Nikki93

Hi, recently diagnosed with genital back in august. Been a tough ride. Having outbreaks twice a month, despite trying home remedies and taking my antivirals. Recently found lesions inside my oral cavity as well. Was wondering if you guys have any remedies for that? They're on my cheek, and maybe tongue. I'm not entirely sure yet. Very stressed out about it :( I think my outbreaks are being triggered by stressful life events, which I'm doing my best to keep stress levels under control. (It's so hard) and having more OBs just make me even more anxious and worried. Any tips, suggestions or inspiration would be absolutely appreciated. Thank you

Thank you hiking girl. I appreciate it a lot

Hi everyone. I'm a 23 year old female who was just recently diagnosssnwith GHSV. I'm not sure which Strain it is, as I'm waiting for the cultures to come back. I'm really scared, and this is my third day into my first outbreak. When I first found out. I went to the ER bc I felt very sick, not well, and had the red bumps on my private area. I left the hospital with a few scripts, including antivirals, and a deep feeling of loneliness, embaressment, and grief. I cried for almost two days, straight. I didn't leave bed because the emotional pain was so over whelming. My first outbreak has certainly been uncomfortable, but I'm struggling More with the shock/sadness of first finding our. I have read some posts on here, and this website is one of the only resources that has helped me to get out of bed. Some posts make me feel like it really isn't goig to be a big deal once I develope more antibiotics against my virus, but then my mind gets the best of me and I start to panic about 1. Being alone forever 2. Disclosing to other potential partners. 3. That I'll never have kids because no one will want me etc. I know I may sound over dramatic but I'm struggling so much with these negative thoughts. If anybody has any positive or inspirational or just some facts to share, I would truly appreciate anything at all. Thank you for reading and thank you for being part of this community bc it has already helped me Nikki