Struggling to come to terms with genital herpes :(
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I was diagnosed with herpes in April this yr and have had one recurrence since! I'm single and caught it from a guy I had a one night stand with ( stupid I know ) I'm really struggling to come to terms with having this! I feel embarrassed to talk to anyone about it so coming on here was an option! Maybe talking to ppl who also have this virus might help me deal with this!! At this moment I feel like my life is on hold and no one will want to have a relationship with me since I have it!!! Help!?!?!
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lou2
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larissababy lou2
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ehopemelody larissababy
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didin larissababy
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I have faith that I will overcome my depression and learn to live with it.
raquel17765 didin
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Dadu larissababy
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I've been diagnosed three days ago. Got it from my fiancé, who didn't know he has it.
Feels like the end of the world
Cannot stop crying and both him and my best friend, which I told to, just don't have any idea what am I going through, thinking me crying about it is an over reaction and I just feel so miserable.
It's disgusting and painful and I can't even sit. Have been lying about the reason I'm not seeing anyone or leaving the house. I just really can't believe I actually have it
I've been always protected with other guys
So now getting it from him makes me feel anger towards him even though I know he would do anything to undo it
But he can't
And I feel so sad and angry and powerless
didin raquel17765
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We are having problems and I'm pretty sure once I tell him that I have hsv 1 he is definitely going to leave me 😔
I don't even know how to tell him
Ashley7798 larissababy
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Toodone Dadu
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I don't want to minimize your anguish, I get it, but if you love him, hold on to that. He didn't expose you intentionally. I just wanted you to see the flip side and know that you are already in a better place than most of us and besides, none of your emotions will change your reality. Trust me
GOOD LUCK SWEETIE!!
Ashrose123 Toodone
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And I do love him and won't be letting him go!
You will find someone as well <3 >3 >
Toodone Ashrose123
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sweetest0832972 didin
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lindsey73842 didin
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jennawhite larissababy
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Well said! You made alot of people feel better and i agree with you, but it takes abit more strength to get over it. If only theres more people like you on this web.
Aph2016 larissababy
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What a lovely positive reply...I was having a down day as currently on week two of first OB...thanks for you inspiration)x
d1023 lindsey73842
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Your partner needs to be suportive, and if he isn't, it might be better if he leaves. I am thinking of leaving my husband of 20 years for that very reason. I had sex with him, after 2 years of not having sex with him, and 2 days later I get the worst outbreak... first outbreak ever. He had the nerve to say where did you get it as if I had an affair. After reading posts most outbreaks occur after 2 days... and although a person can have a latent infection, I haven't read anything about anyone having a latent infection for 20 years before their initial outbreak. I at least have a supportive daughter and sister to help me get through this emotionally... my husband is completly blaming me and is giving me no support. So, you might be circumventing years of mysery. I hope you find the support you need, good luck.
chloe62698 lou2
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Hey Lou. I'm going through the same situation right now. I just found out, and would love to talk with you.
lina3636 larissababy
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clover_95821 lou2
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