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Tonight’s Debate

By A myHIVteam Member 140 answers

Having Hiv Early In Life Or Later

By A myHIVteam Member 146 answers

Are You Comfortable

By A myHIVteam Member 71 answers

Does Having Sex, Scare You Now?

By A myHIVteam Member 99 answers
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Would You Do It All Over Again?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Given what to know today? Would you change your behavior or whatever led you to your HIV Infection?

A myHIVteam Member

No

January 3

Who Needs A Laugh?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL
A myHIVteam Member

Love it 😂😂😂

October 22, 2023

Are You Celebrating LGBTQ Pride This Year?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

With all The Nasty bills against LGBTQ people being drafted, are you willing to stand up and be present at your local Pride LGBTQ Parade this year?

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member. 5'10", just lean in those days... lots of "intermittent fasting", although we called it skipping meals. 🤠

The wedding of Daniel & Dianne was fun. Daniel was 6'4", and very… read more

October 26, 2023 (edited)

Today I Had A Massage For The First Time In Over 20 Years. What Are Some Of The Self Help Things You Do To Feel Better?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Teaneck, NJ
A myHIVteam Member

Massage every 2 weeks. Chiropractor every 3 week. Both are in the same practice/location a block from my home. Very convenient. I take classes (peer counseling), attend support groups, and weekend… read more

May 17, 2023

Do You Associate Having Sex With HIV?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

HIV can be spread through unprotected sex. Many here have become infected through this source.
When you are having sex now, does your HIV come into play?

A myHIVteam Member

Well I loss interest in sex,and I couldn’t bring my self to do someone what my partner did.now I’m on my meds and I get to know God in a deep way I don’t remember what hurt me anymore.

March 27

Zoom Get Together

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Barrie, ON

Who wants to do a Zoom get together? What are your thoughts on this? I will even set it up.

A myHIVteam Member

Didn’t even know it was yesterday.😕

April 13, 2023

Do You Suffer From Bouts Of Depression?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

HIV has been proven to cause inflammation in the body. From your organs to your brain, HIV creates Havoc using inflammation as its tool. Recently, doctors have correlated inflammation of the body and brain to depression. Here's a quick read for those who are interested.
How do you handle when you get into a rut?
💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/02...

A myHIVteam Member

I have had major depressive disorder for many years. I do take medication for it, but even after all of these years my doctor and I are still experimenting with different meds for my depression due to… read more

March 2, 2023

After Vaccination Is Completed, Will You Continue With The CDC Recommended Protocols To Remain Safe?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii

After you are fully vaccinated will you still continue with wearing a mask, social distance, and avoiding large crowds?
It appears the majority of the team will get vaccinated and I wanted to find out what changes you will make after it's done.
Everyone will adapt to their own "new normal" when things begin to settle and get sorted out.

A myHIVteam Member

No

September 2, 2023

Need Resources For HIV In The United States?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

Here is a good resource page to find help in your area of the United States
https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/livingwithhiv/re...

A myHIVteam Member

Yes

March 29, 2021 (edited)

What Are You Thankful For This Year 2020

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Bakersfield, CA

Me personally I’m thankful for my Family and the people closest to me. i’m thankful for the health that I have. i’m also thankful for my sobriety this is my fifth year being sober and I’m amazed at how much I’ve grown in five years. And I’m looking forward to the future what ever come and also im thankful for this group all the people that I’ve met the stories that I’ve read the lives that have impacted me I’m thankful for each and everybody.

A myHIVteam Member

Hey Ernie, Our gratitude list sounds a lot a like. I also am thankful for the health I have, in spite of the HIV, and all of my physical diabilities . My sobriety is coming up on 7 years. I am… read more

November 25, 2022
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