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Stay strong young lady. You are not alone. You are beautiful inside and out. I’m not an expert on this subject as I experienced my first outbreak in March of this year….two days after my birthday. At first I was angry and then annoyed but realized “life happens” and having this virus is not the end of the world. It’s just a skin irritation that flares up every so often. Yes, the first outbreak is unbelievably unpleasant but you will get through it. I hope you’ve seen a physician and have been tested to confirm you have the virus. Sounds like you have both HSV1 and HSV2. Is that correct? Have you started on any antivirals to gain any relief? The sooner the better. Know that you can reach out anytime. This is a good forum to get information and share.

Hey there Lynsi, Love the spelling of your name. I’m doing alright this evening. It’s a little humid in Virginia. Hope you had a good day. Not much else going on except work and I volunteer for a fun drive sponsored by my church. Not much dating…don’t hold any high hopes for that. Not mad about it but not happy about it. I guess I’m still processing the fact I have HSV1. Stay well and keep your head held high because we are worth the love and affection.

Hi there Lynsi, I was diagnosed in early March of this year. You’re not alone. We can connect sometime when time allows. I’m a 56 year old female in Northern Virginia.

Good morning all, I’m a 56 year old female living in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, and Virginia). Looking for H buddy to chat with. I just recently been diagnosed with HSV1. I’m very happy to have found this forum. Thanks to the creators and all who contribute to tell their stories. It has helped me. Peace and love to all.

Thank you Grace. Very much appreciate your response. Will see what happens and I will feel/ watch what happens over time. My initial diagnosis was Marc 19,2022. Blood work confirmed May 10 , 2022. My former friend seemed a bit shocked when I informed him I had herpes. His response, How could this happen.” The sex really should’ve not happened…. it just happened. My doctor believes I contracted it from him and that he probably didn’t know he had it. My outbreak was terrible. It was swift, a few days after my sexual encounter with my former friend. I had to go to the hospital, I couldn’t walk. Felt like I had the flu. Couldn’t walk up the stairs. My friend and I no longer speak to each other. I do hope to find love someday. I’m a divorced 56 year old hard working professional and I feel the dating/companion pool has evermore narrowed with this issue. I guess I’m in a bad place this evening telling you of my woos. There’s much worse going on in the world. I’m grateful and blessed to be alive, have a roof over my head, a job, food, and my kids (young adults) who love me. I will get past these feelings I’m having. I know I’m worth it and feel blessed. Denise

I contracted herpes in mid March. Very painful in the genital area. Got it from a former friend. He was surprised when I told him. It may have been asymptomatic. My outbreak was swift and pretty bad. Took Valacyclovir )as prescribed. Better now. Final blood revealed I have HSV1. Outbreak occurred in my genital area. Had another minor outbreak a couple weeks ago. Started the meds again to keep it at bay. Just stopped taking the meds a few days ago. I’m pretty sure the small outbreak started because I’m very stressed…work and life in general. I feel alone and don’t believe I’ll ever have a relationship agin. Question: aside from the relationship issues…..should I continue to take the Valacyclovir everyday?