My Dating Experience with HIV...I was extremely worried about dating knowing about my status. I was in a bad marriage for a long time. He made...reactions3comments
The Way I Look at Disclosure...While some people are very open with their status, some individuals like me are not. There are many times when I envy...reactions1comment
Esteem Beliefs...Self-esteem is an important component of our individual selves and has a correlation with our mental health. An individual’s self-esteem makes up...reactions4comments
What Healthcare Providers Should Know About HIV...Last month I was asked to be a consultant and look over a HIV curriculum that was used to teach healthcare providers...reactions1comment
"I'm Just Joking": The Harm of Joking About HIV/AIDS...We all occasionally find ourselves in a position where a joke is told, and we simply find it distasteful. It does not...reactions5comments
Addressing Bug Chasers...There is a growing problem within the community, particularly within that of MSM (men who have sex with men). It isn't necessarily HIV...reactions2comments
Beyond Diagnosis: How Embracing My HIV Status Taught Me to Truly Live...I began my HIV journey during the year with the highest number of AIDS deaths ever recorded in the United States. I...reactions3comments
Panic Attack Versus Anxiety Attack: What's the Difference?...Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health illness in the United States. And anxiety is even more common in people with...reactions1comment
What I Do to Control the Anxiety of Uncertainty...This is the 30th year that some type of HIV testing has been a part of my life. From the first confirmation...reactionscomments
HIV Symptoms...Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that infects the immune system. It attacks specific immune cells called CD4 cells. Without these...
Coping with Depression and Anxiety...Mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, are common across the world and can occur at any time. Sometimes, they may...
Self-Help Tips to Manage Anxiety...Occasional anxiety is normal. But people with anxiety disorders have severe and excessive worry. That worry can be about big things –...reactions1comment
Life Essentials From a Long-Term Survivor...I've been living with HIV for nearly 4 decades. I've been on effective treatment for over half of that time. I am...reactions7comments
How I Handle One of My Biggest HIV Fears...Nothing makes me wince more than brain studies related to HIV. It seems like the news about HIV's impact on our skull...reactions10comments
Why I'm Not Sick of Sick Days...Picture it - you’re bopping along at a decent clip. You’re getting things done. By all standards, things are running smoother than...reactions3comments
I'm a Longterm Survivor, Not a Miracle..."You're a miracle- you know that, right?!" Someone said that to me once. They had just heard me talk about 20 years...reactions1comment
The Importance of Addressing Your Mental Health...As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month and since people with HIV have higher rates of depression, I thought it would...reactions4comments
Life Expectancy When You Have HIV...Not so long ago, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) was thought to mean a certain, early death. In fact, in the 1980s and...
What Parents Should Know About HIV and Prevention...Young people – ages 13 to 24 years – account for 1 in 4 new HIV transmissions. And around 3 in 5...reactions1comment
The Test...If I knew then what I know now I would have learned about using protection from contracting any STIs. It seems that...reactions1comment
