Sam

Hi all, I'm quite new here. Contracted HSV-2 when I was 17, that was 35 long years ago. For years, it rarely flared up... maybe 2-3 times a year, now seems like its always either coming or going and I'm on suppressive therapy. Very depressed about it lately. I have been extremely careful over the years, never passed it on (to my knowledge), married for 25 years, wife still not infected (condoms). Worst symptoms for me are massive headaches, that's when I know its coming. Headaches so bad I feel like its actually killing me. Other than my wife or doctor, I have never spoken a word about it to anyone. I could use a buddy to relate to just to chat, male or female, doesn't matter. Thanks for listening.

Just signed up. Been suffering in silence since I was 17, I'm 54 now. Have never spoke to any ever that has herpes too. Long over due. No preference as to male or female. Just need someone to talk to.