Contents:
- Medical Video: HIV-infected coach/ teacher accused of sexually victimizing 42 boys
- Search for support
- Follow a healthy lifestyle
- Get out of the house and socialize
- Reduce the risk of transmission to others
Medical Video: HIV-infected coach/ teacher accused of sexually victimizing 42 boys
After being diagnosed with HIV, your life will change. But that doesn't mean that living with HIV makes you no longer fit to have new friends or enjoy the beauty of life. By continuing to actively take on the role of being a member of the community, it will be easier for people to understand your illness and you can return to normal life as usual.
The following tips can help you.
Search for support
Share with relatives and friends about your illness. This can help them better understand and support you through difficult times. Loneliness can be a major cause of depression, let the people around to help you. Joining social organizations with many people who have HIV is a good choice to help you get back to everyday life quickly.
Follow a healthy lifestyle
Medication is not the only treatment option. If you take good care of yourself, it will be better for you. In addition, a healthy lifestyle helps prevent potential other complications such as HIV infection, such as obesity, heart disease and cancer.
You can start with a balanced and healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat proteins. Good food is a good medicine, maintains the immune system, and provides energy with lots of nutrients, which can prevent the risk of other diseases.
Along with your diet, you also have to exercise regularly. Discuss with your doctor about the program that is right for you. Programs can include some mild exercises at the initial and higher levels once your health improves. Walking, cycling, swimming, aerobics and yoga are the best choices for you in the early stages. You can try lifting weights at the next stage.
In addition, maintaining positive thoughts is the most important thing. You cannot have good emotions if you always have negative thoughts. Negative thoughts can make you forget good habits such as exercising and eating healthy foods.
Get out of the house and socialize
Don't just shut yourself up at home because it can make you depressed. Going with friends or participating in activities with family can make you more confident. Good emotions from people can impact you and give positive thoughts. Don't let yourself be lonely and have bad thoughts. It's okay to confide in removing everything in your heart with relatives or friends you trust. The more people who understand you and your illness, the more you can feel happy.
Reduce the risk of transmission to others
Remember that HIV spreads through certain body fluids from people infected with HIV: blood, semen, prejaculation, rectum fluid, vaginal fluid, and breast milk. Always remember that you must protect your relatives and family from the spread of HIV, so that you will be more responsible and think again before doing anything. This can make people around you respect you and make you more confident, and think more positively.
Many people living with HIV have a long life and are happy with their social life just by thinking and doing positive things. So, there is nothing to worry about if you are diagnosed with HIV.
Hello Health Group does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
