... "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"? ...
... Food and Drug Administration, news release, March 5, 2019; National Public RadioCopyright © 2019 All rights reserved. ...
... 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. ...
... Attend regular medical checkups so your healthcare provider can monitor your health, provide preventive medicines or vaccines, and make necessary lifestyle recommendations to help you maintain your quality of life. HIV treatments have made living a long life with HIV possible. ...
6 Complications of HIV You Must Know About
... Attend regular medical checkups so your healthcare provider can monitor your health, provide preventive medicines or vaccines, and make necessary lifestyle recommendations to help you maintain your quality of life. HIV treatments have made living a long life with HIV possible. ...
... Some studies have shown that these sugars may depress your immune function and mood and increase your risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Don’t Forget To Drink WaterDrinking enough water is vital when you have HIV. Water transports nutrients to and from cells. ...
Healthy Diet and Nutrition in HIV
... Some studies have shown that these sugars may depress your immune function and mood and increase your risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Don’t Forget To Drink WaterDrinking enough water is vital when you have HIV. Water transports nutrients to and from cells. ...
... If you or a loved one notices changes in your mood or behaviors, contact your doctor and ask for a referral to a mental health specialist.7. Maintain a Healthy Social LifeIn the past, the stigma associated with HIV made it challenging for some people to remain social after their diagnosis. Granted, these issues are not fully eliminated. ...
7 Tips for Better Self-Care With HIV
... If you or a loved one notices changes in your mood or behaviors, contact your doctor and ask for a referral to a mental health specialist.7. Maintain a Healthy Social LifeIn the past, the stigma associated with HIV made it challenging for some people to remain social after their diagnosis. Granted, these issues are not fully eliminated. ...
... Monitor how you feel when you drink alcohol, and be willing to have open and honest conversations about drinking with your doctor and other important people in your life.If you are concerned about the alcohol use of yourself or a loved one, know that there are many support groups, substance abuse treatment programs, and other tools that can help. ...
Alcohol and HIV: Your Guide
... Monitor how you feel when you drink alcohol, and be willing to have open and honest conversations about drinking with your doctor and other important people in your life.If you are concerned about the alcohol use of yourself or a loved one, know that there are many support groups, substance abuse treatment programs, and other tools that can help. ...
... Another said, “Gaining weight in all the wrong places. Losing body mass. Hips, behind, no longer big.” “Weight gain and hard belly. I can’t lose it no matter what I do.”— A myHIVteam member If weight changes are worrying you or interfere with your daily activities, a nutritionist or doctor can help you explore solutions.4. ...
8 Surprising Symptoms According to People With HIV
... Another said, “Gaining weight in all the wrong places. Losing body mass. Hips, behind, no longer big.” “Weight gain and hard belly. I can’t lose it no matter what I do.”— A myHIVteam member If weight changes are worrying you or interfere with your daily activities, a nutritionist or doctor can help you explore solutions.4. ...
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