Anyone else's "initial outbreak" look like this? I feel like my life is over.

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so i went to the hospital Sunday and they told me looks like the start of a herepes outbreak. worst words ive heard in my life yet. how, when, who? ill never know. i just thought i cut myself with my sharp nails while drunk from wiping too hard. but then 2 turned to 5 and i knew it wasn't from being drunk. i really hate myself right now. im wondering if there's even love life after this. i wanted more kids, a husband. now im sure im done i really just want to end it all......

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  • Posted

    please dont think like this! i know its hard to ever think about these things again but it will happen for you!

    if it is herpes it is not the end of the world.

    did the doc swab the sores for you?

    • Posted

      yes im waiting to see if they call me back they said no news is good news. i should hear from them today if anything. i mean it's something im praying it just ain't herpes.

  • Posted

    Is it painful? Getting worse or better?

    Did they start you on meds!

    Could be bacterial!

    But honestly having herpes changes nothing about you!

    • Posted

      not painful never was clusters just formed "sores". they seem to be healing within a weeks time .but i started valtrex. and how would it change nothing? sex life would be over who wants to risk this?? 😭

    • Posted

      Don't panic I have had HSV since 1998, so I felt really bad after I found out what it was in 2001-2002 like my life was over. Like you I figured who would want this I would not blame anyone for not wanting to be with me. Life got better and I found my wife I told her about it after 3rd date things were going good. I explained the what to do lower the risk of her getting it that was in 2004. We have been together ever she has never had a outbreak. We are careful to avoid during any outbreaks so don't worry if it turns out to be HSV. Remember HSV is not a death sentence just an annoying rash. I take B-12 helps boost the immune system I haven't had a outbreak in 2 years. If it turns out to not be HSV then that's good also.

  • Posted

    I feel you I thinking the same way. Who would risk it?

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