I have been in a fog since finding out I have Genital Herpes!! How am I able to have a normal life now!!?? I have no idea as to who i got it from. The only thing to do is move on from this point. But HOW???!!!
2007-08-11 08:30:24 · 11 answers · asked by ohsosexycaramel 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
You got the right idea about just moving on. I remember when I first found out I had hsv2 I was traumatised. Until I learned how many people walking around actually have it. It's really not a big deal and plays little to no role in my life. Your best bet is to learn as much as you can about it so you'll be able to combat your outbreaks and inform your future partners properly. You'll still be able to have a perfectly normal love life. Most people don't care if they like you and are properly informed, even idiots like Bill. Most ppl talk so much until there put on the spot then they're singing a different tune. If it gets lonely you can always join a few std dating sites like http://www.afterh.com/, http://www.positivesingles.com/, and many more. I met alot of interesting people in the same boat there . Since you just got it I'd suggest taking meds ( like valtrex cause I've read that early treatment can lessen your chance of future outbreaks. It's also easier on your mind in the beginning when you don't see it as much. You can also take vitamins like l-lysine and try to avoid stress, high doses of arginine, and exposure to the sun. Also diet, exercise, and getting enough sleep plays a role. If you ever wanna talk herpes or just BS feel free to IM or email me.
2007-08-11 18:28:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-13 10:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-30 11:44:44 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, it's not as bad as it seems. I have had genital herpes for 5 years and after a few months, yeah, months, it got easier to deal with. I don't take a pill every day, only when I have outbreaks, which are usually when I'm REALLY stressed out. I take L-Lysine everyday, which is a like a vitamin. Studies have shown that it helps reduce the number and severity of outbreaks. It works for me, but might not for you, you'll have to talk to your doctor and see what works for you. You may never have another outbreak again. Educate yourself on how to prevent transmission, ALWAYS use protection, and tell your partners. But do be a little selective about who you tell....people have a tendancy to gossip. Take it from someone who has been there, only tell someone if you are 100% sure you can trust them. I got this disease when I was 19, and its not easy to live with this through your 20's, but it's not the end of the world. I hope you have a good friend that you can talk to and if not, do go see a counselor. I promise that it gets better, just try not to let it control your life or your mind. There are lots worse things that could happen to you.
2007-08-11 13:27:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a deep breath and relax. About 1 out of every 5 people age 12 or older are infected with Herpes. If you need to seek therapy to help cope with your situation, I suggest you do so. Try not to worry as it will not make it go away.
I would try accepting the situation and telling myself that no matter what I am still loved and I will still find love regardless of my situation. Do you know how many single and married people are infected and still live a normal life? Still have children? Still travel? It's not the end of your life. Did you know not all people have to take a pill everyday to prevent an outbreak? Some people become infected and never have another outbreak, or only get it a few times a year. Just ask God to give you peace and understanding. Everything happens for a reason. Maybe this happened to you as a way to slow you down. You just never know. Take care
2007-08-11 08:49:13 · answer #5 · answered by Valley Girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, first of all there are some great drugs out there for this now. Zoverax, and Valprex are two of the best out there. Both shut down the immune system, nerve endings the herpes feeds from. It virtually shuts it down. You will have to take the pills, not the oinment, daily as prescribed, be honest with any partners you have, avoid sex or kissing before, during and just after an outbreak. It reduces swelling, pain, itch, is a wonder drug. Over the counter stuff is ok but won't do what these two drugs do. They are what you need, and are really cheap. Get a dentist/ doc to write a scripts for the generic for them.
2007-08-11 08:40:21 · answer #6 · answered by cruisepuppy7452a 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I got clinically diagnosed with herpes (type 2) about three years back, when I was still attending college and had a mindless one-night stand. I know lots of girls say this, but I swear I had never done that sort of thing before. I just made a huge mistake that one time and all of a sudden I felt like I was going to have to live with the implications for the rest of my life. The worst part was feeling I could never date guys again. After all, who wants to go out with a girl who has sores round her "you know what" area? But since a friend shared this video https://tr.im/PSZRp everything changed.
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2015-09-28 06:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your medication and try to maintain the lifestyle you had before. Don't feel a need to broadcast it. Eventually hopefully it will be a part of your life like if you had asthma. The only advice I can tell you is try to develop a relationship with a significant other before you tell them that you have herpes. And if they aren't supportive they probably aren't someone you really want to be with.
Actually you should also try to figure out who you got it from too. They may not know they have it and infecting other sexual partners with it.
2007-08-11 10:36:26 · answer #8 · answered by prettyblueeyes101010 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know people that have this. I think it is relatively common, so you don't have to feel you are the only one. Look for sites regarding this. There are medications which can help. Be honest with any partner you have. If you aren't, they will leave you when they find out. There are people that will stick with you when they understand what they can do to protect themselves and when they see you care.
2007-08-11 08:40:56 · answer #9 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can live a normal life. Unfortuantely you'll have to take a pill everyday to help suppress outbreaks
2007-08-11 08:36:00 · answer #10 · answered by sistahgirl1230 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋