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Hey YoungOne, I've been feeling a lot of what you're feeling, and it is getting better. Day by day, it's getting better. It surpised even me...that horrible feeling has eased a bit. Little by little, it'll get better for you too. No one deserves this, but things just happen. You should not think that you're a disappointment. Ever. When I found out, I was feeling so lost and so afraid, it was overwhelming. But I started to think of all that I have in my life - how fortunate I am to live where I live, to have my friends, my family, my pets, my job, etc. And I have to remind myself to put things in perspective. I can guarantee that there are a lot of people who would trade places with you in an instant if they could. There are some ghastly diseases out there and we don't have one of those diseases. Just as brighteyes says, we have a very common, very treatable skin irritation. Every so often it may become an inconvenience, but we can treat it and move on. And you have your youth! That may sound so cliche, but it's true. Enjoy it. Keep reading this forum because it is helping me bounce back and they will help you. If I were in front of you I'd reach over and give you a big big hug.

I was diagnosed positive two months ago. I've never had an outbreak or anything that I think would be one. But, I did feel pain, which I thought it was an ovarian cyst (which I've had), but then it just felt different. It felt like it was on the skin, but I never had any bumps, blisters. And it was only on my left side. I just took advil for a few days and the pain stopped after about a week. Could that have been something? My doctor over the phone said I would definitely have blisters. Is that really true?

Okay, I'm signed up. I think it'd be awesome to attend. I hope I can!

When and where do these weekends take place?

Anyone in Arizona (Phoenix)? It'd be so nice to talk to someone face to face. Or email.

Thank you. I truly appreciate the words of support.

Reading these stories have helped me so much. I was seeing a man for 6 months, and I was in love for the first time in a looooong time. Did I mention, a long time? Then I get a call telling me he is having some kind of issue in his genital area. He goes to the doctor and is diagnosed with HSV2. I then go in for a blood test. And I get the results of positive. I am shocked, scared but I immediately think that this man and I will get through it. Worst things can happen, right? But no. He wants nothing to do with me. He never said it, but he is 100% positive I gave it to him. I check with my previous boyfriend and he had been tested - negative. It never really mattered to me where it came from since it didn't change the facts. But the pain I felt at being tossed aside and rejected was horrible. I've never felt so horrible, so ashamed, so worthless. It was by far the most painful thing I've ever gone through. I know and I accept the fact that I could have had this and not know. What terrifies me now is starting over. I don't want to be alone. I am just crippled with fear. I know it will get better, but when? When do people start to feel normal again? I've had no outbreak, no symptoms - or none that I recognize as a herpes outbreak. Anyway, thanks for reading. code>