I was definitely feeling very similarly to what you posted when I was first diagnosed. At age 31, I contracted genital hsv1, after having only 3 partners. I was so mad, embarrassed, anxious, sad, scared, etc. Anyway, after my initial outbreak I didn’t have anymore until about 14 months later. Then another about 2 months after that (my current situation). Not sure why I’m having more outbreaks in the second year, when it’s “supposed” to be less. But, I have an amazing, loving boyfriend of 1 year, who loves me just the same. There are moments when everything will feel out of control, and there are moments you’ll forget it’s even part of your life. All of the feelings are real! The highs and lows. Just don’t let it define you, because it doesn’t. 🙂
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