Lovester

Hi I've had herpes the past few years. I'm currently single and not having sex. When an outbreak occurs, I don't take the Valtrex (which in my experience clears it away quickly). I allow for it to fully run its course and I'm under the impression that by doing so, I'm allowing my body to build up the strength/immunity to naturally fight the herpes. Am I wrong about this? Should I just take the Valtrex at every outbreak I have? Or am I really doing myself good by not taking it?