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Hello Sasssyy, I, also like Ratpack1904, found out at the age of 21. It can be really overwhelming and extremely frightening. My first outbreak was so painful I couldn't stand for many days. Don't be discouraged, it will pass... and day by day things will get better, and with time, and a lot of self reflection and positive thinking, you'll find yourself more confident than ever before. Yes, disclosing is not the most pleasant experience, but from my own experience, if you take time and effort into building a deep emotional and intellectual relationship with someone, more often than not they will stay and not judge you but it takes time. However you are still so young, and you have so much life to live, so don't worry about the dating too much. :)

okay!! i was there when the doctor had told us the results, but again, not certain if the test was properly done.

Thank you so much for the advice!! This was all very helpful. I did ask him to get tested for h, and he said he was negative, but I'm afraid that he may not have received the correct testing. He said that they did a physical exam, so I may have to get him re- examined.

Hello Everyone, I was recently diagnosed at the age of 21 with genital HSV 2 and my initial outbreak was excruciatingly painful and horrifying. This is all very new to me, and I'm trying to keep a positive outlook, but I am just really still in shock. There are moments that I forget, which I think is really good, but for the past month I've been extremely paranoid with everything, which has I think aggravated my condition. My long term boyfriend and I were really in the dark with this, and a lot of the information I have read so far from you all has been so helpful and I definitely feel much more relaxed!! But I realize this is a long term journey, and its nice to know that I can speak freely here, and get knowledge that I couldn't really find elsewhere. I am not sorry for being H+, because I know its not my fault, someone gave this to me, and I know that most likely whoever gave this to me probably didn't know they had it either. However, I would like some advice as to how I can reduce the amount of OB I've been having... I eat a very healthy diet and I keep myself clean and healthy. I was just recently put on Acyclovir and I don't feel like its been helping and I have some pretty nasty side effects. I've gotten two outbreaks within a month and I feel like another one is on the way. Are there other medications that I can take? Or are there certain tips and tricks I could do to help when I feel an outbreak coming? I appreciate any advice! :)