Sighing

@Hikinggirl I almost (ALMOST) wish I'd have a symptom so at least I'd know where I have this. It seems crazy that I will have to tell all my future partners I have hsv1 even tho it might just be cold sores.

Welcome, @Sighing....shocked, low, and hopeless are very common feelings! The good news is that they're not permanent (unless you work very hard to keep them that way). I read a great article yesterday about how we are like a train, and emotions are like a tunnel. We want to avoid them, but we can't. We need to move all the way through the tunnel to get to the light that's on the other end. Most people cycle through the five stages of grief and then go on to realize they are so much more than a herpes diagnosis. In the meantime, getting educated about HSV and being very kind to yourself (physically and emotionally) are great first steps. Please let us know if we can be of help and support to you during your journey. {{{hugs}}} Thanks so much for responding... its been hard finding anyone to talk to!! I am feeling a little better today than yesterday but MUCH more confused. I found out that I tested positive for hsv-1 but now I don't know if its oral or genital and the doctor said there is no way to know until I have an outbreak. The ex-partner had a genital outbreak (which is why I got tested) so I'm assuming the worst for now and just have to wait and see. I think the worst part is just not having any answers.

I suppose everyone felt just as shocked as I do now when they found out. I bet everyone felt just as low. I bet everyone felt just as hopeless. I don't even know where to start on moving forward with this.