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Hi. I have genital HSV1. I had my first outbreak in early 2016, and then didn't get my second outbreak until 2 and a half years later (this past July). Thinking I would never get it again because it's genital HSV1, the shock and shame I felt was so intense. When I had the 2nd outbreak I happened to have just started dating this amazing guy who I'm still with now. When I disclosed to him, he was so kind about it and really calmed my nerves and shame. He takes supplements that I give him to helpfully help his immune system, and as far as we know (knock on wood) he hasn't gotten it yet, hopefully. Anyway, for other reasons, I feel like I want to break up with him. But every time I think about breaking up with him, I remember how nice he was about my OB and how not a lot of people are. I used to not tell people because I figured it wouldn't happen again being HSV1 and if we were safe it was fine (not the right mindset I know), so I wasn't worried about being on the dating scene before my 2nd OB. But now that I had my 2nd OB I'm terrified to date again and have to disclose AGAIN and possibly be rejected. Has anyone been in a similar experience?

Hi. I have genital HSV1. I had my first outbreak in early 2016, and then didn't get my second outbreak until 2 and a half years later (this past July). Thinking I would never get it again because it's genital HSV1, the shock and shame I felt was so intense. When I had the 2nd outbreak I happened to have just started dating this amazing guy who I'm still with now. When I disclosed to him, he was so kind about it and really calmed my nerves and shame. He takes supplements that I give him to helpfully help his immune system, and as far as we know (knock on wood) he hasn't gotten it yet, hopefully. Anyway, for other reasons, I feel like I want to break up with him. But every time I think about breaking up with him, I remember how nice he was about my OB and how not a lot of people are. I used to not tell people because I figured it wouldn't happen again being HSV1 and if we were safe it was fine (not the right mindset I know), so I wasn't worried about being on the dating scene before my 2nd OB. But now that I had my 2nd OB I'm terrified to date again and have to disclose AGAIN and possibly be rejected. Has anyone been in a similar experience?

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Hi! I am also a Type 1 Diabetic. It is really a frustrating illness, as it is causal of other health problems, which is something that I hate. I wouldn't blame Diabetes on this though -- even someone with a perfect immune system will most likely get herpes if they are directly in contact with it. I am a Type 1 Diabetic and also have Herpes genital Type 1 and I've had two outbreaks over the course of three years... the first one was awful, and the second one, although mentally scarring, did not last too long. Also, I have a yeast infection right now, haha. Recommendations: Take Olive Leaf Extract and red marine algae supplements. They both help blood sugar and help fight herpes. Olive leaf extract also helps with your blood sugar... and yeast infections! I also take a monolaurin supplement. Private message me if you ever want to talk abut any of this.

Thanks so much. This really made me feel better.

Yep.

Hello. I have genital HSV-1 and I am on antivirals due to a second outbreak after almost 3 years, which was bizarre. As it is, I have a lot of anxiety/self-esteem issues. The 2nd outbreak happened when I first started dating my boyfriend (who was tested clean for everything before we started dating). When I told him he was accepting and kind and reassured me that he still wanted to be with me. We were using condoms for two months but then one drunk night we decided not to, probably based on the fact that I had never transmitted it to anyone even with unprotected sex and off antivirals (specifically, an ex for a year and a half, and another ex I was seeing for 6 months). And after that, we haven't used condoms a few times. (Really stupid, I know... but I figured the risk was low). Difference is my boyfriend is uncircumsized which puts him at more of a risk. He told me he just got red, flakey skin on his penis that was itching. He thinks it is a yeast infection, but that's what I thought both times. I feel overwhelming guilt and sadness, I've been obsessing over transmitting it to him and now it seems to be a possibility. He doesn't have sores... yet. How can I deal with this overwhelming guilt and panic? P.S. Does anyone know if Effexor (an SNRI) can cause herpes outbreaks? I think starting Lexapro triggered my second one. Thanks.

It's hard, but it just takes time unfortunately.

Hi, I was diagnosed with genital HSV-1 two and a half years ago. After the initial shock and heart-break, when I was told it was HSV-1 and wouldn't occur that frequently (one gynecologist said it was unlikely that it would ever come back, one said unlikely after 1 year)... so I thought that I was good. Suddenly, after starting a new (terrible) job and medication (Lexapro) I got an outbreak again in July after two and a half years. It has felt like all of the anxiety has come rushing back, and the trauma and shame. I thought it was over and done with. Now I am constantly worried, for myself and for my boyfriend of four months, I'm too afraid to try any anxiety meds because I've convinced myself that SSRIs cause herpes... I have no idea what to do. Any razor bump, cut, or itch from an ingrown hair sends me into a complete panic and I triple dose on all of my supplements that supposedly prevent herpes (would not recommend doing this). I've talked to a therapist but they haven't helped me that much on this issue. Mostly, I am CONSTANTLY terrified that I gave my boyfriend herpes, always wondering if he had a coldsore as a kid that would make him immune, always make sure he takes supplements I gave him. It's becomming a lot, for both of us I think. Anyone else experience this, or have any advice?

Hello, I was diagnosed with genital HSV1 about two and a half years ago. I was outbreak free and not on antivirals, until one day this July, when I got an outbreak. I was under a bit of stress (I've been that stressed before though) and dealing with a tooth abscess that went unnoticed (so my body was fighting off an infection)... however, the only thing that changed was that I started taking 10mg of Lexapro. I read people on forums write that Lexapro/Celexa have caused them herpes. I also read that a study says that mice given excessive doses of SSRIs had herpes resurgences. Anyway, I'm having wicked intense anxiety and got prescribed an SNRI (similar) Effexor, and was wondering if anyone knows if there is any truth behind serotonin/antidepressant drugs of that nature causing herpes. Any experiences? Thanks.