... "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"? ...
... Although self-acceptance is not an overnight or linear process, you can still engage in self-care behaviors along the way. One myHIVteam member wrote: “I am more determined now than ever before to focus on my mental health and my immune system.”4. ...
5 Ways To Receive Emotional Support With HIV
... Although self-acceptance is not an overnight or linear process, you can still engage in self-care behaviors along the way. One myHIVteam member wrote: “I am more determined now than ever before to focus on my mental health and my immune system.”4. ...
... 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. ...
... This is me, along with a bug that lives inside me, named HIV.This article and poem were written by myHIVteam member Gabriel as part of the Member Spotlight series. Gabriel believes in loving and educating yourself and losing the fear of death and welcoming LIFE. Do you want to be a part of the myHIVteam Member Spotlight Series? ...
How an AIDS-related Form of Cancer Changed My World Forever
... This is me, along with a bug that lives inside me, named HIV.This article and poem were written by myHIVteam member Gabriel as part of the Member Spotlight series. Gabriel believes in loving and educating yourself and losing the fear of death and welcoming LIFE. Do you want to be a part of the myHIVteam Member Spotlight Series? ...
... “Undetectable” means that the instrument used to test a blood sample can’t find enough virus to give a number value. For people with well-controlled HIV prior to pregnancy, guidelines recommend continuing that treatment while pregnant. ...
HIV and Pregnancy: Preventing Transmission
... “Undetectable” means that the instrument used to test a blood sample can’t find enough virus to give a number value. For people with well-controlled HIV prior to pregnancy, guidelines recommend continuing that treatment while pregnant. ...
... Food and Drug Administration, news release, March 5, 2019; National Public RadioCopyright © 2019 All rights reserved. ...
... Even when HIV is well treated, people with HIV who are aging have the same stroke risk that all older people do.A very bad headache can be a sign of a stroke. Other signs include drooping on one side of the face, slurred speech, and an inability to lift both arms. If you have these signs, seek emergency medical attention immediately. ...
Headaches and HIV: 7 Causes To Consider
... Even when HIV is well treated, people with HIV who are aging have the same stroke risk that all older people do.A very bad headache can be a sign of a stroke. Other signs include drooping on one side of the face, slurred speech, and an inability to lift both arms. If you have these signs, seek emergency medical attention immediately. ...
... Most people experience few or mild post-exposure prophylaxis side effects, and completing all follow-up appointments is important for your health.Talk to Your Healthcare Provider About PEPIf you believe you or your partner has been accidentally exposed to HIV, contact your healthcare provider or visit an emergency department right away to get help. ...
PEP Side Effects: What To Expect and Tips for Managing Them
... Most people experience few or mild post-exposure prophylaxis side effects, and completing all follow-up appointments is important for your health.Talk to Your Healthcare Provider About PEPIf you believe you or your partner has been accidentally exposed to HIV, contact your healthcare provider or visit an emergency department right away to get help. ...
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