information to share when you feel ready, but keep in mind that certain states and countries require HIV disclosure. ...
... Here are some conversations about staying active: • Does staying active at the gym help take your mind off things? • I realized that exercise keeps my mind and body busy, I have released a lot of stress and it keeps my mind from negative things.• Saw my therapist yesterday and they suggested getting outside and being still in the beauty of nature. ...
Staying Active and HIV
... Here are some conversations about staying active: • Does staying active at the gym help take your mind off things? • I realized that exercise keeps my mind and body busy, I have released a lot of stress and it keeps my mind from negative things.• Saw my therapist yesterday and they suggested getting outside and being still in the beauty of nature. ...
... However, many health care providers continue to promote protected sex and advise against risk-taking behaviors among people with HIV and undetectable viral load.More research may be needed before health experts change their guidance regarding HIV-transmission risk with a partner who has an undetectable viral load. ...
Can Straight People Get HIV? Risk of Infection From Vaginal Sex
... However, many health care providers continue to promote protected sex and advise against risk-taking behaviors among people with HIV and undetectable viral load.More research may be needed before health experts change their guidance regarding HIV-transmission risk with a partner who has an undetectable viral load. ...
... Get Physical ActivityIf you’re feeling fatigued, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. As one myHIVteam member noted, fatigue can make exercising a challenge, even if the incentive is there: “Prior to being diagnosed in April of 2017, I was extremely active. I ran 2 to 4 miles a day and had started weight lifting and gaining muscle. ...
Fatigue and HIV: 6 Tips for Boosting Energy
... Get Physical ActivityIf you’re feeling fatigued, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. As one myHIVteam member noted, fatigue can make exercising a challenge, even if the incentive is there: “Prior to being diagnosed in April of 2017, I was extremely active. I ran 2 to 4 miles a day and had started weight lifting and gaining muscle. ...
... For special dear ones, write a letter of gratitude detailing all the ways you are thankful for them. Engage in spiritual acts such as counting blessings or giving thanks. List a few important, positive events in your life, then reflect on what life would have been like without them. ...
Practicing Gratitude With HIV
... For special dear ones, write a letter of gratitude detailing all the ways you are thankful for them. Engage in spiritual acts such as counting blessings or giving thanks. List a few important, positive events in your life, then reflect on what life would have been like without them. ...
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