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Hey there, So I've had HSV-2 for about 6 months now, I'm in NYC, would love to speak to someone in the area or anyone one at all really. I'm 22 and a female. I'm in a very numbed state of mind, I have not had any outbreaks and I have been going about life just like it was a bump in the road. I am not able to speak to anyone about this and I think it's because of that I have pushed it aside. I have not been in a intimate relationship since then and I've been closed off to having one due to the fact that I don't want the first person I share this with is someone who might not have that much knowledge about the matter. So if you'd like to chat feel free to send me a message :)

@WCSDancer2010 Thank you so much for your kind words! The test I received was the RPR W/TITER + CONF RFX (PN-IV) and I get my results online and it said non-reactive however I got a call a week after the test and was told that I wasn't positive for hsv1 but for hsv2 and I am confused. There wasn't any percentages or more information than that but I am making another doctors appointment ASAP to get it checked out further. I did get the blood test without having any symptoms but recently I've only had one outbreak and I wouldn't even call it an outbreak it was one sore and it started healing pretty quickly so I am very confused.

I understand what you mean I come from a similar family background and tell my parents is out of the question for me. Losing someone you can trust does leave a gap, I hope that you find someone whether it's on this site or someone in your life that can fill that confidant gap for you. No one should feel alone in such a situation I am here if you'd like to talk more!

Hi all! I have known that I have H for about 3 months now, when I got the call I freaked out for a little then all my emotions went dead. I've tried to share it but then I realized I might have made a huge mistake in doing so, I told my sister and at first she was all "oh that's not a big deal it could've been worst" but her actions said otherwise she constantly made me feel like I was a pariah in my own home. This made me never want to share this with anyone again if my own sister can go from accepting to being cautious around me like a simple touch can spread it than how are others going to take it? I'm also very shocked by my own lack of emotions towards it all, do I not care about myself enough? I don't know if it has to do with not being able to share it with anyone or just me suppressing my emotions (which I normally do I'm not really too emotional). I haven't had a full outbreak yet is that why I'm not facing this? Or am I too scared to acknowledge it? But I also fee like I might have done so much research that it was overkill and that I might actually just be fine with it, I am not seeing anyone and I don't think I'll be ready for that step anytime soon. Every time I've gone to go get tested I've always been told there is no need to get checked for H if you don't show symptoms you don't have it WRONG (you'd think doctors try to help you even a little). I had to force the doctor at planned parenthood to have them give me a blood test and then bam the news came, I have yet been to another doctor or spoke to any doctor about having H I'm only 22 and I'm terrified that my parents find out through their insurance is that possible? (They really can't know for cultural reasons and I do not want to have to deal with that). But ANYWAYS I am so happy to have found this site and I am looking forward to meeting and connecting with new people who can share their knowledge and I can share my support!!

Hey guys, I'm 22 living in NYC it's been 3months since I've found out that I have H I haven't been able to share it with anyone and it's been tough no being able to have someone to talk to. I think that it also hasn't hit me yet since I've had to keep it to myself. I have no preference of male or female or age, just looking to support and be supported through this.