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What Really Bothers You Most About Being HIV Positive?

By A myHIVteam Member 84 answers

Do You Have Any Old Pictures Of Yourself Or Family That You Would Like To Share?

By A myHIVteam Member 80 answers

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Are You Familiar With Ryan White Funding?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Do you presently receive copay, medical, dental, or prescription assistance?
Here is the information should you need these services .
https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/about/parts-and-init...

A myHIVteam Member

Let me write this again my biktarvy is $3,868.74 my extra help the Ryan's white pays 203.61 then my silverscript pays the remaining they really help alot also I use it for medical and my… read more

April 27, 2023 (edited)

What Would You Like In 2022?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

With 2022 around the corner, what would you like to see, do or whatever it is that you like ....in 2022.

A myHIVteam Member

Brooklyn NY

January 8, 2022

Medications And Winter

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

Now that winter is upon us here in the northern hemisphere, are you driving or going out to get your medications or do you have home delivery?

A myHIVteam Member

I go t pick mine up…helps with getting my exercise, my steps and takes care of my animals walk all in one shot…😷😀

May 1, 2021

Do You Need A Break From The News?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

This last year has been tumultuous for a lot of us regarding our mental state and the State of affairs in this country. With the passing of some of our most honored leaders, a lot of us are left to wonder what's next. How do you manage anxiety and the stress that comes from watching or reading the news and the constant turmoil?
Has your health been affected?

A myHIVteam Member

420 works for me. I've lived in this world for 51 years nothing different just a different situation

October 16, 2020

How Do You Feel About This?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Abingdon, VA

So, i was reading this article (which now i cant find to attach) and i found this information to be interesting and not fully accurate. Also, i do not like the wording “THE FINAL STAGE”. This is very scary word play and very offsetting. What are your thoughts?

AIDS is the final stage

Controlling HIV with medications is crucial to both maintaining quality of life and helping prevent progression of the disease. Stage 3 HIV, also known as AIDS, develops when HIV has significantly weakened the… read more

A myHIVteam Member

My diagnosis of AIDS was 5/98 and I didn't get undetectable until 4/2012. I was in and out of the hospital over 200 times. 3 of which they told my sister I would not survive. I am still here and… read more

January 3

Happydays Playlist Part 2

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Bakersfield, CA

Today is full of rain and it's one of those days when you just want to listen to sum good music. So copy some of your playlist from YouTube on here so we can all listen. Hope everyone is doing well today.....

A myHIVteam Member

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAQ4BsFYqt4
When I need variety with emotion. :)

May 6, 2020

Are You Concerned About Staying Heatthy?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Since being diagnosed with HIV, have you become more aware and fearful of germs, viruses etc. Do you take more precautions and take better care now than prior to being poz?

A myHIVteam Member

nope

July 21

Being Poz For 30+ Years.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

Hi all, I was wondering if people who have been poz for 30+ years can help a fellow member. @A myHIVteam Member is dealing with some depression and knowing you have been through a lot during the AIDS crisis with everything, depression, friends dying, discrimination and the list goes on, I was hoping you can give @A myHIVteam Member some words of advice on how you all cope and coped with this dreadful disease.
Thank you in advance.

A myHIVteam Member

By belonging and participating in groups like this. But also understanding that with aging comes depression due to the physical and social circumstances. There are also support groups to help uc… read more

August 16, 2019

Health Insurance

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

This is NOT A POLITICAL POSTING, so please don't make it one. For people of the U.S.A, With President Trump cutting subsidies to the health insurance market, what will you have to do to cut cost to be able to pay for your health insurance? Higher deductible, co-pays and out of pocket cost will cut into our daily living expenses. How will you cope, and do you have any plans on how to budget?

A myHIVteam Member

There were 9 who quit because of their political views. I'm applying for the job. My thoughts are if constantly resistant attitudes prevail we will be doing this until 2020
Yes, this is a… read more

January 7, 2018

What Song/ Songs Get You In A Good Mood?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

No matter what the genre, what songs make you smile.

A myHIVteam Member

This song always got me moving & in a good mood
https://youtu.be/oEauWw9ZGrA?si=sRqlVeAlIsfRHr3C

March 11
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