Hello
I am a 23/f who has been diagnosed via swab with GHSV-1. Every sign points towards it coming from a partners coldsore.
Anyways, I am one of the unlucky ones experiencing frequent outbreaks. I have a minimum of two a month since being diagnosed 7 months ago, they vary in severity but unfortunately I have a lot of discomfort. I started antiviral therapy which has helped lessen the outbreak symptoms but I believe mine are triggered by my period and "vigorous" physical contact, aswell as stress.
I was told that the first year or two is bad because the body is building up antibodies and we are all different in terms of our immune strength, that's what really keeps the virus at bay. I am also confused at mine being so severe despite what i've heard about this type but again there's no typical with herpes after hearing many peoples stories. There's not much you can do besides take care of yourself. build your immune system up and just try to keep a health mind and body 🙂 stay optimistic
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