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My ten year old just came back from his weekend at his dads and was very excited to play me his " new favourite song" It made me laugh and I thought I'd share in the hope of making someone else laugh ! I imagine if listened to too much it would become very very irritating Why oh why do we have to grow up !!

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well everyone is different. Some only last a couple of days with hardly any symptoms. However, if you are like me I had what felt like a continual cycle for 3 months and valtrex didn't seem to help. I'm ow on suppressive. Sorry I cant be of more help

@WCSDancer2010 omg this song... I was only singing this last week with my sis reminiscing.. and @Reality hope your feeling better. Your in a good place here. We have a lot in common so if you ever want to pm me feel free :-)

A Bird Sitting On A Tree Is Not Afraid Of The Branch Breaking Because Here Trust Is Not On The Branch But On Its Wings So Believe In Yourself And Win The World!

You have me started now ok Im going to have to visit the who made a mess and I'm going or I will be here all night !! :-)

Oh goodness , I am now going to have to dig my police CD out ! Every little thing she does is magic, everything she does just turns me on .... haha am I old ? and while we are on the topic of fear, I came across a great book a few years ago called feel the fear and do it any way by Susan Jeffers.. I have a book shelf full of bloody self help books, but this one is a good one also there is another great on called stop thinking start living Ricahrd Carlson ! if any one is interested !! :-)

Oh you have me started now !!!! this one sums up the support of this forum and is a song I love !! not a dancing round the room while cleaning in my pyjamas song , more in the shower pretending I'm on x factor !! :-) so for all the new people who have joined our community since I was last here ( and there seems quite a few of you ) these words are for you x

Im in the UK and your Gum clinic deffo your best option. I went there and have had nothing but positive experience with clued up understanding doctors /nurses. I had continual outbreaks for months and so in Sep they gave me suppressive ( Aciclovir) with a lovely topical cooling gel ! the suppressive has worked and for 3 months not had outbreaks only the occasional tingle ect. I was afraid because they said we will do 3 months and maybe take me off. But I went back a few weeks ago and the Doc said as your still having tingles and its a horrid time of year and with stress from a new job we will keep you on it and think about taking you off in summer when immune systems are generally better and your stress level is lower ( I will be on six weeks hol as teacher) because when you first come off suppress its common to get an aggressive break out. very understanding people and never once made me feel ashamed dirty ect in fact quite the opposite !! good luck xx

Pam, you inspired me so much, that I took one step out of the closet. Since that day Things have got better for me. I have disclosed to friends with positive outcomes and to my sister. They all love me just the same, but are now educated on the topic ! I was amazed that my sister didn't even realise that her cold sores she gets on her lip once or twice a year is herpes. She does now :-) I have encouraged a friend to join here because she also has H. And both her and my sister are jealous of the connections I have made on this site through H bud, which I also give you credit for because you helped me over come fears to post on this forum more and in doing so I have developed special bonds with people one whom I think I will be friends with for a very long time. I have come along so far on my H journey !! I feel like I am actually becoming the person I should have always being, almost like I have seen the light !! Dancer you are a true shining light that glows bright giving direction when people get lost in the darkest of days. Don't you ever fade away lady xxx

I really needed this today thanks for sharing :-)

This is fabulous. I am so happy for you and I going to have a big glass of wine to celebrate for you this evening :-D you have come such a long way in such a short space , I am so very proud . I have to say Though I'm ever so slightly jealous . I quite fancy some magic in my bedroom :-D xx

Thanks for this, I enjoyed it :-)

Awww this is lovely, thanks for sharing the positive :-)

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Yes it is possible ! people can have it years and not know ! I am pretty certain when I contracted mine, but can I be 100% ? no! but if I thought about it too much it could really mess with my head and open a whole can of worms that I'd rather not ! the thing is I know I have it now so the best thing I can do for my self and others is manage it by looking after my self and educate my self and future partners ! We cannot change what already is regardless of when or how long we had it. I'd say don't spend too much energy thinking about it, because you will never know for sure and in stressing out about it you could bring on a break out X

I can see my self in these posts also :-0 just more evidence that we are not alone in our thoughts, feelings and Herpes journey x

Thanks for the lovely feed back from this post :-) and @HopefulVictoria great news on the result. So happy for you x

Sod it.. I had to post this one on here Is today going to be the day that you step out of your comfort zone, the day that you commit yourself to stretching to new heights, and new places that you never even imagined you would see? Nobody ever said that the road to your destiny would be a comfortable one. Many who are successful will argue the point that though a victory is great, it is the journey along the way to their victories that really is what means the most to them.:-D

Cant resist :-D It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell. -Buddha The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself. -Steve Marabo

Thanks Adrial. Well, today I though sod it .... I'm half way on this journey I may as well try to get further on my destination ( what ever or where ever that may be) . So home study booked...... what's that saying go like.. enjoy the journey not the destination ? oh that's got me started, I may have to visit the who made a mess now :-D

@WCSDancer2010 love love love your replies " Sorry but what a load of CRAP... you have tried to conform and be someone to please other people because that is what our society tells us we must do. And that just sets you up for a fall because something will invariabley come along and prove to you that you are not a "good girl". Hows about just being YOU? You still are "independent, strong, loving, a good friend", but I promise you will NEVER be "perfect" - so quit trying. Just be the best person you can be each and every day. We all f*uck up at some time or other. We are all human beings, being human" wonderful :-D :-D @defeatedbuttrying congrats on you graduation Mrs be proud.. I had my graduation ceremony on Tuesday ( even though I finished in July.. God only knows why they wait so long !!) Anyway I cried at mine, but out of happy emotions. And on reading your post I just realised that while there I didn't think about herpes once yeeyyy ! now you try not too either Mrs. Don't you dare let it over shadow your moment. You worked your butt off for this. Now you have being told by you internet mum and your aunt hope ...... Oh and for the record. I get a funny odour when I am about to break out. Even sometimes just when I tingle and don't get a full on break out, and I shower ever morning and bath every night, and use women's bits deodorant down there too ( not that I have OCD at all :-) ) so mine is not a hygiene thing either xx

@childofstars . Not to throw a spanner in the works, but are you not equally at risk of contracting Hep c from him ??x

Hopefulvictoria. Firstly welcome to this site, and I am glad you liked my post ( wish I could post the picture ). Secondly You are not alone. We have all being there and I remember all too well waiting to ring up for my HIV results. I sent my self silly with worry, and convinced my self that I was positive. However, I was negative. Its easy for me to say now, the best thing you can do is try not to worry as this may lead to another Hsv breakout from the stress. Breath and treat yourself to something you like doing that may take your mind off things. Going on a run helps me or even better than that going to buy a new pair of shoes .... Message me any time, or reach out on here. We are like a big spiritual family :-) and I am beginning to realise that actually having H is the kick in the bum that I needed to look deep inside, make peace with my self and help me move forward to a better place in my life. And in that new life I will only allow people who are worthy of me get close to me. Try keep your chin up chicker.... It will get easier, I promise you that. I'm not saying you'll never have an off day , I still have them (but hell I had them before H..) its part of the peaks and valleys of life , only now I have a support system from some fabulous people on here. If I hadn't of got herpes I would never have met these people and for that reason I already think that having herpes has actually being a bit of a blessing. I feel like I connect with people and fit somewhere at long last, yipeeee xx

OMG.. I haven't seen this post in ages..look what your doing people posting their pics left right and centre now :-) and the date site ...you go girl. So wish I was so brave. I love you woman xx