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Diagnosed with genital herpes and I need people to talk to

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Livelife
Livelife

Yeah so I was diagnosed last week still going through my first outbreak it's not been as bad as people say I could always walk didn't really hurt unless wee got into the sores!

All I'm feeling is miserable, I feel like I'm going to feel depressed forever! Do you ever get over the depression?

The only reason I haven't killed myself is because of my mom and dad I want children soon and I just am scared I'll be depressed as a mother!

Any good stories to lift a girls mood?

It's so annoying because it's one of those things where you just think will never happen to you!

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  • Jos66984
    Jos66984 Livelife

    Posted

    Your supportive replies to each other are awesome.I do believe that one stands back a bit more and perhaps doesn't take ones health for granted. We all tend to think ( especially when we're young! ) that unpleasant medical things happen to other people but not us. It's the beginnings of a road of not taking your health for granted. Herpes does not have to rule your life. Yes, even I use to say, thank goodness it's "down there" and nobody knows. Just look after your general health and don't get run down. When you do have an outbreak, take a course of acyclovir then get on with your life. Be responsible to your partners. Any partner wanting to be in your life will understand and not love you any less, I know this from experience. 

     

    • Livelife
      Livelife Jos66984

      Posted

      Thank you so much!!

      I think when I first got diagnosed I had no one like you or Erin telling me like 'hey stuff happens but I'm alright and so will you be' I think I needed that!

      I'm doing good

      But you know what my biggest upset is now (and I'm laughing at myself considering a few days ago I wanted to die)

      But my biggest upset is that I can't drink alcohol because everyone is telling me it will cause an outbreak

      But this girls loves a little drink

      Hope you're doing well xx

    • Jos66984
      Jos66984 Livelife

      Posted

      I always enjoyed a glass of wine. The thing is, keep it in moderation.

      jose

    • Livelife
      Livelife Jos66984

      Posted

      I never drink to excess but I still like a nice drink like a nice cider but I feel scared every time I have one now
    • Jos66984
      Jos66984 Livelife

      Posted

      Don't be scared. Enjoy it and relax. If there is one thing that you don't need, its stress.

      jose

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