[Herpes in the Black Community]

15 minutes ago, Lstgryl said:

Hi. I feel kinda under qualified to offer any sound advice. I was diagnosed in February. I literally cried for weeks and had very dark thoughts. I can now say that I have more good days then bad. For example, this weekend was rough but I’m doing better now. I just continued to take my meds and my symptoms were gone literally the next day or so. Whenever I get too down, I just say to myself “yes I’m scared, but I still want to live. “. Sorry for any typos. I’m sending this from my phone. 

Any advice right now is expert advice, so, thank you for commenting. I learn best by observing and what you say to yourself is what actually has gotten me through today. This diagnosis is not the death of me. I still get to live past today even with this diagnosis.

[Herpes in the Black Community]

49 minutes ago, justbri. said:

It’s tough coming to grips with this. But let these thoughts be fleeting. In time it will become just another nuisance. There is still beauty and love in life even though it’s dark right now. I have always been passionate about taking care of my own mental health, but when I got this diagnosis I had a thought that death would be better than to live with this.  All in all it’s a just a skin condition. Reach out if you need! 

Thank you for reaching out to me, I've been the same way about my mental health but this kind of tipped the scales. I can promise to work really hard to but them back into balance. I WHOLEheartedly appreciate the support I have received so far. I will definitely be reaching out. Thank you thank you thank you

[Herpes in the Black Community]

I'm 23, an African-American female. I got my official diagnosis today and I want to smash my car into a wall. Happy Tuesday!