Hey :) from another young one, i am 22 have had hsv 2 for just about a year. Its not the best thing to hear, it never will be. But something my dad told me really stuck, and i am hoping it helps you too.. ' stop saying i have herpes and my name is cassie, and start saying my name is cassie and i have herpes' it really took me for a loop and took a while to understand. It will take a little bit, but once you get back to knowing yourself, you will naturally feel better emotionally and physically. I didnt think i would ever be the same, and now i have a loving boyfriend who accepts me for who i am and everything that comes with me and more importantly, i accept myself and my life. Dont get me wrong, there are still moments. Heck i just posted about one. But you will find it gets easier