Dealing with Sick Others While Weak Immune SystemWhile I have technically been living with HIV/AIDs since 2018, I have not REALLY lived. My t-cell count was 35. I isolated...reactions7repliesFriends & FamilyTips & AdviceHealthcare Team
Types of Painful Conditions Associated With HIVLearning about being HIV-positive can be difficult enough. Realizing that there are many types of pain that people with HIV might endure...reactions3comments
Living with Multiple Health ConditionsOne condition, two conditions, three conditions, four... Some health conditions are easier to live with than others. I have spent most of...reactions1comment
My Therapy JourneyI almost died prior to receiving my HIV diagnosis. While my case was a dramatic trip to receiving a diagnosis, receiving a...reactions3comments
Mental Health IssuesMental health conditions, going once... Going twice...Oh, you already have them? Do not worry, so do I! Mental health conditions are more...reactions6comments
The Overwhelming ExpenseThere has always been a discussion around how much more expensive healthcare costs is in the United States. Unfortunately, many individuals do...reactions1comment
"I'm Just Joking": The Harm of Joking About HIV/AIDSWe all occasionally find ourselves in a position where a joke is told, and we simply find it distasteful. It does not...reactions5comments
Getting Sick During a PandemicThis pandemic has had everyone on their toes, especially those of us with weaker immune systems. Experiencing an illness during this time...reactionscomments
Healthy LivingLiving a healthy life is something that is beneficial regardless of HIV status. Since it is so important to live a healthy...reactions7comments
Affording Medicare Prescription CopaysFacing the high costs associated with acquiring the HIV antiviral medications can be incredibly stressful. Sometimes even with insurance, the out-of-pocket expense...reactionscomments
Case Management: A SaviorBeing diagnosed with HIV can come as quite a surprise. Unfortunately, another surprise can come when trying to manage your medical care...reactions1comment
A Negative MarriageI was undiagnosed for many years. Doctors think I possibly had HIV for 7 years by the time I found out due...reactions2comments
Coming Back from the BrinkOver the years, I have noticed there is a strong misconception that AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are...reactions3comments
My Treatment Experience with Infectious Disease DoctorsAs with every medical condition, not everybody’s HIV treatment experience is similar. Over the last serval years, I have had many different...reactions4comments
My Dating Experience with HIVI was extremely worried about dating knowing about my status. I was in a bad marriage for a long time. He made...reactions3comments
HIV Testing and Well-Woman Exams: What You Need To KnowWhen we found out I was positive, we had so many questions about why I was not informed sooner. By looking at...reactions4comments
