Need some positive comments ..having a wobble

[J.L2018]

Hello, 

I’m 23 currently studying my masters and I think the stress is causing me to break out literally ALL the time 😩 I have HSV-2 and I’ve had it for just about 6 months so I’m a bit gutted my outbreaks have actually increased in frequency ! Whilst most are simply just a little bump which is a little tender this one is worse with actual ulcers 😩 luckily it’s at the side so it’s not as painful but it’s put me in a real negative place again! I keep trying to remind myself it could be worse and to be greatful that I can still live a happy, healthy life .. but it’s a lot harder to do whilst constantly breaking out 😩 I don’t know anyone around me who also has hsv2 so would just like some reassurance because all i can think about is future relationships and how hard it’s going to be to disclose when I know how the ulcers can cause pain and be a bit depressing ..

Thank you in advance 😌

[Shortcake]

Shoot me a message and we can talk. I'm a female with hsv2 as well. 

[Covergirl360]

Hey there,

i have GHSV 1 so I know it’s slightly different but I had prodrom symptoms for months even while taking valtrex. I’ve had it for 8 months and the prodrome finally stopped after my second outbreak in November. I think it’s our bodies just needing to recognize the virus and beat it down. I currently work nights full time in a stressful job so I think that’s what made this stupid virus stick around. I still feel like I’m itchy or sensitive down there sometimes but I think at this point it is mind over matter 

[alllgood]

Hi, I'm a college student and I was also diagnosed recently, around 8 months ago. I am still in major depression and denial about all of this. Idk how to manage relationships, and I feel like theres always people talking about how gross haviing it is infront of me and its like a constant reminder of how gross it is to most people. I kind of need someone to talk to as well, so maybe we can talk?