My depression getting worse because of my herpes

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Ever sinced getting diagnosed with herpes i’ve been having a hard time coping with it. I’ve confinded in my friends, but they will never know the pain and suffering i go through physically and mentaly. They don’t understand how hard my depression hits me when i get a breakout. Every breakout i get my depression instantly hits me like a truck and i find myself laying in bed with nothing but negative thoughts constantly running through my head. I am normally the type of person to be adventerous and go out and have fun. During my breakouts i lose all intrest, i end up staying home and suffering putting myself through misery because i don’t have the mental energy to force myself up. My friends don’t understand even through me explaining it and they blame me for being distant, when in reality i can’t help it. I can’t help whats going through my mind and i can’t help how i feel during my breakouts. I feel so alone and i feel that no close to me will ever understand how painfully this is for me. 

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    tina77519,,,Trust and believe your going to be okay,,I just found out myself not to long ago..I take a suppressive pill everyday to help ensure no break outs,,all you need to do is get on your daily dosage and keep a moving with life...It is not the end of the world,,,a lot of people have it,,,have you ever thought maybe one if your friends may have it too and just don't say anything because believe me no one's wants to talk about the fact that they have any kind of STD...but they might be on daily suppressive...Get on you some valcoyviar,valtrex or something try to drink some Poms juice from walk mart it has a lot of antioxidants in it to help your immune system.Yaking you an Epsom salt bath, cotton all white panties a glass of wine and chill while that s**t takes its course and fade away and you back on the move🤞👌..Maybe no sex,,but hey who wants to all the time anyway,,I look at it as catching a break..lol..Your gonna be fine enjoy life honey...We all get dealt a f****d up hands sometimes but it's the one we got...Stay positive stay strong...$$cashmoney$$

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    I can definitely see how your depression could get worse during an outbreak. Iv only had my initial outbreak but during it my depression was so bad I didn’t leave my house, I barely even left my bedroom. If it wasn’t for my son I would have been completely unable to do anything. It’s very hard but u have to remember it’s not the end of the world & so far everyone I have told has not pushed me away or thought differently of me. Iv only told 3 friends because I don’t even like having the conversation & 1 definitely didn’t understand y I kept saying “I don’t want to be around ppl right now” unless they have it they’ll never understand how hard it can be emotionally. But things will get better. I found a support group about a month ago I joined online. If u want the info I can give it to u. It’s been really helpful for me. 

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      The website is life with herpes .com then u have to make a profile. She will then email u how to download this app called slack & it’s a group where u can post questions and stuff. It’s really nice to have 

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    I was diagnosed about 5 years ago. I won’t say it’s easy and becomes ok, it’s tough. But it’s not life threatening and if you’re careful with it, it’s not a huge risk to anyone else.

    Just don’t beat yourself up about it. It’s an uncomfortable skin condition. You’ll be ok. Feel free to message if to need a chat 

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