my little sister (she's 21) just called and told me that she has herpes. She is very depressed and she feels like everything is happening to her (she already has HPV i think thats it). I feel so sad and sorry for her.
Can you guys please offer me some advice to give her cause I really love my sister and I hate to see her hurt. What can I say to make her feel better
2007-08-23 10:50:50 · 13 answers · asked by CuriousStacy 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Just let her know how much you love her and care for her, and just be there for her if she needs a shoulder to cry on.
I contracted genital herpes and HPV when I was 17 years old. I felt HORRIBLE. I was depressed, upset, angry, you name it. The thing that helped me more then anything was my mom. She was with me when I was diagnosed and never stopped being there for me. She was my shoulder to cry on (literally).
With time she'll be just fine. Time heals A LOT. Good luck to you and her. I know how bad it gets!
2007-08-23 11:16:02 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-10 01:37:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 12:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by lily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-07-09 01:23:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I felt exactly the same as her, but having herpes does not make her unattractive or damaged goods, and the majority of men will accept her just the way she is. It may feel bad physically now but in the end it probably won't, symptoms are mild for most people. I hardly notcie mine. Just make her feel like she is still the same person and perfect as she is. Don't ask daft things like if it is still safe to share the bathroom with her, as my parents did. And if she asks, as I asked my Mum, if you would still have sex with someone you liked if you found out they had herpes, don't say no like she did because it made me feel appalling! Tell her you would accept someone with it and just take them for who they are, without the herpes beiing an isse. Tell her she can still have fun, and that it doesn't really change anything.
Unlike a previous answerer seems to suggest, having herpes does not mean you are dirty or have lax "sexual habits" that somehow naturally lead to an std, and that herpes will of course give you a wake up call to change. It is most often caught in a committed relationship. I caught it from my boyfriend of seven years, my sister caught it from her husband.
A doctor is the best place to go for medical facts, but your family and friends are the best place to go for comfort. I know it sounds obvious, but just be there for her, my sister was and it really helped to have her to talk to, ebcasue I only told one of my friends because I was too ashamed and my parents were no help.
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2016-11-13 06:58:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am absolutely terrified and I feel so alone. I just found out last week that I tested positive for hsv1 and 2. I have been with the same man for the past 10 years and within the last year found out that he has cheated on me with numerous women. I am so scared that I can give it to my children by kissing them and them eating with me...I feel like my whole life has changed. And even though the nurses, my doctor, and websites say that a lot of people have it I still feel like I am by myself. My self esteem has dropped and I feel like I have been used up. But now, My life is very happy.
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2016-05-14 17:23:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately your sister will always have the virus but there are new ways to decrease her chance of spreading it. She may want to talk to her doctor about taking an oral medication to decrease flare ups. My own sister has herpes and she's in a long term committed relationship and is very happy. This may be your sister's wake up call to start changing her sexual habits. Herpes it uncomfortable and inconvenient but it won't kill you. She could have gotten HIV. I know that in itself was a wake up call for my sister.
2007-08-23 11:17:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Get medical advice. Give her lots of understanding before judging her in any way. Herpes is very treatable medical is very advance, but she needs to follow through with all the steps the doctor gives her. Find out who gave it to her, this person needs to know he has this if he doesn't know already.
I wish you all the luck in the world!
2007-08-23 11:16:46 · answer #9 · answered by live4_2day 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think the best thing she should do is talk to a doctor - they will give her the straight facts about what it is like to have it, the chances of spreading it, and the fact that more than 50% of the population has it (whether or not they know it). It is a very manageable disease and even though she is feeling the emotions right now she will be OK.
Also, if your sister has HPV and HSV, does she practice safe sex?
2007-08-23 11:46:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋