Coping With HIV/AIDS
Coping Advice
 Riding the Tiger: Life Lessons From an HIV-Positive Therapist (Regularly Updated)
A blog by David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.
From TheBody.com
 A Therapist's Guide to Living and Laughing With HIV/AIDS (Regularly Updated)
A blog by Elizabeth Lombino.
From TheBody.com
 Enough Negativity! (Regularly Updated)
A blog by Teniecka Drake.
From TheBody.com
- Coping With Serious Illness: Sandra Haber, Ph.D., Answers Your Questions (Regularly Updated)
From American Psychological Association
 Justin B. Terry-Smith Introduces His New Advice Column for A&U Magazine (April 12, 2012)
From TheBody.com
- Creating a Vision for 2012: A Blog Entry by David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W. (January 12, 2012)
"If we can truly examine those areas where we could have done a little (or a lot) better, we will be able to map out ways in which we can change our behavior and reap the benefits. Once we have this important information, it can be converted into a vision, a very real idea of how one's life might look and feel if certain changes were made."
From TheBody.com
- 2011: Grateful and Thankful -- A Blog Entry by Teniecka Drake (December 2, 2011)
From TheBody.com
- Reclaiming Emotional Wellness (November/December 2011)
The challenges of HIV and mental health.
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
 Hurt People Hurt: Breaking the Cycle! A Blog Entry by Rae Lewis-Thornton (November 2, 2011)
"I inherently believe that no one is born evil, even sociopaths are shaped by their environment. I say often, our sick ass parents grow us up to be sick and then we have to figure out what healthy is on our own."
From TheBody.com
- Finding Enjoyment in Life: A Blog Entry by Teniecka Drake (October 12, 2011)
"Find your special something that makes you happy. Whether happy is crafting, surfing, writing poems or staring at the stars at night, find your enjoyment for life! Smiles are free so give them away because they are contagious. Just changing our attitudes will keep us alive a lot longer."
From TheBody.com
- California: Sacramento Valley River of Rejuvenation (September 23, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Volunteering Can Make You Healthy and Happy: A Blog Entry by David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W. (July 20, 2011)
"Did you know that giving your time and effort on behalf of someone else can actually improve your mood and overall health? Although it sounds too good to be true, that is the conclusion of a number of studies on a variety of populations from around the world."
From TheBody.com
- Natural Disasters and People Living With HIV and AIDS: A Blog Entry From Positive Policy (May 31, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
 Fighting the "Holiday Blues": A Blog Entry by ScotCharles (December 16, 2010)
"For many people with HIV/AIDS this season can be especially bad. ... My partner and I have discovered a few ways to battle the Holiday Blues, which we hope can help you."
From TheBody.com
- Stronger Than It: A Blog Entry by Brooke Davidoff (June 23, 2010)
As time dragged on and the reality of "this is it" sank in, it didn't seem like that bad of a disease. I think people are more afraid of the name of it than the noticeable effects it has in our daily lives.
From TheBody.com
- Eight Simple Rules for Managing Those Holiday Blues (December 11, 2009)
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
- Creed -- You Are Not Alone (December 31, 1982 (Revised January 12, 2009))
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- The "Secrets" of Long-Term HIV Survivors (September/October 2008)
No longer an oxymoron.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- This Month in HIV: Tips and Tricks for Coping With HIV/AIDS (November/December 2007)
A psychologist and three HIV-positive people share their wisdom.
In This Month in HIV, from TheBody.com
- Big Deal: Offering Advice to a Friend Who Tests Positive (September/October 2007)
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- An Open Letter: Woman to Woman (September/October 2007)
Heidi Nass describes how she forgave herself for testing positive.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Sweet Release: An Exercise for Letting Go of Negative Energy (May/June 2007)
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- The Wholistic Picture: Response Ability (July/August 2006)
Sue Saltmarsh urges people with HIV never to simply accept it when they're wronged, whether it's by their politicians, their doctors or the prejudices of society.
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Treating Grief Like a Bruise in Need of Healing (March/April 2006)
Herbalist and HIV advocate Sue Saltmarsh advises on one way a person can heal the hurt when they feel stuck in depression or anger.
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Why Laughter Really May Be the Best Medicine (September/October 2005)
Psychologist Barbara Rubin talks about the positive effects of humor in dealing with life's challenges.
To read PDF, click here.
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
- Dallas Morning News Examines Experiences of HIV-Positive Residents in Rural North Texas, Where Stigma of AIDS "More Acute" (May 31, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Testing Positive: To Panic, or Not to Panic? (May/June 2005)
"HIV is still scary," David Salyer says -- and it's OK to freak out when an HIV test comes back positive.
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
- Ten Things You Can Do to Enhance Your Emotional Well-Being (2005)
To read PDF, click here.
In Ten Simple Things You Can Do ..., from Body Positive
- For Party Addicts Seeking Help, Ways to Navigate the Obstacle Course (October 2004)
Down-to-earth advice for HIV-positive party boys looking to break the cycle of sex, drugs and alcohol.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- How Does It Feel? (Fall/Winter 2003)
8 reasons why asking yourself this question may make you healthier
To read PDF, click here.
In The Positive Side, from Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
- G.R.E.A.T. Expectations (September/October 2003)
Psychiatrist J. Buzz von Ornsteiner on how to make the most of your job search, and how to keep depression and other mental health issues from becoming an obstacle to employment.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- What's the Point? (July/August 2003)
HIV-positive hypnotherapist Seth Engber on keeping a positive attitude when you're HIV positive.
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Making Change (May/June 2003)
A five-step process may help you adjust to the changes in your life that HIV infection will bring about.
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
- The Lipodystrophy Look (October 2002)
Psychologist J. Buzz von Ornsteiner offers advice on coping with the emotional effects of lipodystrophy.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- AIDS Cocktail: Medicine, Faith and Trust (March 20, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- The Journey Toward Empowerment (November 2001)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- D for "Diagnosis" or for "Denial"? (October 2001)
[Archived Article]
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- The Quality of Life of CRIA Update Readers: Survey Results (Fall 2001)
To read PDF, click here.
In CRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Believe It ... Women Get AIDS! (August 2001)
In WORLD Newsletter, from Women Organized to Respond to Life-Threatening Diseases
- Setting Goals for Health and Fitness (July 2001)
[Archived Article]
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- How to Overcome Fear and Shame: When That HIV Test Comes Back Positive (Summer 2001)
[Archived Article]
In Women Alive Newsletter, from Women Alive
- Making Decisions About Antiviral Therapy (May 2001)
[Archived Article]
In HIV Treatment: Mental Health Aspects of Antiviral Therapy, from University of California-San Francisco AIDS Health Project
- Getting Creative: Creativity Can Be a Key to Better Physical and Mental Health (April 2001)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Psychological Issues and HIV: Dealing With the Uncertainty of Changing Treatment Strategies (March 2001)
From AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- Friends as Family? (March 2001)
Is it possible to create my own family of friends who will care for me?.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Bouncing Back After an Illness (March 2001)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Subway Stress: I Can't Stand Rush Hour! (January 2001)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Evolving Realities of Quality of Life (Winter 2000/2001)
In CRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
- My Story Could Be Yours (December 2000)
How to respond to offensive comments about HIV.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Older, Yes ... but Wiser? (December 2000)
Growing older gracefully with HIV, advice from a therapist.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Eye of the Storm: Burned Out? Join the Club! (December 2000)
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
- To Die For (November/December 2000)
For Jim Pickett, confronting his own mortality was the hardest part of adjusting to his HIV status.
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Mental Health (November 2000)
Excerpt from the Encyclopedia of AIDS.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Body Positive Mental Health Roundtable (November 2000)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Pitfalls of the "Sick Role" (November 2000)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Thinking HAART: Psychological Issues in the Treatment of HIV/AIDS (December 1999)
From Community Research Initiative on AIDS
- Challenges and Dilemmas Regarding Protease Inhibitors (1997)
In Body Positive
- A History of Hope: The HIV Rollercoaster (1997)
In Focus: A Guide to AIDS Research and Counseling
- Kvitch: The Winds of AIDS: Optimism vs. Pessimism (January 1997)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Finding Your Voice; Speaking Your Truth (July 1996)
Healing through writing.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- The Psychological Epidemic (September 1995)
By Walt Odets.
In In The Shadow of the Epidemic: Being HIV-Negative in the Age of AIDS, from Duke University Press
- Coping With HIV and AIDS (December 1993)
From American Psychiatric Association
- What Is Self-Empowerment? (1992)
In People With AIDS Newsline
- Coping With the Holidays With AIDS/HIV (1991)
In People With AIDS Coalition Newsline
- Surviving and Thriving With AIDS (1988)
From HIV Coalition (HIVCO)
- Coping With AIDS Terror: A Guide for the Urban Gay (1986)
In In Style for Men
Support Groups
- PositivelyFrisky.com Launches (July 18, 2011)
PositivelyFrisky.com is an invite-only site that gives a fun and lighthearted community forum to those living with HIV.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Fantastic Voyage: How the HIV Cruise Retreat Transforms Lives (June 22, 2010)
From MyFabulousDisease.com
- Starting a Support Group (July 2005)
From The Well Project
- Guys and Girls -- Interview With the Founder of New York City's Straight Social Group (March/April 2005)
After 10 years, 12 marriages, several babies and many new friendships, Thorner Harris' unique group has successfully given heterosexual HIVers a stigma-free way to meet up.
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- The HIVe: A Social Group for HIV-Positive Gay Men in New York City (July 2004)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Peer Counseling Perspectives: Support Groups -- Tools for Living Well (March/April 2004)
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
- Older People With HIV Benefit From Telephone Support Groups (September 8, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
On TheBodyPRO.com
- Fight or Flight, Stay or Leave? (March 2003)
"As a young African-American man, I feel so different from everyone else in my support group".
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- The Challenge of Group Psychotherapy (December 2002)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- Self Help and Empowerment: What Is It? (Summer 2002)
In Women Alive Newsletter, from Women Alive
- Supporting Each Other (July 1999)
Support groups and HIV.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
- A Support Group Thrives in Brooklyn (March 1998)
Project Hope and the Brooklyn Group Support Project.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Self Image
Getting Professional Help
Pets
 Heavy Petting: A Blog Entry by Bob Leahy (May 14, 2012)
"Many people living with HIV have written about the importance of the pets in their life. But we tend to talk about that comfort, that support they provide in general terms. Exactly how does that support work, though?"
From TheBody.com
 HIV+: The Common Denominator: A Blog Entry by B. Osten (April 17, 2012)
"In one breath I told him I was HIV+, in recovery from meth addiction, on SSI disability and receiving Section 8 assistance. ... The music stopped and the lights came on. I felt exposed. He tenderly took my hand into his and whispered into my ear that he was HIV+ also."
From TheBody.com
- Do What Fred Says! (February 6, 2012)
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
 Can Having Pets Help Women Living With HIV/AIDS Cope? (January 31, 2012)
From TheBody.com
- Yes, I'm a Mommie Too!! A Blog Entry by Rae Lewis-Thornton (May 4, 2011)
"Today, we are going to talk about my children: Imani, Nambi and Sophie. I may not have biological children but over the years God has blessed me with three four legged girls. ... I get asked often if I ever wanted to have the two legged kind of children and the answer is yes."
From TheBody.com
- Romeo Is My OWN: A Blog Entry by Sherri Beachfront Lewis (August 13, 2010)
Sherri's summer started with public appearances and fun opportunities -- but all that changed when her adorable dog was mauled by a pit bull on an L.A. street.
From TheBody.com
- A Little Guy Named Charlie: A Blog Entry by Enrique Franco (March 15, 2010)
From TheBody.com
- A Lad and His Dog (May/June 2002)
Carlos Perez writes about how his life changed when he got a dog.
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Here, Kitty Kitty (March/April 2001)
Why pets are good for you.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- The Company I Keep (February 1999)
Animal companions.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
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