When You First Heard Of Your Diagnosis, Did Suicidal Tendencies Ever Cross Your Mind?
I asked this question 2 years ago. I thought I would refresh it with all the newer members that we've had in the last 2 years.
@A myHIVteam Member Sure, I was diagnosed with AIDs in 2010 while in treatment for substance abuse. I was focused on my recovery more than my diagnosis of AIDs. I was placed on antidepressants and… read more
Lung Disease
Did you know that respiratory problems and bronchitis more common in people with HIV?
Read more here: aidsmap: Respiratory problems and bronchitis more common in people with HIV.
https://www.aidsmap.com/news/nov-2020/respirato...
@A myHIVteam Member glad to see other groups this site has, has been helpful.
Have You Received The Covid-19 Vaccine?
Have you received the covid-19 vaccine?
If you have can you please share your experience, side effects etc with us? A lot of us are very curious about this. Thank you for all you do and continue to do for us, God bless you 💉😷❤️👍🤗🎅🤶
I had COVID 19 the first time in March 2021 I was living with my mom godmom in Chicago IL my mom I got COVID 19 at the same time godmom not at all I had COVID-19 really bad because of my HIV mom… read more
This Isn't A Question, But I Thought This Was A Good Article To Share About Long Term Survivors Of HIV.
https://www.thewellproject.org/hiv-information/...
Mahalo! @A myHIVteam Member I have decided to join the project.
Would You Like To Attend A Halloween ZOOM Party?
Here on my HIV team we have been using the ZOOM app especially during these times , to reach out and supply comfort, company and some good old-fashioned comradery with our fellow members. Would you be willing to attend a Halloween get together with your fellow HIV team members on Halloween night?
No worries.. remember you can only log in when I'm on and we're hosting an event the zoom application will let you on but the party is not active as other members are not on ..we had our event at 5:00… read more
With Isolation Becoming More Of A Lifestyle In The Current State Of Affairs, What Habits Or Hobbies Do You Have To Occupy Your Time?
With more of us being isolated more now than ever, what new habits or hobbies have you began or looking to begin?
As for me I go as I please vaccinated and I keep my social distance
Loneliness
How do we treat the symptoms of the isolation and loneliness that this disease creates. Most of the time I am fine being on my own but then you see a LGBTQI film and you long for a meaningful connection with someone to share my life with. I have a couple of really good friends that fill the need for social outings. This disease is inheritantly isolating because of the physical restrictions that come with it. The emotional aspect of being "tainted" makes building relationships hard. Not… read more
Well I have associates I talk on the phone with from time to time. My faith helps because I'm celibate anyway.
Has HIV Made You Thankful Or Regretful?
HIV affects us all in different ways. Given the upcoming Holidays.... How have your life views changed..... if at all?
Both
Looking For Housing Help
I am looking for places in Dallas that will help with rent on apartment. Anyone know of any?
cynthia whats general relief never heard of that and i need help getting my birth certificate i went to the stew pot with no luck cuz im not homeless i mean i live with my family in their home so… read more
Who On This Site Has Been Diagnosed With HIV For 23 Or More Years?
For the long term survivors who have 23 or more years diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, what would you like to say to the newly diagnosed people today? What kind of advice would you give them?
1993, they’ll take my shoes off I guess I at least 30 years