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Love, love, love this!! I wonder if there's a national Herpes day?!? Having Herpes is no different than having cancer, MS, diabetes, etc.. And the best part is doesn't have the the ability to kill you!

Hugs!! I just want you to know you're not alone. I was dating someone I thought was awesome and we talked and went on a couple dates before having sex (with condoms) I made the mistake of not telling him until I thought we were getting really serious. Like you I was scared he would walk away and you know what he did! He never answered another call from me after telling him. I felt like shit for a while and soaked up the fact that I had to learn from that and move on... I don't blame him at all cause I should have told him:( But Like WSCdanner2010 said you won't be the last to make that mistake! Happy to see you are doing better and taking care of you:) PS I was also molested and have issues around sex... Life is a daily practice:)

Proud of you for disclosing, in my opinion that is all we can do. It does get easier the more you talk about it. There are people that honestly can't get over the stigma though...the man I got it from still denies that he was or ever has been infected and it's been 21 years. He's not told any partners:( I hope your potential partner is not one of them. But if he is he is probably missing out on something really good. As my fiance said recently during my last OB "There was ~nothing~ that would have kept me from wanting to get in your pants" lol Good to know you have love and support around you!! Hugs!!

Right!! I have thought it odd too that OB's have gotten closer together... But they have! I've only taken Pmeds in the very early days years ago. L-lysine was suggested to me about 10 years or more ago and I take it when I feel tingling. I have considered taking the Pmeds in the last month though because like I said I think my hormones are playing a role here.

Forum Mom fits! I've been here just a couple days and already have learned do much from you. Thank you for all your words and support you give us here:)

Thanks for asking the question as I think this is what's happening to me in the last year or two also. Seems like I went from having an outbreak like every 6 months or so to now having an outbreak like every other month if not every month right around my period. I am pre~menopausal though so I've been thinking there's been a change in my hormones that all might be a factor.

Sorry about the spelling. I was at a park with kids when I posted this...

It would be so nice if someone had an app! Maybe there's a monetary opportunity here for someone with some developing skills:)

This is so very helpful to know! As I use Teatree oil shampoo conditioner and body wash. I'm interested to know more about your journaling. As my symptoms have also changed in the last couple years and I feel like I may be causing my outbreaks but I'm not sure what I'm doing. Would you mind messaging me or sharing on my recent post more about how you keep tract? Thank You !

Hey there;) I've had this lovely virus for 21 years and just recently in the past couple years feel like my outbreaks are getting closer together. I would like a way of tracking the outbreak and the treatments I try as sometimes they are different from the last outbreak. Does anyone have an app or a general way of tracking their brakes and more treatment successes and failures? I use a tracker for me. And have downloaded a new version for this purpose but it doesn't seem to have the options I would like.

I love this idea!! I am 42 live in the Seattle area and have been H+ for 21 years. I'm female and been engaged for 6 years with a very supportive partner. Although I have been spent most of those years nearly OB free, having one about once or twice a year. Seems that with age I'm getting them more often than I ever did. I'd love to meet someone in my area for a walk or lunch and talk bout successes and rants if we so feel the need. Thanks!!

@pickaname Kudos to you for coming here and supporting your amazing man!

@HDS You are not unworthy. This lovely virus is very common. I can understand the feelings you have toward this person who you loved honestly I do! I contracted H after being in a committed relationship for 6 years and just had a baby with him. Moving on is a personal journey, you/I have to do that on our own. Not forget but forgiveness is in our/my best interest. This is probably not what you want to hear I know. But There is lots of REAL Love is the sea!! If I have gained one thing from this lovely virus it's to be real with relationship. Go slow but but share soon, if honesty is too much for someone then I know they have some growing to do. You are not alone.

ladybug5, You are not alone! Like MMissori said washing your hands is huge. I can relate to your questions a lot. I've often wondered about itching in my eye being a "new" infection site and I don't kiss my kids on the mouth for this reason~ just in case. I used to think that bathing my daughter in the tub after me would give her the virus:( Which is possible but unlikely in most cases. I've had the virus for 21 years now and I'm always learning something new. Very early on I decided I wasn't going to take the drugs such as Valtex to control it. If the drugs work great! But if not there are lots of natural ways to supress and treat this lovely virus. This is my new favorite article. http://thescienceofeating.com/2015/02/11/cure-genital-herpes-outbreak-fast/ Stress is a huge factor in the fight too. Hope your next few days a less painful and more calm. Sending you hugs!

Hello fellow peeps:) I'm so happy I found this forum. I am 42 years young and have had this lovely virus for 21 years now. Wow, I feel old saying that but it is what it is! To this day, I've never met anyone open enough to share with me that they too have this lovely virus but I have shared with many in hopes that someone will know what I'm living with. Over the years I've dealt with some of the VERY painful emotional and physical effects of this lovely virus. What I've learned, is that if I eat naturally and pay attention to my body's signs the ride is not as bumpy. I live in the beautiful Seattle area with my fiance of 6 years and 3 children. It would be wonderful to meet up with another female/mom/survivor in person for some tea or coffee if you dare, lol I do, and talk about our stories, share our successes and our rants if we need. All the best to each and every one of you on this journey!