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Debate Part 2

By A myHIVteam Member 129 answers

What Is One Of Your Favorite Pastimes, Eg, A Hobby That You Enjoy Doing... To Get Your Mind Off Something That's Bothering You?

By A myHIVteam Member 74 answers

Have You Had Or Have Cancer?

By A myHIVteam Member 83 answers

Having Hiv Early In Life Or Later

By A myHIVteam Member 146 answers
3973 questions

What If You're HIV Neg Again?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

So the 2nd person to be cured / cleared of HIV made quite a headline...

If that person is you, what would be the first thing that you'd do, and why?

A myHIVteam Member

Yep I would too

June 27, 2023

Feeling Fragile

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Burlington, VT

There are times in all our lives where we are in a situation and feel fragile. As if a change could pull the rug out from under you and you could lose the support people that you rely on. In other words, how do you deal with the feeling that you might hit the floor and shatter?

A myHIVteam Member

When I get to that point I asked our God to protect and give me directions in handling my situation

March 18, 2019

R U Willing 2 Consider Th@ There R Things U Can Do 2 Improve Ur Life But Don't Have The Confidence 2 Take Action? What Would Those Things B?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

Sorry for the shorthand, but the number of characters required was over the limit. I hope everyone understands the question. If not, this section will allow for more characters.
The question is: Are you willing to consider that there are things you can do to improve your life but don't have the confidence to take action? What would those things be?

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member, sounds like awesome adventure, I love any form of water except the part being naturally allergic to fish.

February 28, 2019

What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With HIV In The Heat?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myHIVteam Member

I'm definitely a homebody! I hate having to get dressed to go anywhere! I hate having to get dressed period!

October 23

Relief?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Athens, GA

Did anyone ever experience relief when they found out they were positive? Some folks have share in support groups that they were relieved to find out they were positive because they were always worried about it. Is this a unique feeling, or are they wrong for feeling the way they do?

Asking for some friends....

A myHIVteam Member

People can surprise you with kindness if you give them the chance ❤️ (or,... not). I think we have all experienced both.

May 1 (edited)

What Are Your Hobbies When You Have Down Time?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Are there any special interests or hobbies that you do when you have some time on your hands?

A myHIVteam Member

I have a small pastry business that keep me busy especially between October 1st and end of the year. The rest of time I make enough to boost the SSAN $$ up a bit.

January 12

How Do You Deal With Memory Loss Or Someone That Is Suffering From Memory Loss / Dementia?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

As we age, HIV takes a toll on every organ of our body. Studies have not been made but clinical trials of various patients with HIV have shown that the virus does affect the brain. How do you deal with realizing that you're forgetting or someone you love is forgetting.?

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member I am experiencing the same thing. Just turned 60 the end of August. Memory just not what it was... I find myself grasping for words that I can't get ahold of. It's more in the… read more

October 12, 2023

Do You Have Insomnia? Living With HIV Associated With A Fivefold Increase In The Risk Of Insomnia.

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

Here is an article on HIV and insomnia.
https://www.aidsmap.com/news/jan-2021/living-hi...

A myHIVteam Member

Living with HIV is indeed associated with a higher risk of insomnia. Many people with HIV experience sleep disturbances due to various factors, including side effects from antiretroviral therapy… read more

July 10

Itching

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Abingdon, VA

I have a question someone asked me to post for them; has anyone experienced constant (sometimes intense) anal itching due to HIV that isnt associated with STDs?

A myHIVteam Member

and to add to all that I ask if they where using wipes? If they are that could be the cause as well I use to use regular butt wipes and my ass itch something fierce. I swipes to Preparation H wipes… read more

February 16, 2021

Is Your Medical And Pharmacy Insurance Important To You When Choosing A New President?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Will your Medicaid, Medicare, Ryan White, ADAP or other private insurances.
and their premiums and coverage.. matter when selecting our next president?

A myHIVteam Member

Yes

January 24
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