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Actually it was an obgyn that had this convo with me so I was so confused but thank you is it true outbreaks occur less

Okay last post for the night I promise. I know have mentioned this before but in still very confused do I decided to do a whole question on it. I have genital HSV-1 now my dr basically laughed it off when I asked how 1 and 2 were different and said there's no difference they are the same thing and she doesn't know why they aren't considered as one type all together now I've been reading different things and do not know what to believe people say hsv 1 is less painful with less breakouts or shedding I don't know what to believe I would like to look at the bright side and say I have the better of the two if I have to have it at all ( no offense to anyone with HSV2 ) I just need come clarity please

Thank you peachy

Thank you both for everything you said your both right and made me feel better it's just all so stressful and scarey right now i feel like I just keep getting pushed down this hasn't been a good couple of months and it's just one thing after another

I believe it can not live outside of the body and soap kills it so as for the shower you should be fine I'm still nervous to shave

I know I can get it orally but how do I know if I have it already would I have gotten an outbreak there during my first or an that just pop out randomly

So I need to vent and I figure here is the best and only place I can do that I feel like my whole life is falling apart I was finally in a place in my life that I was happy I was In a really rocky relationship which brought a lot of unhappy for all of my teenage years finally I was strong enough to leave and I did and it was te best choice I've ever made Then I found my boyfriend as of now and he's amazing the best thing that could have happened to me we've been together for over a year and i can't picture myself with anyone else and I don't want to he makes me feel like I'm on top of the world and no I don't need a man to feel good but who doesn't want a love like that it doesn't come so often so when you find it you never let it go there's so many men out there that are jut horrible to there wives or girl friends and I have a really amazing man. Then I was diagnosed and my whole world fell apart at first he was scared but stood by me and is still he says he's not going anywhere he loves me and would never leave me because of this but we have a very intimate relationship were never young I'm 22 and he's 26 so out sex life was at its peak before this we couldn't keep out hands off each other sorry to be so blunt. I had my 1st outbreak oct 20th by the 29th I was blister free. But I feel like eventually he's going to loose interest in me and want to be with someone he doesn't have to tip toe around he's been a little distant because we have to restrain our selves we still spend almost all our time together but the affection isn't there lik before because I'm afraid I'm going to set him off and not be able to fulfill what I'm supposed to as a girl friend if you know what I mean I know there's other ways but I miss the connection out intimate connection it's so frustrating sex is so painful for me an I don't know why it's driving me crazy I feel like h is going to ruin the best thing that's ever happened to me. Sorry for going on and on I'm sure no one wants to here my sob story but I needed to just vent. :(

I have been craving caffeine and chocolate which is odd cuz I can go with out both honestly but I do want it but I'm scared also I'm not a big drinker but sometimes when I go out I like to have a drink or two I'm taking 1000mg of lysine do you think that will help me be able to consume more of the stuff that normally triggers it as of now I've only had one do I do not know my triggers

I'm thinking it might be cause I stopped my birth control it feels like cramping

Thank you everyone

@beautifullychaotic same here only during sex it felt like something tore as if I was loosing my virginity but more painful sorry for bring so graphic I'm just confused as for going to the dr I just lost my insurance and can't afford a visit right now I'm guessing maybe I seemed healed to the naked eye but really wasn't this is all so stressful I wish I could wake up and it was all a dream

Thank you guys it's not heavy bleeding it's very light spotting that can barely be seen it's as if I have a scratch

I was just diagnosed over a month ago and I have been clear for about 3 weeks when we tried to have sex I was in so much pain and I started bleeding lightly there were no sores or irritation anywhere why is this happening I me I want my life to be normal like it used to I'm in a serious relationship an we were very sexually active and intimate now we can't even touch each other and it's distroyong me please someone help or give me some advise why is this happening to me I just want my life back I was finally living happily for the 1st time since I found out it was still on my mind but I was able to enjoy life now I'm back where I started help please

I feel the same way I have avoided everything including sex it's been over 4 weeks and we finally tried to much and I was in so much pain I couldn't take it I'm all clear from on but I started bleeding i don't understand what's wrong with me it's so depressing I just want to go back to my normal life I was finally coming to terms and now this

So it's been over 4 weeks since my outbreak and I thought I was ready to have sex but it was so painful I couldn't take it and I started bleeding is that normal please help

@adrial feel free to jump in anytime it's an open question I just figured the ladies would have a better understanding lol

My issue is stress I can't seem to be stress less it's so frustrating I feel like anything is going to set me off and on top of it for 3 days I've been experiencing bad stomach pains has anyone had that happen as of now I do not have an outbreak

@taylormade I agree completely

I'm actually in a serious relationship as well I had my 1st outbreak oct 20th and when it cleared up I tried to be sexually active with him and all it was cause pain and it's been 3 weeks since we tried I'm all clear but I'm so scared to move to that step after being in so much pain I'm trying to convince myself it's okay and it will be great but I feel like I'm going to cause another outbreak or make things worse but how do I keep my boyfriend waiting and waiting he's not mad he'll wait as long as I want but as a girl friend I feel like I can't be normal we have a very active sex life before all this and an amazing connection I feel a little disconnected because I don't want to do anything to tempt him then turn him down its so frustrating from your personal experiences do you think I'm ready and what precaution should I take

Yea and I'm terrified to have another one

Is normal to be having more discharge than usual I'm not in a herpes outbreak right now but I'm worried this is the start I ha my 1sy outbreak oct 19th and after being on meds it cleared but ever since I have had more discharge than usual

@luckycharms thank you that makes me feel a little better I know if sounds imitate to be worried about such petty things but I'm just trying to get myself back together even with simple little things like that and yes I agree that is definitely the worst part what was your second outbreak like compared to the 1st?

I feel your pain were the same age and after only being with two people my whole life one who I was with for 7 years and one who I currently serious with for over a year I never thought this would happen to me and I feel the same way you do I sat in bed a cried and cried I still cry when I'm alone and not distracted but everyday as you stay busy and around ppl that love you you will feel better it will never fully go away the emotional side of it but physically you may not get frequent out breaks I'm hoping that's the case with me I just found out a month ago almost I haven't gotten over it but I accepted that I can not change it my worried now are how to help myself not have another outbreak for a while that's what's driving me crazy I feel like anything I do will trigger it and anything I feel is one starting it's driving me crazy but one day at a time I guess and feel free to ask anything that's all I've been doing and everyone on here is so nice message me anytime if you'd like

Sorry guys another question I have hsv1 genital. Is it possible I have it orally as well and just have not had an outbreak there or would I have gotten an outbreak in both during my first herpes outbreak?

I don't intend on wearing it during one that sounds way to painful I just want to be able to wear them when everything is clear it sucks honestly I feel like I have to walk on egg shells cuz I want to prevent another one so bad