I am a close family relative of someone who just called me with the devastating news today.Her doctor told her she has genital herpes....she is only 16. I am the one she calls when she needs help with tough life problems and needs advice.she is my baby girl. and was devastated .I know the basics(have the internet).but i have as to of no clue on the emotional part. Because i dont have them.what can i do or say to help her deal with this ..i cant say nothing. I have to be there .any suggestions?
2006-07-31 15:35:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Just tell her that you are there for her. That is really the only thing you can do.
I was diagnosed with genital herpes right after I turned 17 (pretty close to her age). The thing that got me through it was my mom. She was so nice and so supportive and caring.
Just listen to her and talk to her. She'll be okay after a little while. I have had the virus over 5 years and I hardly ever think about it now. It's one of those things in the back of my mind and I only think about it if I see a commercial about it or someone brings it up. She might be having a hard time now, but she'll be okay in a little while, just give her time and let her know you are there for her.
2006-08-01 00:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-01 05:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-31 14:31:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend has had genital herpes for about eight months now, and it's been really rough. She's had about 7 outbreaks. Everywhere I read it says it stops flaring up so much after time, but its not getting less frequent for her. She's been on Antiviral meds the whole time, too. She also has type 1 diabetes which she has had her whole life, which really weakens her immune system. Will it ever get better?
But after a friend share this video everything has changed.
Natural Safe Herpes Remedy?
2016-05-15 00:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way to help her is to be supportive of the situation and no blaming at her part. let her know that it's a common STD among women ages 12 to 28. It is devastating and she'll be affected: emotion and psychosocial. Herpes genital is INCURABLE because it's a virus, however manageable with medication as prescribed by MD. the first symptoms like pain, itching, tingling are present and severe. but as time goes by it will be lessen. Factors that may provoke the blister from coming back are stress, sunlight, or maybe trauma to the affected part. JUST BE THERE FOR HER...LISTEN AND BE SENSITIVE TO HER CONCERN. ADVISE HER TO HAVE SAFE SEX. like using condom and limit her sexual partners.
hope this help because i am on the same situation a month ago.
2006-07-31 16:43:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that she can go on valtrex to suppress them. However, she needs to come to terms with the fact that she can spread them to all other partners. You also need her to face the person that gave them to her. She will have to change her life around, such as only having a child through c-section so that they will not catch herpes. Ask her where she got them, and how she got them. You need to talk to her about safe sex, because if she got herpes there are other diseases and more serious complications to worry about. Ask her if you can go in to the doctor with her... She may in fact need councelling or help with her situation. She may need an HIV test, or other STD tests....
Therefore, you should be there for her, but you need to sit her down and set her straight before there are more serious complications... this is probably only a warning sign of things to come.
2006-07-31 15:43:07 · answer #6 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although genital herpes is a common and manageable condition, living with herpes can be distressing, inconvenient and, in some cases, painful. The period after diagnosis may be an especially emotional time. It's common to experience feelings of shame and fear. Therefore, she may benefit from seeking counseling or attending a support group.
You can help your relative deal with her diagnosis by encouraging her to educate herself about her condition. A great resource for genital herpes information is iVillage - check out http://health.ivillage.com/gynostds/gherpes/0,,hco_8tdzk2vw,00.html for tips on dealing with genital herpes from day to day.
2006-08-01 05:18:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your boyfriend refuses to get tested, you might have to rethink your relationship. If he does have herpes, he is putting you at risk, and NO guy is worth the risk of getting an incurable STD. I understand that you love him, and if he's a good guy, he'll agree to get tested, for his sake and yours. Herpes can lead to a lot of negative consequences if it's not treated. Plus, it's apparently pretty treatable (although it isn't curable) with the right medicine. You can check out some of the websites in my source list for some more info. Good luck to you - and please remember that your health is the most important thing. Condoms aren't 100% effective in preventing STD's, but it's good that you're using them...
2016-03-27 11:22:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you just blew my mind. Whata mess.
2006-07-31 16:42:49 · answer #9 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is hard
2006-07-31 16:13:18 · answer #10 · answered by SEXXYDARKCHOCO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋