"The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so f...
... 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. ...
... accumulating in places it’s not supposed to — like the pancreas or liver.People living with lipodystrophy may develop: Insulin resistance and high insulin levels (the hormone cells need to use glucose or sugar for energy) Diabetes Pancreatitis (inflammation in the pancreas, the organ that makes insulin) Fatty liver disease Metabolic syndrome Keep in mind ...
HIV and Hard Belly: Lipodystrophy Pictures, Symptoms, and Treatment
... accumulating in places it’s not supposed to — like the pancreas or liver.People living with lipodystrophy may develop: Insulin resistance and high insulin levels (the hormone cells need to use glucose or sugar for energy) Diabetes Pancreatitis (inflammation in the pancreas, the organ that makes insulin) Fatty liver disease Metabolic syndrome Keep in mind ...
... 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. ...
... Doing so can give your loved one the break they may need to get their energy back after a tough day.One member wrote of their experience: “Sorry I haven’t been on lately, I’ve been tired and hurting from work and trying to catch up on my car and insurance bills … I’ve been hurting in my legs and arms: This weekend, they killed.”4. ...
5 Ways To Support an HIV-Positive Person You Live With
... Doing so can give your loved one the break they may need to get their energy back after a tough day.One member wrote of their experience: “Sorry I haven’t been on lately, I’ve been tired and hurting from work and trying to catch up on my car and insurance bills … I’ve been hurting in my legs and arms: This weekend, they killed.”4. ...
... The term “marijuana” refers to a product made from the Cannabis sativa plant that contains significant amounts of the substance tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the mind-altering component of cannabis that gives people a “high” feeling. ...
Medical Marijuana and HIV: Can It Help?
... The term “marijuana” refers to a product made from the Cannabis sativa plant that contains significant amounts of the substance tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the mind-altering component of cannabis that gives people a “high” feeling. ...
... Some HIV medications used in antiretroviral therapy can have mental health side effects like symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as trouble sleeping.Sharing your feelings with your doctor can be intimidating, so here are some tips before you go into your appointment: Have some questions in mind beforehand. ...
5 Ways To Receive Emotional Support With HIV
... Some HIV medications used in antiretroviral therapy can have mental health side effects like symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as trouble sleeping.Sharing your feelings with your doctor can be intimidating, so here are some tips before you go into your appointment: Have some questions in mind beforehand. ...
... Sometimes it looks like meditating to clear the mind. How do you stop fear from taking over? Join the conversation below. ...
... HIV/AIDS Reports Protect Yourself During Sex — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Prioritizing Pleasure and Correcting Misinformation in the Era of U=U — The Lancet HIV HIV Transmission Risk Through Anal Intercourse: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Implications for HIV Prevention — International Journal of Epidemiology Estimating Per-Act ...
Can Straight People Get HIV? Risk of Infection From Vaginal Sex
... HIV/AIDS Reports Protect Yourself During Sex — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Prioritizing Pleasure and Correcting Misinformation in the Era of U=U — The Lancet HIV HIV Transmission Risk Through Anal Intercourse: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Implications for HIV Prevention — International Journal of Epidemiology Estimating Per-Act ...
... 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. ...
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