You first initial OB will make you feel like crap. I cried and cried. I felt like my life was over. Honestly, I still kinda do. You have to think about it this way.... 8/10 people have hsv1 wether it be a cold sore or in the genital area. Reguardless of where it’s at, it’s the SAME virus.
As as far as OB, everyone is different. I was told by my doctor that ghsv1 doesn’t like to go below the belt line so the chances of reoccurring OBs are rare. In my case, that’s false. I’m currently going through my 2nd OB right now. Given, I was just sick, stressed and I’m on my cycle, they all factor into having OBs. Your diet also factors into it. You could have one, and never have another one or you can have reoccurring ones. I’ve done research alllll day long today bc having a second OB effects you mentally just like the first. I feel very unloved of myself. I feel terrible but over time, it’ll get better. As for telling friends and family, I have yet to do so as well because nobody understands that ghsv1 is the SAME thing as a cold sore on your lip. The SAME virus. Nobody gets that until they do research.
Keep your head up girl.