... "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"? ...
... It’s generally recommended that all individuals aged 15 and older be tested for HIV at least once in their lifetime. ...
... 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. ...
... Once all of the pieces of the virus are made, it’s assembled and then released from the cell. Over time, HIV infection kills off both infected and uninfected CD4-positive T cells. This lowers a person’s cell counts, which prevents their immune system from working properly. ...
How Does HIV Affect the Immune System? 5 Ways To Boost Your Immunity
... Once all of the pieces of the virus are made, it’s assembled and then released from the cell. Over time, HIV infection kills off both infected and uninfected CD4-positive T cells. This lowers a person’s cell counts, which prevents their immune system from working properly. ...
... Antibodies are produced by the immune system in response to HIV, and antigens are parts of the virus that trigger the immune system. ...
... This means that only 1 out of 5,000 tests will show a false positive.The better you follow all the directions on the test, the better chance you have of getting accurate results. Although these accuracy percentages are high, results can still be confusing. Some myHIVteam members have experienced this, and it can be an emotional roller coaster. ...
OraQuick In-Home HIV Test Kit: FAQs, Tips, and What To Expect
... This means that only 1 out of 5,000 tests will show a false positive.The better you follow all the directions on the test, the better chance you have of getting accurate results. Although these accuracy percentages are high, results can still be confusing. Some myHIVteam members have experienced this, and it can be an emotional roller coaster. ...
... Antigen/antibody tests — These look for HIV antibodies and antigens (pieces of the virus itself) in the blood. Nucleic acid tests (NATs) — These look directly for HIV’s genetic material in the blood. These tests may not detect HIV right away after exposure. ...
Herpes vs. HIV: What’s the Difference Between Them?
... Antigen/antibody tests — These look for HIV antibodies and antigens (pieces of the virus itself) in the blood. Nucleic acid tests (NATs) — These look directly for HIV’s genetic material in the blood. These tests may not detect HIV right away after exposure. ...
... 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. ...
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