... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... “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. ...
... I am forcing myself to take some me-time. sometimes I feel compelled to always be doing something. I have got to keep a vigilant watch on my health, as well as my spirit.""Today was a great day, had a few errands to run, pampered myself a little."Have you successfully set boundaries that help you manage HIV? ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With HIV Easier
... I am forcing myself to take some me-time. sometimes I feel compelled to always be doing something. I have got to keep a vigilant watch on my health, as well as my spirit.""Today was a great day, had a few errands to run, pampered myself a little."Have you successfully set boundaries that help you manage HIV? ...
... “I’m always nervous at the doctor.”Another member responded, “I’m always nervous at the doctor’s office too … especially if I’m getting my viral load numbers. I’m sure, like me, the worrying is for naught.”Members Make the Community StrongerSince myHIVteam launched in 2016, we have grown to become more than 40,000 members strong. ...
Billy Porter on Navigating His HIV Diagnosis
... “I’m always nervous at the doctor.”Another member responded, “I’m always nervous at the doctor’s office too … especially if I’m getting my viral load numbers. I’m sure, like me, the worrying is for naught.”Members Make the Community StrongerSince myHIVteam launched in 2016, we have grown to become more than 40,000 members strong. ...
... This is not an option that you should try before you’ve exhausted everything else, but it may be on the table if you are unable to lose weight and your overall health is at risk.As always, talk to your doctor before starting any new therapy, medication, or lifestyle change to manage weight gain with HIV. ...
4 Causes of Weight Gain With HIV
... This is not an option that you should try before you’ve exhausted everything else, but it may be on the table if you are unable to lose weight and your overall health is at risk.As always, talk to your doctor before starting any new therapy, medication, or lifestyle change to manage weight gain with HIV. ...
... Up to this point, I always thought I was a good person hanging around bad people. It was then that I realized I was like them. Guilt about my reaction to my friend's death was and has been my reason to stay clean. I know on drugs I am a totally different person. Towards the end, I started feeling like I was better than all this. ...
Member Spotlight: There Is Life With HIV, and I Am Proof
... Up to this point, I always thought I was a good person hanging around bad people. It was then that I realized I was like them. Guilt about my reaction to my friend's death was and has been my reason to stay clean. I know on drugs I am a totally different person. Towards the end, I started feeling like I was better than all this. ...
... Here are recent conversations from myHIVteam: "Things don't always work out the way I intend them to, but I'm learning to pivot. Not always happy when I have to do so, but I'm learning to be more flexible." "Forgive because we, too, need forgiveness. Be patient with yourself and others without allowing yourself to be taken advantage of." ...
Patience: Accepting That Control Requires Self-Care
... Here are recent conversations from myHIVteam: "Things don't always work out the way I intend them to, but I'm learning to pivot. Not always happy when I have to do so, but I'm learning to be more flexible." "Forgive because we, too, need forgiveness. Be patient with yourself and others without allowing yourself to be taken advantage of." ...
... Take Your HIV Medication Make sure you always take your HIV medication on time. Treatment of HIV is vital to preventing oral issues. According to the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV have improved oral problems associated with the condition. ...
8 Tips for Preventing HIV Gum, Teeth, and Oral Problems
... Take Your HIV Medication Make sure you always take your HIV medication on time. Treatment of HIV is vital to preventing oral issues. According to the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV have improved oral problems associated with the condition. ...
... In addition, you can use the following six fatigue-fighting strategies.As always, talk with a healthcare professional if you experience new or worsening fatigue. They can determine the cause of your exhaustion and work with you to find the best ways to combat it.1. ...
Fatigue and HIV: 6 Tips for Boosting Energy
... In addition, you can use the following six fatigue-fighting strategies.As always, talk with a healthcare professional if you experience new or worsening fatigue. They can determine the cause of your exhaustion and work with you to find the best ways to combat it.1. ...
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