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Nightmares about hsv2

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I’ve been having night mares almost every night since I was diagnosed, mostly about ppl exposing the fact that I have the disease, or important people acting different toward me or leaving me... any suggestions on how to help subside these bad dreams? it’s been about a week/week and a half maybe and I’m having such a hard time dealing with this!

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  • Guest
    Guest Guest

    Posted

    hi sharon, hsv 1 or 2? igg or igm?
    • Guest
      Guest Guest

      Posted

      Hsv 2 I haven’t had blood taken, swab confirmed!
  • Guest
    Guest Guest

    Posted

    igg or igm,?
    • Guest
      Guest Guest

      Posted

      Not sure I didn’t get my labs drawer to determine that yet 
  • dora29322
    dora29322 Guest

    Posted

    Hope you have woken up from your nightmare and have started a happy dream. This virus is far from happy buy you can choose to be happy as it isn't a life or death trauma.

    There are many ways to cope. If you need support, this is a great place.

    Happiness will find you again ?

  • JustMe2017
    JustMe2017 Guest

    Posted

    I’m newly diagnosed less than 2 months ago with genital herpes so I know how you are feeling. I would have thoughts and visions of people grabbing up their kids in stores when I walked by like I had a giant H on my forehead. I had some deep and dark thoughts that I’ve never had in my life.  The look on my mom’s face or the face of my friends if they found out,etc. One day I was driving to work and started thinking about it and had a thought of just driving myself off a bridge to just end it all. It was bad but for me I was more concerned about what others would think or say then the virus itself. Today I can say that I’m in a much better place emotionally. When you research and  realize just how common this is and how some of your friends and/or family may also have this you will relax some. You are not alone!! People just don’t openly talk about it!! I encourage you to go thru those emotions and let them pass so you can get back to being your fabulous self!! 😀

    • Guest
      Guest JustMe2017

      Posted

      Thank you, you have no idea what your words mean to me, i just want to break down but always try so hard to keep myself together. One of my family or friends know so i I’ve no one to talk to i feel so sad and miserable 
    • dora29322
      dora29322 Guest

      Posted

      Keep smiling and know Just Me 2017 has hit the nail on the head in so many ways. This virus is life changing but overall not that bad, we find ways to cope. It takes time to absorb all the information and which information works best for you.

      Stay well ♡

    • JustMe2017
      JustMe2017 Guest

      Posted

      You’re welcome, go ahead and cry...let it all out. But remember that the pain will pass and you’ll be fine!! I haven’t told anyone but the guy i was dating when I found out I had this. His response was soooo negative and downright hateful....so, having to learn I have a lifetime disease and him immediately ending things had me in a very dark place. But I had to go thru those emotions and now I’m able to smile and laugh again. Life’s not over!! Sometimes I feel like I’m keeping this big secret when I’m usually an open person but that’s ok too. This virus has caused me to pause and shift my thinking when it comes to men and relationships and that’s a great thing. Be encouraged! 😊

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