... Understanding what does and doesn’t spread HIV can help you make informed choices, protect yourself and others, and challenge the persistent myths that contribute to stigma. Let’s take a closer look at the real risks and the science behind HIV transmission. What Is HIV? ...
Can You Get HIV From Sharing a Drink? Myths vs. Facts
... Understanding what does and doesn’t spread HIV can help you make informed choices, protect yourself and others, and challenge the persistent myths that contribute to stigma. Let’s take a closer look at the real risks and the science behind HIV transmission. What Is HIV? ...
... If you have a loved one living with HIV, use your voice to call out HIV stigma, myths, and misconceptions when you hear them. ...
5 Ways To End HIV Stigma
... If you have a loved one living with HIV, use your voice to call out HIV stigma, myths, and misconceptions when you hear them. ...
... going through, or a mental health specialist.Talk With Others Who UnderstandOn myHIVteam, the social network for people with HIV and their loved ones, more than 41,000 members come together to ask questions, give advice, and share their stories with others who understand life with HIV.Are you a straight person living with HIV, and have you encountered myths ...
5 Reasons Straight People Should Talk About PrEP
... going through, or a mental health specialist.Talk With Others Who UnderstandOn myHIVteam, the social network for people with HIV and their loved ones, more than 41,000 members come together to ask questions, give advice, and share their stories with others who understand life with HIV.Are you a straight person living with HIV, and have you encountered myths ...
... Virus Infection — Journal of the American Dietetic Association HIV and Nutrition and Food Safety — HIVinfo.NIH.gov The Association of HIV/AIDS Treatment Side Effects With Health Status, Work Productivity, and Resource Use — AIDS Care Screening for Mental Health Conditions — National HIV Curriculum Sleep Tips: 6 Steps to Better Sleep — Mayo Clinic Myths ...
Fatigue and HIV: 6 Tips for Boosting Energy
... Virus Infection — Journal of the American Dietetic Association HIV and Nutrition and Food Safety — HIVinfo.NIH.gov The Association of HIV/AIDS Treatment Side Effects With Health Status, Work Productivity, and Resource Use — AIDS Care Screening for Mental Health Conditions — National HIV Curriculum Sleep Tips: 6 Steps to Better Sleep — Mayo Clinic Myths ...
... Myths surrounding HIV persist, and some people still fear close contact with those who are living with HIV. ...
... I wanted to die but was always afraid of suicide. All my life I had been a follower. I always wanted to fit in. I wanted to be loved. My second marriage was on the rocks because I didn't know how to be a husband to a woman. I did however know how to do drugs and sleep with any guy I could. I have always - even to this day - been afraid of needles. ...
Member Spotlight: There Is Life With HIV, and I Am Proof
... I wanted to die but was always afraid of suicide. All my life I had been a follower. I always wanted to fit in. I wanted to be loved. My second marriage was on the rocks because I didn't know how to be a husband to a woman. I did however know how to do drugs and sleep with any guy I could. I have always - even to this day - been afraid of needles. ...
... The stages rarely happen in order, and many people revisit some or all of the stages over and over.Anger sets in when we acknowledge what we’ve lost – suddenly there are new realities because of HIV: feeling afraid to be vulnerable with partners and friends, worrying about medication schedules, running to endless doctor's appointments, and losing friends ...
Finding a New Normal: Living With HIV
... The stages rarely happen in order, and many people revisit some or all of the stages over and over.Anger sets in when we acknowledge what we’ve lost – suddenly there are new realities because of HIV: feeling afraid to be vulnerable with partners and friends, worrying about medication schedules, running to endless doctor's appointments, and losing friends ...
... I felt vulnerable and afraid of people. I don't know what's going on with me, what do you suggest - is it too soon to get group therapy? Or is this a normal reaction?" Dealing with fear will look different for everyone. Sometimes it means arguing with our intrusive thoughts. Sometimes it looks like meditating to clear the mind. ...
Replace Fear-Based Thinking with Love-Based Thinking
... I felt vulnerable and afraid of people. I don't know what's going on with me, what do you suggest - is it too soon to get group therapy? Or is this a normal reaction?" Dealing with fear will look different for everyone. Sometimes it means arguing with our intrusive thoughts. Sometimes it looks like meditating to clear the mind. ...
... She threw the dishes in the garbage because she was afraid of becoming infected. After I was discriminated against by a friend I knew before I got married, I told our church pastor not to say anything to the congregation about my husband’s illness. ...
Member Spotlight: What HIV Means To Me
... She threw the dishes in the garbage because she was afraid of becoming infected. After I was discriminated against by a friend I knew before I got married, I told our church pastor not to say anything to the congregation about my husband’s illness. ...
... Don't be afraid to say no. It can help to use direct "I" statements. For instance, "I am not feeling well enough to host this year" is better than "Having everyone over is just too stressful." Communicating in this way makes your needs clear without making others feel accused or burdensome. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Living With HIV
... Don't be afraid to say no. It can help to use direct "I" statements. For instance, "I am not feeling well enough to host this year" is better than "Having everyone over is just too stressful." Communicating in this way makes your needs clear without making others feel accused or burdensome. ...
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