newlydxd

Hi everyone, I just found out in December that I have HSV 2. I had some weird rash on my tongue, went to the dr and she immediately dx'd it as herpes, and did the bloodwork to confirm (which obviously came back + if I know it's type 2) I feel ... icky ... but that's another story in itself. Considering I'm already infected, I am hugely worried about transmitting it to other people, and not just sexual partners. The doctor informed me that I am only contagious during or right before an outbreak when I feel the tingling/burning starting, and that I am only contagious from my mouth. I asked if I could pass it on through intercourse itself, she said again, no, just from my mouth. I don't understand this, considering the virus is in my blood, which means it's running through my entire body, so I'm not sure if this information is accurate? Does anyone know? Also, when I say not just sexual partners it's because it's in my mouth. I have children and am petrified that kissing them (I've promptly STOPPED kissing them on the mouth or face!) or them drinking out of my cup, or heck, even just me touching my mouth and perhaps saliva being on my fingers and then touching items they touch or holding their hand and then they put their hands in their mouths may give them the virus. Do I have reason to be worried about this? I basically feel like a contagion walking around that may inadvertently affect people just by touching things, and it's seriously effecting my self worth. Can someone shed more light on this? Thanks! :)