Hi, I was recently diagnosed with type 1 genital herpes. I got it while I was still a virgin which sucks. haha. I didn't know that was possible. I'm currently dealing with depression also and I would just like someone to understand what I am going through. If anyone has any tips on how to deal and feel better about my herpes situation it would be greatly appreciated.
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It isnt easy... i am 40 years old. My first boyfriend gave me herpes at 21. i now have to explain to anyone interested in me that i have it, and the social stigma is not good. My advice is look at the bright side. It isnt AIDS. i know it isnt very comforting, but it is all i have. Things can always be worse, and sometimes we have to dig to find the bright side, but it is always there. Keep your chin up, and hang in there.
i hope each of you help educate the public and we can eventually get rid of the pity looks we get when we tell someone. My dream is for a world that will embrace instead of shun :) One day!!
Ok it has been about 6 months for me and was with my ex-gf for over 4 yrs and after over 3 yrs together i got it. i fought the depression or the nerves of telling someone about my condition and was afraid to get to know someone bc i hate having to tell someone whats going on with me... here s alittle insight in me and how i look at it..
1st- its an average of 1 out of 6 people have it
2nd- think of it as a pimple that comes and goes every so often
3rd- your not dying and you can live it with it
4th- most reactions come from STRESS, so get rid of it
5th- you can take a pil every day and keep it to a well tamed place
6th- if someone cant accept you for who you are, they ARENT worth it and someone will like you fr who you are
7th- when i had to tell someone i was honest and they understood, i allow people to educate themselves and inform them as well
8th- STAY HAPPY......
:)
AJ
Thank you for responding to my post. I agree with everything you listed and told me. It's just so hard to look at it and realize that this will have to come up in every relationship I have from here on out. And obviously it will play a huge part in all of them. Which unfortunately adds yet another stress and complication to the dateing world. I just wish the dude would have told me that he had it, but it's possible that he didn't know. But as you suggested, I am doing everyting in my power to stay happy and live a normal life.
Thank you for responding to my post, and yes, I realize that there are too many people to judge people like us about this. In all honesty, an STD can happen to the best of us. But the worst part is letting the ones we get close to us know. Already, I have learned that some accept it, and others get completely appalled and run. But I get it, herepes is terrifying to someone who doesnt understand it. Actually it's terrifying even if you do understand it but you know what I mean. Its all a live and learn thing.