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    An Open Letter To Anyone That Is Struggling (Including Myself)

    We all struggle at some point whether it be with mental illness or physical health problems. This is just a sad fact of life but the good news is that we are stronger than what is in front of us. Sure our health problems may never go away but don't let that discourage you from reaching your goals and dreams. You are just as special as anyone else and just as capable even if you have limitations. There is something that makes each of us unique.

    If you're struggling with negative or anxious thoughts like I am then take a breath and acknowledge it. The more you acknowledge it the less power it seems to have over you. Sometimes our thoughts are misleading …. They can only be guided by emotion. This is okay so long as we are willing to work with it. Struggling does not make you less than, it makes you human!

    We are all on this journey of life together and our struggles possess the ability to teach us things. Some lessons are hard to face while others come quite easily.

    The point is, you are stronger and more capable than you give yourself credit for. I sometimes downplay my accomplishments but I shouldn't. Neither should you. If you got out of bed today-good. If you ate-good. If you went to work-good. Every little accomplishment deserves attention no matter how small. By celebrating our victories we validate ourselves and we deserve that. Our feelings and situations are valid even if others don't think so.

    What I am saying is: YOU GOT THIS! Whatever life throws at you is not impossible to deal with. So go out there and shine like the brilliant person you are because that's what the world needs, more people like you. I believe in you…and yes I believe in myself…most of the time, but reading this post really invigorated and empowered me.

    As always please stay safe and reach out for help if you need to.

    ~Amcron
    @stillsearching1994

    #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Selfcare #Selflove #BipolarDisorder #Bipolar2Disorder #Bipolar1Disorder #BipolarDepression #ADHD #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #COVID19 #Migraine #Headache #RareDisease #HIVAIDS #PeripheralNeuropathy #BackPain #PTSD #Addiction #AddictionRecovery #IfYouFeelHopeless #Hope #CheckInWithMe #TheMighty #MightyTogether #MightyMinute #DistractMe #MightyQuestions

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    14 per 100 000 people

    That's the suicide rate, 525600 minutes how do you measure a life, as someone who has SI, worse on the 27th of December, and the 7th of March, extremely important days to me, and someone who seeks help through a counsellor, my church and my anon meetings, I would rather be an advocate than a statistical death, having been publicly s'd 8 years ago and lost my family, and having had the hardest Easter and three days of Victoria day known to man or woman this year, and an extremely hard day before Memorial day due to financial woes and marital strife, I would say this mother who does the best she can raising her family refuses to be a statistic, I have not looked up percentage of women to men, and how many of these are hard working mothers but it would be good to know, Bullying is a huge cause of teen attempts and deaths, and believe me I know this half year..., I believe my elderly were bullied in reference to food and have spoken to their doctor about it, Stay free, try not to live in fear, let go for a little when you have to, call a friend, forgive, try to heal, reunite, never value money over a life, and love and remember those who have lost their lives, due to bullying, army trauma, bullying trauma, grief of others, financial trouble, medical sickness, family under-appreciation, feeling they are a burden (elderly), abuse from authorities, overall exhaustion of life, addiction, over-work, covid financial woes, lack of family support, marital strife, loss of something or someone dear, or just Chronic Disrespect. Life is valued don't miss it or destroy it, Advocate for it, as I am trying to do for myself and my family, and Only Love

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    30% of New HIV Cases are Directly Attributable to Herpes

    Herpes Cure Advocacy (HCA) is a non-profit advocacy organization with the goal of cure, treatment, and prevention for HSV types 1 and 2. The field of herpes has gained momentum in recent years through the efforts of HCA, including an addendum to the US Department of Health and Human Services 2020 Strategic Plan for STIs that will outline a national strategy to cure, treat, and prevent HSV for the first time.

    In November 2022, NIH/CDC held a joint workshop on genital herpes - the first federal meeting for HSV in decades.

    In collaboration with our partners at Treatment Action Group (TAG) and AVAC, our mission is aligned to address both HSV and Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Given the syndemic nature of HSV and HIV, the development of a vaccine for HSV can prevent transmission and reduce the global burden of both HSV and HIV/AIDS.

    As of now, Tuberculosis, MonkeyPox, and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been designated as diseases relating to HIV, and while also incredibly important, their link to HIV acquisition is not comparable to HSV. Research by Dr. Larry Corey and colleagues indicated that genital herpes infection is associated with a 2 to 4-fold risk of HIV acquisition and that 30% of new HIV cases are directly attributable to new HSV infection.

    Currently, there are at least four HSV vaccines in clinical development: a prophylactic vaccine being developed in Harvey Friedman’s laboratory in partnership with BioNTech (BNT163); a therapeutic vaccine by GSK; the live-attenuated product from Rational Vaccines; and a product from the laboratory of Betsy Herold.

    Prioritizing HSV vaccine development can help reduce the global health burden of both HSV and HIV infections.

    Advocates - stand up for yourself! It is time - we can be silent no more.

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    30% of New HIV Cases are Directly Attributable to Herpes Infection

    Genital herpes is driving the HIV epidemic - with nearly 30% of new HIV cases directly attributable to herpes. Yet - little is being done to cure treat or prevent herpes globally.

    Herpes Cure Advocacy (HCA) is a non-profit advocacy organization with the goal of cure, treatment, and prevention for HSV types 1 and 2. The field of herpes has gained momentum in recent years through the efforts of HCA, including an addendum to the US Department of Health and Human Services 2020 Strategic Plan for STIs that will outline a national strategy to cure, treat, and prevent HSV for the first time.

    In November 2022, NIH/CDC held a joint workshop on genital herpes - the first federal meeting for HSV in decades.

    In collaboration with our partners at Treatment Action Group (TAG) and AVAC, our mission is aligned to address both HSV and Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Given the syndemic nature of HSV and HIV, the development of a vaccine for HSV can prevent transmission and reduce the global burden of both HSV and HIV/AIDS.

    As of now, Tuberculosis, MonkeyPox, and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been designated as diseases relating to HIV, and while also incredibly important, their link to HIV acquisition is not comparable to HSV. Research by Dr. Larry Corey and colleagues indicated that genital herpes infection is associated with a 2 to 4-fold risk of HIV acquisition and that 30% of new HIV cases are directly attributable to new HSV infection.

    We invite all advocates to be #Silentnomore Join us!

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    First time with Covid

    I'm on day 4 with covid and am hoping for some tips on how to get through this.

    It seems to be flaring my fibro badly since last night and I'm considering taking narcotics it's so bad.

    I'm keeping a close eye on vitals, especially oxygen rate. So far I'm okay. This is just really rough with all my other illnesses.

    Any helps would be appreciated.

    #DiabetesType1
    #Fibromyalgia
    #PolycysticOvarySyndrome
    #Depression
    #Anxiety
    #PPPD Dizziness
    #GastroesophagealRefluxDisease
    #Migraine
    #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
    #Undiagnosed

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    New to this group

    Hi all,
    I came down with covid in March of 2020 and have been living w Ling Covid since. I have learned a lot over the past three years and am looking to meet more people with this condition. I am looking to build an in person community in San Francisco. Great to see all the postings in this group and to be a part of it!

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    I’m new here!

    Hi, my name is ksenya. I'm here because I have long covid and I’d like to meet others with this condition.

    #MightyTogether

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    Joy Jar

    I’m new to chronic pain (long Covid ME/CFS). I have a joy jar that needs redoing. It contains color coded popsicle sticks with ideas for things I can do to enrich creative, physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual parts of my life. Many of my old sticks have things I just can’t do anymore. What things have you found that are gentle on struggling bodies (and, let’s face it, hearts and minds, too) that enrich your life? #ChronicFatigueSyndromeampME #ideas #helpneeded #newspoonie

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