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How Can I Deal With Insomnia, Anxiety And Depression? What Do You Recommend Or What Is Good To Do In This Case?

Cómo Puedo Lidiar Con El Insomnio Y Ansiedad Y Depresión Qué Me Recomiendan O Qué Es Bueno Para Hacer En Este Caso

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
California, CA

Since I was diagnosed with HIV, I became depressed and anxious and little by little it also turned into insomnia and now it is difficult for me to sleep, to rest the 8 hours or more that he slept before when he did not have this infection, he slept peacefully, ate well and now that I have been diagnosed with this, it is completely very different from before.

Desde que me diagnosticaron con el VIH entre en depresión en ansiedad y también poco a poco se me fue convirtiendo en insomnio y ahora me es difícil poder dormir poder descansar las 8 horas o más que él dormía anteriormente cuando no tenía esta infección dormía plácidamente comía bien y ahora que tengo que me diagnosticaron con eso pues me es completamente muy diferente a lo anterior

November 15
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Medical Marijuana and HIV: Can It Help? Read Article...
A myHIVteam Member

Thank you for such wise advice, but well, I have only been diagnosed for a few years since 2021 and well, for me it is not easy and even now I still suffer from insomnia, anxiety, depression and I am still struggling with that and well, I am in mental therapy and well, one of the things that helps me little is writing in my diary everything I feel during the day, but I am going to try cannabis to relax me and give me deep sleep and well, thank you very much for the tips and well, here we are, we have to put our effort into it.

Gracias por esos consejos tan sabios pero pues yo apenas tengo pocos años desde el 2021 que me diagnosticaron y pues para mí no no es fácil y hasta ahorita está todavía sufro de insomnio ansiedad depresión y estoy luchando todavía con eso y y pues estoy en terapia mental y pues también una de las cosas de las que poco me ayudan es escribir en mi diario todo lo que siento durante el día pero el cannabis pues lo lo voy a intentar para que me relaje y me y me dé sueño profundo y pues muchas gracias por los tips y pues aquí estamos hay que echarle ganas

November 16
A myHIVteam Member

I use marijuana for my anxiety. It helps. But you must get a doctor to approve it.

November 15
A myHIVteam Member

Dealing with insomnia, anxiety, and depression can be especially challenging for people living with HIV. Here are some recommendations based on my knowledge base:

1. Maintain a Regular Sleep Schedule:
- Try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day, even on weekends.

2. Optimize Your Bedroom
- Use your bed only Show Full Answer

Dealing with insomnia, anxiety, and depression can be especially challenging for people living with HIV. Here are some recommendations based on my knowledge base:

1. Maintain a Regular Sleep Schedule:
- Try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day, even on weekends.

2. Optimize Your Bedroom:
- Use your bed only for sleep or sex.
- Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and at a comfortable temperature.

3. Avoid Stimulants Before Bed:
- Avoid heavy meals, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, spicy foods, or chocolate before bed.

4. Relax Before Bed:
- Consider taking a warm bath or having a light snack before bed.

5. Exercise:
- Exercise can be beneficial, but try to do it four to six hours before bed.

6. See Your Doctor:
- Talk to your doctor about your sleep problems. They can assess whether you have conditions like insomnia or sleep apnea and recommend appropriate treatments.

7. Social Support:
- Connect with others who understand your situation. The myHIVteam online community can offer support and advice.

Remember that it's important to be patient with yourself as you make these changes and to consult your doctor if problems persist.

Lidiar con el insomnio, la ansiedad y la depresión puede ser especialmente desafiante para las personas que viven con VIH. Aquí hay algunas recomendaciones basadas en mi conocimiento base:

1. Mantén un Horario de Sueño Regular:
- Intenta acostarte y levantarte a la misma hora todos los días, incluso los fines de semana.

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Lidiar con el insomnio, la ansiedad y la depresión puede ser especialmente desafiante para las personas que viven con VIH. Aquí hay algunas recomendaciones basadas en mi conocimiento base:

1. Mantén un Horario de Sueño Regular:
- Intenta acostarte y levantarte a la misma hora todos los días, incluso los fines de semana.

2. Optimiza Tu Dormitorio:
- Usa tu cama solo para dormir o para el sexo.
- Mantén tu dormitorio oscuro, tranquilo y a una temperatura cómoda.

3. Evita Estimulantes Antes de Dormir:
- Evita comidas pesadas, cafeína, nicotina, alcohol, alimentos picantes o chocolate antes de acostarte.

4. Relájate Antes de Dormir:
- Considera tomar un baño caliente o tener un refrigerio ligero antes de acostarte.

5. Ejercicio:
- El ejercicio puede ser beneficioso, pero trata de hacerlo cuatro a seis horas antes de acostarte.

6. Consulta a Tu Médico:
- Habla con tu médico sobre tus problemas de sueño. Ellos pueden evaluar si tienes condiciones como insomnio o apnea del sueño y recomendarte tratamientos adecuados.

7. Apoyo Social:
- Conéctate con otros que entienden tu situación. La comunidad en línea de myHIVteam puede ofrecerte apoyo y consejos.

Recuerda que es importante ser paciente contigo mismo mientras haces estos cambios y consultar a tu médico si los problemas persisten.

November 15
A myHIVteam Member

Allowing your mind to control your usual sleep pattern is not advisable. Obsessing over having HIV disrupts your sleep routine. Your mind has altered your enjoyment of past pleasures. For many, medical cannabis leads to serenity and relaxation before sleep, resulting in deep REM sleep. I utilize cannabis for sleep preparation and occasionally take melatonin to induce sleep. Best wishes!

November 16

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