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Wow James I needed to see this! Been suffering mentally about my diagnosis and sulking. You are so right life goes on and it's not that damn serious! Thanks for sharing your story. Let's continue to inspire Eachother. Jazmin

I seem to have two primary locations for outbreaks inner left thigh and right on the anus. They seem to come at different times. I honestly think my outbreak has nevER gone away since I got diagnosed since I constantly have the tingling sensations.

I have HSV2. Second outbreak was in NOvember

When did things finally start to calm down for you all, for the ones who had back to back outbreaks within the first 6-12 months?

I'm feeling so damn frustrated. I just had an outbreak 2-3 weeks ago on my inner thigh, now I am having another outbreak by my butthole. This makes me so depressed. I was itching like hell at work today with tingling. The itching was so bad It felt like ants crawling down my pants. Why take suppressive therapy when I am still experiencing outbreaks back to back? I am on number four since September. It makes me so angry that I have to deal with this. My life has changed so much in these last few months, I am not the same person I was before. I know everyone says it gets better but I just feel horrible mentally, physically and emotionally. Sorry just venting right now and need someone to talk to.

I was just thinking about all that. All of the above applies to me. Learning to have patience, listening to my body, realizing I can't control everything, and learning period about the virus and how it affects my body. My anxiety is extra high which doesn't help. I had a dream about a hot guy but it got ruined cause in my dream I said don't forget you have herpes! Lol

@cclife90

Me 2!!! I just want the outbreaks to be at a bare minimum if any at all not these reoccurring ones. When I was diagnosed with hpv 6 years ago it took my body about 6 months or so to stop showing symptoms and didn't have anything else since then

Thank you, I will pick up some B-12. I think I may start seeing a therapist as well my mental state hasnt been the same since my diagnosis. I feel like I have way more anxiety and the thought of sex with someone new makes me cringe in fear of shedding the virus. This sucks

Hey so I was diagnosed in september and I have had 3 outbreak thus far. I am on daily suppressive's, I do and teach yoga, I take zinc, vitamin c , and Lysine.When I don't have outbreaks I still get this faint tingling sensation on the outer area of my left thigh and it just comes and goes. Now when I am having an outbreak it is way more pronounced and it starts to sting near the area of my outbreaks. My outbreaks are very mild my blisters never hurt and they are on my inner thigh. The worst part for me is the tingling sensations. Am I constantly shedding the virus? I can never have a peace of mind when I all I do is tingle all day. I am about to start dating again but I am so worried and dread the Disclosure talks but most frightened that I will be always shedding the virus. Has anyone else ever experienced this? My lymph nodes also swell up when I am about to have an outbreak and they aren't swollen right now. I am just a hot mess.

Sorry for the late response. It's hard to keep up when there is no alert. I guess the thought of being on medication everyday sucked and I am into natural healing. Oh and the boyfriend is now the ex. Turns out he's a big insensitive asswipe. Hope you're doing well. I am having outbreak number 3 currently. Just applied tea tree oil for the 2nd time today. I am taking the antivirals , vitamin c and zinc. Stopped taking lysine because of the pain of swallowing that big ass pill. Lol

You aren't the only one. I am taking daily suppressives and I am still experiencing reoccurring outbreaks. However, I've only had the virus since september so I think its the body's way of building immunity. I hate it though.

Are you going through anything extremely stressful?? Stress is the number one trigger.

Hi and welcome, Currently experiencing my third outbreak. Was diagnosed in september the week of my birthday. Mine are mild also, I get tingling in my left leg and mild burning and then boom tiny bumps appears around my anus. Luckily they aren't that painful but I know what you are going through. I am on valtrex suppressive therapy. Are you doing suppressive therapy? You definitely need to have the conversation with your husband so you both can be educated about the virus. I would reference the handouts with statistics and also have him get tested as he could of been a carrier for years. You have nothing to be ashamed about 1 in 6 people have the virus. You could of mistaken them for something else especially if they were extremely mild.

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It gets better one day at a time. Diagnosed in September two days before my birthday. I have had two outbreaks since my diagnosis and finally caved in to Suppressive Therapy. I can only keep living my life its not the end of the world. I am still with my boyfriend who unknowingly gave it to me as he does not show symptoms. Keep your head up high.

Congrats!!! If he is the one he will work through it!

thanks @inka I love the fact that you are a realist. I think I am definitely obsessing over everything. I unfortunately have that type of personality (hypochondriac). So its going to take time to get used to it and relax.

Okay so yesterday I posted about how I am still having tingling sensations and nerve pain in my left side and occasional burning in my butt, I had some redness two nights ago and no bumps, next morning no more redness. I had my first outbreak around August 29th-September 15th which was very mild bumps didn't hurt at all more annoyance with predrome symptoms then outbreak(Took valtrex 10 days and still taking supplements lysine, vitamin c and zin)However yesterday I wore a thong with a long skirt (bad idea) and when I got home I noticed a pain between my butt and vagina. I went to the bathroom and saw very small bumps and like one extremely small sore. I then went commando and sat down for awhile contemplating if I am going to start surpressive therapy and went back to the bathroom and the bumps disappeared back into the skin. One, how is that even possible? I feel like the virus is playing tricks on me coming and going as it pleases, or is my body in a war trying to fight it? Two, can wearing a thong irritate and trigger a outbreak? Im considering giving up thongs and just going commando for necessary exercise clothes and some clothes that would require a thong? I am just confused, because my outbreaks are very mild and I don't know if my body is just trying to fight the virus right now and when this shit will stop. One day I will think its gone , next day I feel tingly and have redness. Or is it my body's way off fighting the virus. Previously when I was diagnosed with HPV 5 years ago I went through having genital warts for about a few months and then my body got strong enough where it never came back since then. Could my body be possibly doing the same for Herpes? Also what are some common triggers?

Thank you!

Oh and by the way it's official I'm having another outbreak. I felt a pain on my left inner leg and boom there are a few small bumps and extremely small sores. I will be calling the doc Monday to get more meds then continuing with suppressive therapy. I tried the vitamins didn't quite make the cut. :( not in any excruciating pain as of yet. Hoping it's mild. Blah

@wcsdancer2010 thanks for the YouTube video I actually sent it to my mother for her and my dad to watch and she stated it was very imformative. She has herpes simplex 1 of cold sores. Now she's more educated that she could actually pass it to my father. Definitely don't want to know about their sex lives though. Yuck

@moody87 Education is key! Also letting go of all the stigmas that we ourselves have created before, during, and after our diagnosis. Becoming comfortable in our bodies again, realizing we are still the same person but with now a more open compassionate heart. It will make us better beings in the long run and more educated about viruses and diseases. Life is short so we have to make it memorable and enjoyable. Surrounding ourselves with people who encourage us and inspires us. Educating the masses is what needs to be a focus. Hope you are healing! Remember you are perfect the way you are! Using Mantras everyday helps me! Ex: I choose forgiveness, I am light, I am eternal. Blessings!

Thank you again, You are a gift to the herpes community! Continue to pass on your healing light. I am definitely using my yoga practice as a way to cope and it helps tremendously. @wcsdancer2010 Namaste

@wcsdancer2010 Thanks so much for your response. As for the testing, I know the doctor did do culture testing and blood work. I did follow up with a primary doctor who then told me that they did a test for antibodies (were positive), and blood work to see if it is a new occurrence(positive also). They did give me a paper showing me the culture came back Herpes Simplex Virus II Isolated. As far as the HPV I went to primary OB/GYN and he diagnosed me with the General Warts and I did my annual then also. I also freezed the warts off for the months I had it,which was more painful than the herpes. I guess I am lucky that my outbreak wasn't painful, to be honest the predrome symptoms were the worst part, a big annoyance. As for the parents we have created some distance, they are very invasive when it comes to my life and relationships. They judge harshly with any guy I date, so i had to stand up and finally say I've had enough I am grown please let me live my life. As for the boyfriend, I figured that was his way of handling everything including my invasive family and their comments about him being Bi-sexual and gay when hes not , (hes just different and a introvert) while also being unaware that he might of given me herpes. I am taking it day by day and realizing that it's not the end of the world but just an annoyance. I have been with my boyfriend since January and he's a sweet guy and we have both decided to work through it.