... "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"? ...
... Your loved one may expend all their energy just getting through their daily necessary tasks. Any errands or chores that crop up on top of those can sometimes feel like too much. Although you shouldn’t take on more than you can handle, it can be helpful to offer to pick up a larger proportion of household chores or to run errands for them. ...
5 Ways To Support an HIV-Positive Person You Live With
... Your loved one may expend all their energy just getting through their daily necessary tasks. Any errands or chores that crop up on top of those can sometimes feel like too much. Although you shouldn’t take on more than you can handle, it can be helpful to offer to pick up a larger proportion of household chores or to run errands for them. ...
... During a video chat, you can: Watch family open gifts Have them show you the decorations around the house Read a holiday story or poem to the children Sing favorite holiday songs together Adjust Your ExpectationsEven without a chronic illness like HIV, holidays often come with high expectations that lead to disappointment and stress. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Living With HIV
... During a video chat, you can: Watch family open gifts Have them show you the decorations around the house Read a holiday story or poem to the children Sing favorite holiday songs together Adjust Your ExpectationsEven without a chronic illness like HIV, holidays often come with high expectations that lead to disappointment and stress. ...
... Work with your health care team, or ask for a referral to a registered dietitian, to help you create a balanced diet and ensure you get all the nutrients your body needs. Whether you’re trying to gain or lose weight, you may need to adjust your calorie intake or change the ratio of proteins to carbohydrates you’re consuming. ...
HIV Weight Loss and Gain: 3 Ways To Maintain a Healthy Weight
... Work with your health care team, or ask for a referral to a registered dietitian, to help you create a balanced diet and ensure you get all the nutrients your body needs. Whether you’re trying to gain or lose weight, you may need to adjust your calorie intake or change the ratio of proteins to carbohydrates you’re consuming. ...
... Watch the video to hear Humberto’s perspective on acceptance and breaking away from HIV stigma. Transcription 00:00:00:16 - 00:00:35:33HumbertoYa que hay mucha desinformación sobre el tema. Si no hacemos algo al respecto seguirá esta epidemia. Cuando yo tenía 19 años es cuando recibí el diagnostico de VIH. El estigma de VIH lo fomenta el silencio. ...
Overcoming HIV Stigma: How I Found Self-Acceptance and Became an Advocate
... Watch the video to hear Humberto’s perspective on acceptance and breaking away from HIV stigma. Transcription 00:00:00:16 - 00:00:35:33HumbertoYa que hay mucha desinformación sobre el tema. Si no hacemos algo al respecto seguirá esta epidemia. Cuando yo tenía 19 años es cuando recibí el diagnostico de VIH. El estigma de VIH lo fomenta el silencio. ...
... Each day, spend five minutes writing about three things that went well for you and why you think they happened. Send thank you notes for gifts or kind acts. For special dear ones, write a letter of gratitude detailing all the ways you are thankful for them. Engage in spiritual acts such as counting blessings or giving thanks. ...
Practicing Gratitude With HIV
... Each day, spend five minutes writing about three things that went well for you and why you think they happened. Send thank you notes for gifts or kind acts. For special dear ones, write a letter of gratitude detailing all the ways you are thankful for them. Engage in spiritual acts such as counting blessings or giving thanks. ...
... However, many doctors allow someone else to be present on the phone or a video chat during an appointment. Before your appointment, you may want to tell your loved one about any concerns you plan on discussing with your doctor. They can help ensure you bring up everything you want to talk about. ...
How To Talk to Your Doctor About Weight Gain and HIV
... However, many doctors allow someone else to be present on the phone or a video chat during an appointment. Before your appointment, you may want to tell your loved one about any concerns you plan on discussing with your doctor. They can help ensure you bring up everything you want to talk about. ...
... 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. ...
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