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Have You Decided That Sex Is Not For You?

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As This Year’s Ending, Let Us Know What You’re Thankful For

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Bakersfield, CA

With all the ups and downs of living with HIV I know it can be hard for a lot of us to find the good but it’s out there. Let’s see some pictures of things that made you happy this year.

A myHIVteam Member

the improvements on hiv meds and the hunt for the cure. I am thankful that many scientists are working hard on solving both these issues.

October 3, 2023

Did You Ever In A Million Years, Think You Would Ever Get HIV?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

With everything we knew and some things we didn't, did you ever think that this virus would affect you and or your family?

A myHIVteam Member

I except it and deal with it!

July 25, 2023

Can All Of The Long Term Survivors Relate? Forty Years A Survivor

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

Read more at this link:

https://www.aidsmap.com/news/jun-2021/forty-yea...

A myHIVteam Member

I have not read the article as I don't qualify as I am from South Africa. I am nearing the end of my 31 year. Unfortunately we don't have benefits like the 1st world countries
We have to struggle… read more

May 20, 2023

Do You Have At Least One Month, Or More, Of Meds Stocked Up For An Emergency?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

Let's face it, emergencies happen. Insurance gets dropped, paperwork isn't filed on time, maybe an error on paperwork. There could be a blizzard, tornado, hurricane, or earthquake making your medicine inaccessible. Maybe you kept reminding yourself to refill your meds and you didn't do it soon enough. Do you have extra medicine to get you by until you can get your next refill?

A myHIVteam Member

VA pays for all my meds, no copay

November 29, 2022

What Can The HIV+ Gay Community Do, To Help The HIV+ Straight Community Deal With HIV?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

Most of the resources for HIV deals with the gay community or is targeted towards the gay community. The HIV+ straight community feels left out in so many ways when dealing with this disease. How can the gay community bring more openness, and more resources to the positive straight community? How can the gay community help the straight community deal with this disease as one and not separate? How can we get HIV organizations to bring awareness to the positive straight community? Even though we… read more

A myHIVteam Member

Yes. Id like to know same thing. I was lucky in 2004 to meet husband on a hiv dating site. He passed in 2014.

September 6, 2023

Do You Have Another Condition Besides HIV? Breast Cancer? Crohns? Heart Disease? Depression?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

If you are having other ailments that you are dealing with alongside with HIV, or even know somebody who is dealing with something who is not HIV+, check out this link: https://www.myhealthteams.com/. They have 27 conditions currently that is formatted like the HIV site here, for support for that specific condition. Please spread the word!

A myHIVteam Member

High Blood pressure, Pre Diabetes, Anxiety, Rectal HPV

June 22, 2020

Who Has Pets?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

We all know that stress and HIV is not a good combination. Pets can help us lower our stress, and they are a part of the family too. So who has pets? Let's show them off! This is my Odie. He was born August 19, 2010. CLICK ON PICTURES TO ENLARGE THEM.

A myHIVteam Member

Armani

July 5

How Do U Forgive A Person For Giving U The Virus?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Daytona Beach, FL

It's bn many years since I was diagnosed and I can't forgive the person who gave me this in matter of fact I hate him, but I can't put all the blame in him I should hv made sure he wore that condom. It's bn hard for me to try to fall in love again. I push people away when I feel we r getting too close because most people think just because u r Hiv+ they think u hv AIDS. When I think about the happiness I get depressed again cause I hv to tell them that I'm Hiv+ and then I will end up sad and… read more

A myHIVteam Member

My self u got it now u have to suffer the consequences 💔 it's sad to see any one suffer but for me it was my own fault not using protection yeah its true I don't like condoms but I wouldn't be… read more

January 11 (edited)

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With HIV?

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

I always try to eat a healthy balanced diet. I cold press juice's periodically to ensure I get vitamins, mineral and those that aid in cleansing the organs. Also, I drink alcohol beverages in… read more

November 13 (edited)

Do You Have A Pet You'd Like The World To See?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Our pets are our angels.
Do you have a pet whom you consider, family?

A myHIVteam Member

Wow....beautiful 🐶🐈🐱

March 21
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