- Living with HIV can be emotionally challenging. You may be dealing with stress and anxiety after being diagnosed with HIV or as a result of disclosing your HIV ...
- Many of the challenges to our emotional health are rooted in low self-esteem. Even prior to an HIV diagnosis, many people have struggled with low self-esteem as ...
- Stress is very common among people living with HIV. We worry about our health, about telling others about our HIV status, about being rejected in relationships or discriminated against at work.
- Some people find it so difficult to deal with stress that they become extremely anxious. They may have panic attacks, develop phobias (intense, specific fears), ...
- The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health estimates that 1 in 5 people who has problems with their emotional health also has a problem with substances, such as ...
- After recognizing that you need some help, the next step is to get that help. Find people you can turn to for support; take care of yourself by eating well, ...
- Taking good care of your body will provide a solid foundation on which to build your emotional health. This means eating a balanced and nutritious diet that ...
- A number of complementary and alternative therapies can support your emotional health, by either treating the underlying problem or relieving symptoms of the ...
- In addition to the support of friends, family and other people living with HIV, you may also want to seek professional help. A trustworthy and supportive ...
- You may want to discuss your emotional health with your healthcare provider as issues arise, just as you would discuss your physical health.