@Roset, I felt the same way when I read your initial post, less alone, so thank you!!
I am 55 and have been symptomatic and have had confirmed hsv2 for 4 years. It has been a true nightmare as I have symptoms more than I don’t and they are progressively getting worse. I’ve had outbreaks on my genitals, mouth, hands, stomach, big toe, face and now VERY sadly on and in my eyes.
I started wearing gloves to put on my face moisturizers as well as my body lotion as I am obviously spreading it without realizing it. I’m literally afraid to touch myself or anyone else. I feel like everything the doctors have told me and everything I’ve read that couldn’t or wouldn’t or shouldn’t happen has!!! I feel very defeated personally but like you I do push through and maintain a positive attitude and outlook as much as possible!!!!
I also am battling Lyme Disease and believe that’s what activated the virus for me, so I have a double whammy!!! But I refuse to give up my hope, faith and my will that some day I too will live a life free of both of my active diseases!!!
It “really” breaks my heart to see someone as young as you battling this at this level too!!! As mentioned you are not alone and thank you again for letting me know I am not either!!!
Please know you have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers!!!
God Bless!!!
Hope