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so i found out 2 days ago i have herpes and i dont see no end. The pain is absolutely excruciating im in constant pain never comfortable and the emotianal effect its had on me i dont know what to do anymore. i feel like my life is over. my pee hole hurts so bad even now doing nothing and i keep getting thin brown discharge just run out of me.
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imruined Sarah883
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i experienced the same
katie42587 Sarah883
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The first outbreak is horrendous I won't lie.
I went through the exact same at my first diagnosis it is so painful, never without pain or discomfort and I felt tearful and depressed every minute of every day.
But it really does get better, it doesn't feel like it will but it does. I think my first outbreak was about 3 weeks total but as the antiviral medication starts to work and the sores scab over the pain gets less.
The bath is the most comfortable place you can be especially if you put epsom salts in it which will help dry the sores, peeing in the bath or shower is so much more comfortable...it sounds gross but needs must!
Do you have anyone with you for support? xx
Sarah883 katie42587
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thankyou for your reply! ive been getting down thinking ill never find a boyfriend again or no one will every want to marry me etc its really knocked me:( how often do you get outbreaks?? i cant bear this all the time! im travelling atm so mg family is on the other side of the world but ive made friends here which are supportive x
katie42587 Sarah883
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I can understand that. I was lucky as I was with my now husband when I was diagnosed so I never has to go through dating and the thought of telling a new partner. But plenty of people do, I think the best thing you can do is to do a lot of research into the virus so you can reassure new partners and give them the facts.
I probably get a significant outbreak once a year and maybe a couple of very mild ones between those. But even the worse ones are absolutely nothing in comparison to the first one, they are so much easier to manage and the pain isn't anywhere near as bad. The rest of the time I completely forget I have it, so life does go back to normal I promise!
How are you feeling today? xx