... "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"? ...
... 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. ...
... Low risk — Zidovudine treatment for two weeks Medium risk — Zidovudine treatment for four to six weeks High risk — HIV therapy with three-drug treatment from birth for two to six weeks; if less than six weeks, continued use of zidovudine alone to complete six weeks of therapy Breastfeeding In the past, health experts did not recommend that an HIV-positive ...
HIV and Pregnancy: Preventing Transmission
... Low risk — Zidovudine treatment for two weeks Medium risk — Zidovudine treatment for four to six weeks High risk — HIV therapy with three-drug treatment from birth for two to six weeks; if less than six weeks, continued use of zidovudine alone to complete six weeks of therapy Breastfeeding In the past, health experts did not recommend that an HIV-positive ...
... Positive thoughts for all of my peeps struggling right now." "I'm recently diagnosed. When I'm ready to date again, how do I tell my partner I'm with that I'm HIV positive? I feel so lost and hopeless." If you have a pressing question, you can go straight to the Q+A section. ...
You’ve Just Been Diagnosed With HIV. Now What?
... Positive thoughts for all of my peeps struggling right now." "I'm recently diagnosed. When I'm ready to date again, how do I tell my partner I'm with that I'm HIV positive? I feel so lost and hopeless." If you have a pressing question, you can go straight to the Q+A section. ...
... 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. ...
... It gave me strength to fight and demand representation... to this very day.It all took a toll on me back in 1994, when I felt alone and against a wall. With no support and AIDS cases rising, I dove into a depression and became self-destructive. Being diagnosed with an HIV strain that was destroying my organs, I rose up and regained my spirit. ...
How an AIDS-related Form of Cancer Changed My World Forever
... It gave me strength to fight and demand representation... to this very day.It all took a toll on me back in 1994, when I felt alone and against a wall. With no support and AIDS cases rising, I dove into a depression and became self-destructive. Being diagnosed with an HIV strain that was destroying my organs, I rose up and regained my spirit. ...
... That is a life we all deserve.My words of wisdom to you: Go live your life! Be positive! Be loving and free to be the best you that you can be! This article was written by Michael A. Hellman, a myHIVteam member, as part of the Member Spotlight Series.Do you want to be a part of the myHIVteam Member Spotlight Series? ...
HIV Member Spotlight: On the Bright Side
... That is a life we all deserve.My words of wisdom to you: Go live your life! Be positive! Be loving and free to be the best you that you can be! This article was written by Michael A. Hellman, a myHIVteam member, as part of the Member Spotlight Series.Do you want to be a part of the myHIVteam Member Spotlight Series? ...
... A negative HIV-1 or HIV-2 NAAT result alone, however, is not adequate to rule out infection, as some people can have negative test results with this assay but still have active infection.HIV-1 and HIV-2 TreatmentsDoctors recommend that almost everyone with HIV infection take antiretroviral therapy (ART). ...
HIV-1 vs. HIV-2: What Are The Differences and Can You Have Both?
... A negative HIV-1 or HIV-2 NAAT result alone, however, is not adequate to rule out infection, as some people can have negative test results with this assay but still have active infection.HIV-1 and HIV-2 TreatmentsDoctors recommend that almost everyone with HIV infection take antiretroviral therapy (ART). ...
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