CHECK Magazin - Gesundheitsmagazin für Männer No.12
Wenn wir, nicht erst seit gestern, von Ressourcen sparen reden, fällt oft die am nächsten liegende Ressource unter den Tisch: der Mensch. Auch wir sind nicht unerschöpflich belastbar, auch wir haben Grenzen. Mit dieser Ausgabe wollen wir uns daher ein bisschen befreien: Von Keimen, negativen Gedanken, dem Gefühl, nicht gehört zu werden, unnötigem Körperfett, Nahrung, die uns gestresster und ängstlicher macht, Krankheitsrisiken oder auch Scham.
Wenn wir, nicht erst seit gestern, von Ressourcen sparen reden, fällt oft die am nächsten liegende Ressource unter den Tisch: der Mensch. Auch wir sind nicht unerschöpflich belastbar, auch wir haben Grenzen. Mit dieser Ausgabe wollen wir uns daher ein bisschen befreien: Von Keimen, negativen Gedanken, dem Gefühl, nicht gehört zu werden, unnötigem Körperfett, Nahrung, die uns gestresster und ängstlicher macht, Krankheitsrisiken oder auch Scham.
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<strong>CHECK</strong> MAG #12<br />
WHY THE RIGHT DOCTOR IS SO IMPORTANT<br />
What should HIV-positive people<br />
consider when looking for a doctor?<br />
Searching for a doctor who<br />
is a good match for you can<br />
be a bit like searching for a<br />
suitable hairdresser. You don’t<br />
just go for the first option, but<br />
rather try out different ones<br />
before making a long-term<br />
decision. After all, regular<br />
appointments with this doctor<br />
become a part of life after an<br />
HIV diagnosis, even if there<br />
are months between visits.<br />
Make the “right” choice<br />
Practical aspects such as location or the duration of<br />
the journey are relevant. Some accept a longer ride for<br />
the “right” doctor, even if the nearest doctor’s practice<br />
is just around the corner. The search can also be<br />
supported by recommendations from friends or from<br />
the Internet.<br />
All of these are important points when it comes to<br />
decision-making. What is most important, however,<br />
is that you as an HIV-positive person choose a doctor<br />
who you feel in good hands with. If you feel safe<br />
and comfortable, then this is the “right” choice<br />
for you.<br />
Talk openly about your own needs<br />
The first big step is finding the right specialist doctor<br />
and feeling comfortable. Feeling good is so important<br />
because you should be able to talk openly about<br />
everything with the doctor. If, for example,<br />
your personal needs in life have changed or you are<br />
concerned about something related to HIV therapy,<br />
then the doctor is the first point of contact and should<br />
have an open ear for everything.<br />
Some people wish they could share everything<br />
related to their everyday live with the doctor. Others<br />
like to discuss certain worries and fears they’re<br />
concerned about. Then there are those who simply<br />
want the essentials and only attend regular appointments<br />
to check laboratory values and pick up the<br />
prescriptions. There is no right or wrong here.<br />
Address sensitive issues<br />
Raising a sensitive and intimate topic may make<br />
you feel uncomfortable at first, however talking<br />
openly is important – there is no reason to be<br />
ashamed. If it’s the attitude towards one’s own<br />
sexuality or maybe you recently told your new<br />
partner about the HIV infection and he or she<br />
now has questions about how HIV affects your<br />
sex life, HIV specialists can provide valuable<br />
assistance here.<br />
Doctors can support<br />
Another advantage of having a good relationship and<br />
an open exchange is that your doctor can support<br />
you with valuable tips and specific support offers.<br />
Find solutions together<br />
If you have found the right doctor for you as an<br />
HIV-positive person, it then makes it easier to<br />
openly address changes in everyday life or challenges<br />
with your therapy. Then you can find solutions<br />
together and choose a therapy that suits your own<br />
life and needs the best.<br />
You can find more information and<br />
personal stories about living with HIV at<br />
www.livlife.de<br />
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