... "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. ...
... 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. ...
... Be thankful for all that you have!Be kind. Be gentle. Be grateful."Have you found yourself striving to appear as though you have it all together? Have you discovered ways to surround yourself with others who make you feel that you are more than enough? Share what you've learned in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam.com. ...
Being Yourself Is More Than Enough
... Be thankful for all that you have!Be kind. Be gentle. Be grateful."Have you found yourself striving to appear as though you have it all together? Have you discovered ways to surround yourself with others who make you feel that you are more than enough? Share what you've learned in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam.com. ...
... — CBS News “Is It All Bandaged Up? … It’s Not Leaking?’ ...
... Food and Drug Administration, news release, March 5, 2019; National Public RadioCopyright © 2019 All rights reserved. ...
... Another said, “Gaining weight in all the wrong places. Losing body mass. Hips, behind, no longer big.” “Weight gain and hard belly. I can’t lose it no matter what I do.”— A myHIVteam member If weight changes are worrying you or interfere with your daily activities, a nutritionist or doctor can help you explore solutions.4. ...
8 Surprising Symptoms According to People With HIV
... Another said, “Gaining weight in all the wrong places. Losing body mass. Hips, behind, no longer big.” “Weight gain and hard belly. I can’t lose it no matter what I do.”— A myHIVteam member If weight changes are worrying you or interfere with your daily activities, a nutritionist or doctor can help you explore solutions.4. ...
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