Is this seriously another outbreak?

I had no idea you could have outbreaks so close to each other... I'm rather itchy intermittently. I don't see any sores but it's hard to look entirely thanks for the idea on coconut oil and lemon balm oil. I will look into that. I hope it's not another outbreak so soon... I thought HSV1 genitally was supposed to be the mild one...

Hopefully shaving isn't your trigger it is for some ppl. Sex, alcohol, non cotton panties and the list goes on. Shave with an electric razor if you don't seemed to help me with irratation. 

Thank you.

Six days is extremely short for a first outbreak. Average, from first symptoms to complete healing, is 3 weeks. Can range from 2-4 weeks. Symptoms (including burning urination) subside markedly after the first week, but are usually still present.

Like Feliz said, 6 days is typically short for a first outbreak. I was completely healed (had a follow up with my doctor too who agreed). I was just very thorough about taking meds, keeping the area dry and clean, drinking plenty of fluids, etc. in regards to your urine pain, diluting your urine will help ( I went through a 35pack of bottled water in 3 days). Also I used AZO, it's over the counter for urine pain , worked wonders! I also would use a cup of warm water and use that to dilute my urine while I peed. You will get through this.

I just wish I knew the difference.... my child got acne on his chin and immediately I put Abreva on it (even though I don't have oral herpes).... I'm just so afraid. And I'm afraid to give it to my partner, especially since we're not official, but he knows the risks. (I think we both think he gave it to me unknowingly) I just don't want to freak out over every itch, tingle, discomfort.... how can you tell an actual outbreak?

Mine aren't traditional either so I panic myself. I had irritated hands from using a lot bleach when I clean I broke down and cried thought I passed it to my hands I didn't but I constantly panic had a rash on my face heat rash panicked again. I think it's natural because it's so many unknowns with this disease 

How long have you had this if you don't mind me asking? And what strain? Am I really going to experience a lifelong panic and paranoia?  I'm afraid to even masturbate. (I'm a HIGHLY sexual being) and if sex causes outbreaks, how can you even have a normal sex life then? 

Years!! But my panic just started I read something I never knew cause the first thing I read said our immune systems stop that from happening so when a woman a separate post said she passed it to her hands I just stared panicking. I'm guessing it's rare. I'm sexual too and I masterbate a lot and never passed it any where else thank God

That's really scary... then how can you even have any form of forplay? I know what I read that it's rare to give HSV1 genitally to a man. There are also so many contradictions between articles. How do I know what to believe? Do you just wash your hands instantly when you masturbate then? (As all should anyways lol) 

I wish there was more "in your face" awareness about this. I honestly had no idea how common it was until I contracted it. It is very scary and varies between each person which makes it even worse. I have endometriosis and supposed to have surgery again in a month. I heard surgery can make you outbreak. Also, when I was getting the back and hip pain prior to my first outbreak, I thought it was me ovulating because my endometriosis has made things excruciating. I also get frequent UTIs because of my lupus. So I have no idea how I'm going to differentiate everything 😢 I really hope I'm as lucky as your friend. I'm a single mom and would love nothing more than a normal family life. How often do you get them? Do you have HSV2 then?

I find it depressing to count but every couple of months if I can guess. Four play is normal wouldn't have sex with an outbreak anyway so he wouldn't even be at risk or high risk cause I read shedding can happen any time. With hsv1 i would think you wouldn't have the same worries as us. Less shedding less outbreak lower risk of passing herpes. 

Wow u have a lot going on in your body. You really have to relax ur immune system is already working hard. You ever try aroma therapy I saw some on amazon I want to try I plan on becoming very worry free life is to short for me to worry over things I can't control. I'm just learning to eat better and stress less and keep my immune system up

Every couple of months for years? I'm so sorry... I'm glad they have been mild most of the time. In regards to HSV1, I've read yes it's milder and no it's the same... so I'm not sure what to believe.

I take 5HTP too for mood. I'm going to start talking to a professional too. The problem is I have auto immune disorder that needs my immune system suppressed... and I have herpes now that needs my immune system highly active. There's no winning... I haven't told my rheumatologist yet though. So idk what's going to happen... I also have a ton of essential oils and take Epsom salt baths with lavender for relaxing. I am allergic to a lot of foods that are bad for herpes so that's a plus! Yes! A stress free life is a happy one (but not a logical one 😝

I'm going for as stress free as possible. Things I can shrug off I will and I'm not gonna fuss over everything as I've done in the past. Yea for these years every few months. But it's only a itch and tingle maybe a lil friction like feeling everything I thought was an outbreak my doctor said wasn't boil, ingrown hair so these bug bite looking things I've recently noticed have to be them one inner thigh and on the crease of the bottom of my butt cheek where under wear hit most times. I'm not a big shaver but  I did it for months to try to see what my out break looked like never saw one.