Actions
There may be various things you want to change or actions you want to take. The following are some that positive people have expressed in the past. You may find these familiar. Have a look through and see how other people have taken action to change how they feel.
Forgiving yourself
It could be that a series of events led to you being HIV positive or you did something that you regret or dislike about yourself. A natural...
Read moreGet better sex
Sex... There are three important components needed for sex to be good. It has to feel physically good. You have to be turned on mentally...
Read moreBe in control and not feel down
All of us have the ability to be in control of our emotions. Simple tricks such as counting to ten before making a decision and deep breathing in...
Read moreGet better sleep
Why would getting better sleep help you? Sleep is essential for your physical and mental health to repair itself. Long term sleep problems can...
Read moreFight your anxiety
What is anxiety? When you experience discomfort, your body treats it like danger then your Fear responses kick in.
Read moreHealthier relationships
“Misery loves company” isn’t just an old saying. Emotions spread and sometimes you need to be clear about what you want to be around.
Read moreChange your perception of what people think about your HIV
Everyone responds to situations and information using the existing information that they have and what they think. You may be faced with some strong...
Read moreRelax and be able to switch off
Ever had a weekend when you fill it up with lots of things to do and then get annoyed that the weekend went too fast, not allowing you to feel...
Read moreDeal with what has happened
Thinking about something over and over again reinforces the memory and increases the impact it has on you.
Read moreChange how you feel about yourself
The hunger for change is nothing new. It’s easy to believe that you have changed substantially in the past, experiencing significant personal...
Read moreTalk about HIV with other people
Talking about HIV to others (aka disclosure) is a very personal thing. People who choose not to disclose their HIV status to other people are no...
Read moreFix your motivation
Motivation is you telling yourself that you need to do something or be something. Telling yourself that you want a better body is not going to...
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