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Recently Diagnosed and looking for advice

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jess29103
jess29103

So I went to the nurse yesterday and she diagnosed me with herpes. I am waiting on the result to see which type and if that's what it is but I'm now really struggling with my depression and anxiety as I don't know how this came about when I'm careful and how it will impact my life. I haven't let my room for 2 days and am just looking for friendly advice on how much of an effect this will have for me if the test comes back positive

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  • Anonymous111
    Anonymous111 jess29103

    Posted

    It'll get completely better don't worry.

    • jess29103
      jess29103 Anonymous111

      Posted

      Thank you, I'm just a very nervous person so as you can imagine this has greatly impacted me as I thought I wouldn't have a bright future for a while!

  • cartercali
    cartercali jess29103

    Posted

    I know exactly how you feel .. 

    makes me feel like I’m damaged goods .

    I mean before I contracted the virus if you would ask me if I would be with someone who has genital herpes .. my initial response would be hell..!NO ! 

    And now I’m in this exact equation .. so I can’t get mad at someone for feeling the same exact way 

    • jess29103
      jess29103 cartercali

      Posted

      Yes I understand, before now I would have joked about such a thing but now I wonder how many people will turn me away who have the same mindset? 

      It'll be tough to find people who upon hearing their partner has genital herpes don't run for the hills!

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