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Tested positive for herpes, i don’t know what to do

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anonymous81193
anonymous81193

5.0 for HSV 1

0.31 for HSV2

i dont know what to feel anymore, my life is ruined

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  • oliver08684
    oliver08684 anonymous81193

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    The stigma around herpes is just about always worse than the condition itself. You just have to speak to your doctor about preventing flare ups and should be honest with future partners so the cycle doesn't continue. I am so, so sorry that this happened to you.

    PS: A LOT more of the population has herpes than you think.

  • asia123456
    asia123456 anonymous81193

    Posted

    hey there! let me make it clear to you your life is nowhere near over! my sister has hsv2 and she met her husband and they have a child together. you have your whole life ahead of you!

    • asia123456
      asia123456 anonymous81193

      Posted

      you just have to watch out for outbreaks and they have medication to make then less frequent. she met him after she already had it and he didnt have a problem with it. someone who is into you will still want to be with you!

  • Marmomof3
    Marmomof3 anonymous81193

    Posted

    You tested positive for HSV-1, not HSV-2. (Anything less than .90 is negative.)

    Your life isn't ruined, I promise you!

    Do the research, more than half of the population has HSV-1. Take 1,000 mg's of Lysine every day. You're going to be just fine.

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