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Thank you @ash2018 and @mason1hg. I really appreciate all the insight and help. I bought lysine as well as the epsom salt. I'm going to try the blow dryer thing tomorrow. I ended up seeing my OBGYN today for a full exam and she disclosed not only does she have herpes but majority of her patients she sees for annual exams are living with it. She said that although I feel so terrible now the first outbreak is the worst. As terrible as the pain is, I do think learning to cope with it and accepting myself for letting this happen will be the hardest part. Also I was put on anti virals, I was told they take a few days to kick in so I'm hoping that happens soon.

Hi everyone, So I was just told I have genital herpes YESTERDAY. I'm sure this is no surprise but I am in shock and have hit a wave of depression. I feel so gross and terrible that I could let this happen. On top of that I am in so much pain. It hurts to walk, stand sit any sort of movement at all. It also kills to urinate. I know they say the first outbreak is usually the worst but I was wondering if anyone had any advice on not only how to make it a little less painful but to also cope with this news. I am only 25 and feel like my world has shattered.