... "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"? ...
... Once it’s healed for four weeks, you can apply sunblock to the tattooed area for protection.If you have any signs of an allergic reaction or infection, call your health care provider right away. ...
Getting a Tattoo With HIV: 6 Facts You Should Know
... Once it’s healed for four weeks, you can apply sunblock to the tattooed area for protection.If you have any signs of an allergic reaction or infection, call your health care provider right away. ...
... "Please take care everyone, be safe, and mostly enjoy the good in your life and don't let those bad thoughts and ordeals take away all the good. Rekindle the fire you once had and burn bright into all the tomorrows." "I felt a lot of emotions. I felt fear, the kind of fear that I felt when they gave me my diagnosis. ...
Replace Fear-Based Thinking with Love-Based Thinking
... "Please take care everyone, be safe, and mostly enjoy the good in your life and don't let those bad thoughts and ordeals take away all the good. Rekindle the fire you once had and burn bright into all the tomorrows." "I felt a lot of emotions. I felt fear, the kind of fear that I felt when they gave me my diagnosis. ...
... It happens to all of us. Some members of myHIVteam have found the practice of "allowing and letting be" in the midst of a trying to be a way to minimize anxiety or heaviness. Mindfulness experts suggest a few ways that we can notice -- not push away -- how we feel during difficult moments. ...
Acceptance: Realigning Expectations and Extending Grace to Ourselves
... It happens to all of us. Some members of myHIVteam have found the practice of "allowing and letting be" in the midst of a trying to be a way to minimize anxiety or heaviness. Mindfulness experts suggest a few ways that we can notice -- not push away -- how we feel during difficult moments. ...
... Walking through life with HIV isn’t easy or what we asked for, but it makes all the difference to walk this new path with others who understand. Have you found your new normal? ...
Finding a New Normal: Living With HIV
... Walking through life with HIV isn’t easy or what we asked for, but it makes all the difference to walk this new path with others who understand. Have you found your new normal? ...
... New medication side effects — If you start taking new HIV medications and notice more headaches or other strange symptoms, tell your doctor right away. They can check if the medicine is causing the problem and find a solution. ...
Headaches and HIV: 7 Causes To Consider
... New medication side effects — If you start taking new HIV medications and notice more headaches or other strange symptoms, tell your doctor right away. They can check if the medicine is causing the problem and find a solution. ...
... Be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking so that they can identify any potential problems.Learning More About PrEPIf you think PrEP might be a good option for you or your partner, talk to your doctor to learn more. ...
PrEP vs. PEP: Differences, Effectiveness, and When to Use Each
... Be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking so that they can identify any potential problems.Learning More About PrEPIf you think PrEP might be a good option for you or your partner, talk to your doctor to learn more. ...
... Most of all, rest. Sleep through it, if you can. Do not work out while you're sick. And keep washing your hands and face. Other than that, one shot of tequila with honey and lemon at bedtime and Vick's VapoRub on your chest, neck and back before going to sleep. Check your temperature often and seek urgent care if you develop a high fever. ...
Relaxing and Managing Stress with HIV
... Most of all, rest. Sleep through it, if you can. Do not work out while you're sick. And keep washing your hands and face. Other than that, one shot of tequila with honey and lemon at bedtime and Vick's VapoRub on your chest, neck and back before going to sleep. Check your temperature often and seek urgent care if you develop a high fever. ...
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