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  1. Another suggestion here, as it helped with my breakouts. I don't have them anymore so I even forget I have the virus. I sought out a naturalist who put me on a program for 6 months. It was a lot of capsules to take each day, but it was worth it. It wasn't cheap, but it was worth it. It was two different supplements each day, three times a day. Do a Google search for your area. This is an option I highly recommend for anyone. Also, I find zinc oxide is very soothing for blisters or irritation; if needed, I apply with a Q-tip (just don't put the tip back into the tube a second time for more to avoid contamination). Nuts are so bad, but I ate a bunch of them everyday for a week recently and became irritated (but no blister!). The zinc oxide helped a lot. I eat dark chocolate only, and I have to say it doesn't affect me. Milk chocolate has more sugar. If that's your choice, that could be part of the reason it causes episodes. But, believe it or not, chocolate mile is fine to drink. And, if you're not aware, there are lists on the internet of foods that are high in arginine and high in lysine. There's got to be a balance between the two. I also keep Lysine supplements in the house in case I feel like I need a boost.
  2. I get it. I was diagnosed 8 yrs. ago. I told two friends. My two siblings don't know, and I have no intention of telling them. I also feel like "why do they need to know?". And I think in conversation they will tell their friends...because that's what people do. Haven't dated in years, so I most likely got it when I was young. I feel like most people do about dating.
  3. For anyone having multiple breakouts (I did for a while), there are ways to bring more comfort to the body. I sought out a doctor in my area (I'm sure they're everywhere) who deals in natural healing because my breakouts were getting closer instead of further apart. It's not a cure, but my breakouts stopped. If you read people's comments on the internet stating they're cured, they're not. Most likely, they just don't have breakouts anymore, or they're few and far between. The doctor that helped me, put me on a program of supplements for 6 months. It was a lot of capsules per day, but it was worth it. It wasn't cheap, but it was worth it. Because I no longer have breakouts, I even forget I have the virus. I was taking two different supplements three times a day. There's also certain foods that will aggravate the virus. There's a list on the internet. Foods high in Arginine are not our friends. You can still eat them, but there needs to be a balance with foods high in Lysine. I tried eating cashews recently (I haven't had nuts in 8 yrs!; they're extremely high in arginine), but I think I ate too many in one week and became irritated, but no blister. There's a plus right there. Next time, I will only have a few and enjoy! I would recommend anyone struggling with multiple breakouts to look into a naturalist. I kept a spreadsheet on the dates I had breakouts so I could discuss with him. Also, I found zinc oxide to be soothing for irritation or blisters. For those not familiar, it's a thick cream in a tube. You can find it anywhere.
  4. Just be careful with H dating sites. I've read that those sites can share your info. It's not as confidential as people are led to believe. You need to read the fine print!
  5. I'm so sorry to hear this. Let me say, I was diagnosed 5 yrs. ago, and only told 2 people. I will never tell my family because I don't think they need to know, and I don't trust my ignorant, jackass of a moron brother-in-law (yeah, not my favorite) or sister-in-law to keep my confidence. I, too, was in the dark as a young woman about HSV. I never heard of it. I don't know how old I was when I contracted it because I was diagnosed in my 50's with it and hadn't been active for a while; so it lay dormant for years. It wasn't until I knew I had it that I began to educate myself. And yes, it makes my angry that no one talks about it. THAT is why there's a stigma attached to it. If no one is talking about it, it must be bad, right? I see commercials for HIV drugs all the time...there's no stigma anymore and hasn't been for a while.....where are the HSV commercials? We need so much more education because HSV continues to spread. Protection today is so important...for everyone...whether they realize it or not. We simply don't know who has what and who doesn't. 80% of people with HSV do NOT know they have it! Sending prayers out to your sister. I wish her the very best as she moves forward. ✌️❤️🌼☀️
  6. Hi Anon: Sorry for the delay. I haven't been on the site. Yes, I sought him out because last summer I started having outbreaks every 2-3 weeks instead of every 3 months. The person I saw had a list of conditions he treated, and HSV was one of them, so I wasn't uncomfortable inquiring about it. You should not feel uncomfortable either. If you are able to send an email, like I was, simply explain you carry HSV and you are looking for a natural treatment for outbreaks. I found another person in my area and reached out to her, as well (as backup, although it turns out I didn't need it). I asked her, and she said she treated HSV. Just know that these professionals have already treated others, so you are not being judged or otherwise. If you have to call someone, just ask if they treat HSV, although, a natural dr.'s website will typically state what they treat, so if/when you find a local naturalist, check their website. So far, I haven't had any breakouts for 4 months, so I'm glad I reached out. Be aware that it probably won't be cheap, but for me, it was worth it. I was on a program for 6 months. I swallowed a lot of capsules!, but again, I'm glad I sought him out. Please feel free to keep in touch about it! 🤞 I wish the best for you! ☀️🌷
  7. Hi DistressedLady: I'm so sorry your partner decided to end your relationship. 😞 I think he's really mad at himself, but no one likes to be mad at themselves, so sometimes, the next closest person gets it. You did all you could do. You were honest about your status, and he accepted it and chose to be with you. Like others said, he knew the risk (pretty much, any sex with anyone is a risk....that has never changed...goes back decades and decades). Please hang in there....one day at a time. ✌️☀️
  8. Hi Flower: I found this piece of info online...hope this helps! ☀️🌷 "Since the virus dies when outside human bodies, you cannot get the herpes virus from holding hands, hugging, sneezing, coughing, towels, toilet seats, and objects used by an infected individual."
  9. I'm sure many of us have seen commercials for drugs for HIV. We've been talking about HIV publicly for a long time. I've only seen one commercial for HSV. We need more exposure, and the way to achieve that is through commercials. People need to get used to the idea of HSV and seeing that it's real.....and common, just like other STI's. This is a disappointing area for me.
  10. Hi littleblackcat: Just a friendly suggestion....consider reaching out to a natural doctor who treats HSV. I found one in my area Sept 2020 as I began having outbreaks every 2-4 weeks rather than the normal "every 3 months". He put me on a 6-month program. As of today, I haven't had an episode for 4.5 months. My immune system was not up to par. I had to swallow a lot of capsules every day, but to me, it was worth it. I was told I shouldn't have any further outbreaks, but if so, he'll put me on another program. I also continue to be mindful of what foods to avoid or eat in moderation. You shouldn't have to suffer everyday. We all deserve a peaceful life...as peaceful as we can achieve. ✌️
  11. Agreed. HSV sounds better. That is what I would use if I were having to disclose.
  12. I have read in the past that friction can cause outbreaks, including intercourse, so using more lube would be a thought. 🤞
  13. Thank you so much for your kind words, Flower. 💗 Peace. ✌️☀️
  14. Yes, I've thought of a man's mindset, as well. I'm 63 and do not date and haven't for many, many years (before I even knew I had HSV) because I got sick of getting my teeth kicked in all the time. After a while, the rejection messes you up. But, I still hope that someday I could actually have a nice relationship with someone and that the men in my age range will "have a different mindset of what's important, as well. My age could possibly be in my favor, but of course, I cannot be sure. I just have hope...'cuz it's all I have.🤞
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