... I can't control everything in my life. Trying to is exhausting!!" - member of myHIVteam When first faced with an HIV diagnosis, a common fear is a lack of control over our health. How could our bodies betray us? How do we grab the reins back and fix the situation? Living with HIV forces us to recognize what we can and cannot control. ...
The Power of Letting Go of What You Can't Control
... I can't control everything in my life. Trying to is exhausting!!" - member of myHIVteam When first faced with an HIV diagnosis, a common fear is a lack of control over our health. How could our bodies betray us? How do we grab the reins back and fix the situation? Living with HIV forces us to recognize what we can and cannot control. ...
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... It's time to focus on what I can do for myself rather than what I can't. Things take time and my path has always been singular and independent." "Be your own advocate, ask questions at your appointments, don't let the bureaucracy get in your way, do a lot of research, and listen to your intuition. It's most likely right. Stand tall and strong." ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... It's time to focus on what I can do for myself rather than what I can't. Things take time and my path has always been singular and independent." "Be your own advocate, ask questions at your appointments, don't let the bureaucracy get in your way, do a lot of research, and listen to your intuition. It's most likely right. Stand tall and strong." ...
... Take Medications as DirectedAfter diagnosis, the first step in managing HIV is starting antiretroviral therapy. Experts recommended starting ART right away. The biggest part of self-care with HIV is adhering to your treatment plan. Once you decide on your ART regimen with your doctor, stick to it and take all your medications as directed. ...
7 Tips for Better Self-Care With HIV
... Take Medications as DirectedAfter diagnosis, the first step in managing HIV is starting antiretroviral therapy. Experts recommended starting ART right away. The biggest part of self-care with HIV is adhering to your treatment plan. Once you decide on your ART regimen with your doctor, stick to it and take all your medications as directed. ...
... Clinic DEXA (DXA) Scan: Bone Density Test — Cleveland Clinic HIV Treatment: The Basics — HIVinfo.NIH.gov Chapter Ten — Immunomodulatory Effect of Vitamin D on Immune Response to Dengue Virus Infection — Vitamins and Hormones Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults: Definition, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment — UpToDate Bone and Calcium Disorders in Patients ...
Vitamin D and HIV: What’s the Connection?
... Clinic DEXA (DXA) Scan: Bone Density Test — Cleveland Clinic HIV Treatment: The Basics — HIVinfo.NIH.gov Chapter Ten — Immunomodulatory Effect of Vitamin D on Immune Response to Dengue Virus Infection — Vitamins and Hormones Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults: Definition, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment — UpToDate Bone and Calcium Disorders in Patients ...
Greetings teammates, I’m Mike!I’m living, in fact thriving, with HIV here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylv...
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... Take Care of Your Overall HealthLiving with HIV requires a holistic approach to health care. If you’re facing uncontrolled HIV or other health issues, it can be hard to advocate for yourself.There are many ways you can take care of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. ...
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