... An "I" statement directly communicates your feelings and sets a clear boundary, allowing you to focus on treating your HIV and managing HIV-related symptoms like fatigue or depression. ...
Tap Into the Power of Directness: Use "I"
... An "I" statement directly communicates your feelings and sets a clear boundary, allowing you to focus on treating your HIV and managing HIV-related symptoms like fatigue or depression. ...
... 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 ...
... However, HIV-2 can still cause AIDS and be fatal, so treatment is still important.The two types of HIV can sometimes lead to different sets of complications — problems that arise as a result of the infection. ...
... Disclosing HIV at WorkYou don’t have to tell your employer that you are HIV-positive, and they can only ask about your status under certain sets of specific conditions. If an employer, manager, or other co-worker asks you and you aren’t sure if it is legal, you can ask them to show you the basis for the question. ...
Tips for Disclosing Your HIV Status to Others
... Disclosing HIV at WorkYou don’t have to tell your employer that you are HIV-positive, and they can only ask about your status under certain sets of specific conditions. If an employer, manager, or other co-worker asks you and you aren’t sure if it is legal, you can ask them to show you the basis for the question. ...