Will I ever get over this? I've had herpestype two for seven months now and I'm still struggling. I take acyclovir because I was having constant outbreaks. I'm so safe to stop taking the tablets will the outbreaks come back and be as bad. I wanna cry this is so depressing. Will people love me?
There are some people like my self that are not superficial and see beauty that is with in before what is on the outside.
Thank you that means a lot. I just went from being a confident 24 year old having fun and loving life to be a depressed and lonely person. I can't ever imagine myself having the herpes conversation with a potential lover it petrifies me. I'm so scared to stop taking the anti viral medications because my outbreaks have been soooo bad like sometime twice a month. I live in london, I know this virus is more known in the states. I just feel like I'm the only person who has this. I just want to be me again x
Hi Courtney! I've had herpes for over 2 years now and it does get easier! I still dread having the talk with a potential partner but I'm kinda in the way of thinking that it's nothing more than a minor skin ingestion so if someone can't accept that they are not worth it and definitely not the right person! Have you been in touch with the herpes virus association? They are based in London! They are great for support and advice and will help you put this into prospective!!! If you ever need to talk to someone in the same situation feel free to msg me
Xx
I meant infection not ingestion lol 😳
Hi,
Would you consider treating it homeopaticaly ?
What does that involve!!?
Thank you sarah, I think if I wasn't having as many outbreaks I could deal with it better.!im so scared though at having to come of suppressive therapy. What are your outbreaks like after two years? My first one wasn't even bad but since then they got worse. Xx
Yeh I can understand why that is getting you down! I've been on and off suppression but to be honest it's always affected me more mentally than physically as I've only had 2 outbreaks and they have been very minor! I take vitamin e daily and l lysine is recommended also!! I feel of I'm on suppression I don't worry about it so much but i don't want to be taking pills for the rest of my life! Hva can give you lots of advice and support in really do recommend you get in touch with them! Apparently after 2 years shedding is almost non existent which is good!! Try and stay positive maybe come off the pills see if you get an outbreak straight away and take it from there!!
Xx
Yor lucky since being diagnosed seven months ago I've had nine painful outbreaks which really upset me. What vitamins do you take? I've heard lysine can be bad if you take it for long? I just don't want to be battling this virus every day. I don't want to wake up very day and this is the first thing I think of I don't want to think about it at all. I want to live my life but it's so scary x
Hi my name is subrina i know extactly how you feel i have had herpes for 3years when i first found out i was so depressed it has gotten better dealing with it but its still hard i find myself cryn about it i am on supprive and it does help bt if i stop taken it i will have a breakout and just recently i had to get my med from Canada now for some reason im having a break out i kno where your coming from
Hey subrina babe you tried to come off the suppressive therapy? How many outbreaks do you get on average whilst taking the medication? I feel like I'm constantly at war with this virus it's not a good feeling. I don't want this to affect my sex life and more then anything I do not want to pass this on to anybody. Not sure why I get so many outbreaks but it's very upsetting. What had your doctor recommended you x
Sorry my phone died i have tried to stop taken it and as soon as i did i would have an outbreak i usely only have maybe 2out breaks a year bt jst the other day i had to get my med from canada because the us is to high i dont know why but im have a bad outbreak this time and i went to my mom and just cried i always ask her y me because i have went threw so much in my life some days are better than others they say different things break you out i still dont know mine i do know if you take an antibiotic you will have an outbreak followed by a yeast inf
Hi Sarah,
Try and find a hoemopatic doctor in your area.
Homoepathic remedies have been used for 100 of years to treat illnesses and is a popular alternative to modern medicine.
The remedies are sourced from plant,mineral and animals all round us.
The remedies are in tablet,pillule or tincture form given oraly.
Yeh I suppose I am lucky in that respect! Have you been back to your doctor or fun clinic for advice! I take vitamin e daily and lysine now and again! I heard an aspirin daily is supposed to be good but I've never tried that! If your outbreaks are bad and frequent I would get back to the doctor
Xx
Gum clinic! Stupid phone lol
Apparently it's not the end of the world, because CDC does not require it be reported and a threat to the public. Well I do! It's really painful and depressing for those of us who have severe signs and symptoms, especially recurrent. Those many infected that have little affliction don't care about infecting others or are unaware.
I feel for you and know you will find someone who loves you, just take the necessary precautions. Things could of been worse in your life like getting cancer or crippling injury. I was just infected two weeks ago and now have the sores and severe pain in my left thigh down to my foot. Hopefully a vaccine will come out to stop the virus.
I have hsv1 genitally but its not as dormant as what everyone says it 'should' be. I know its not the exact same thing but I think stress is a really big factor. when I stress worry or even think out it, ill usually get an outbreak. but when I accept it and look after myself, im mostly fine. I was taking the same drug as you but mine didnt go away, only when I stopped stressing they went away.
So I think if you go off them, you could be fine. You shouldnt have to take acyclovir for the rest of your life. also the longer you have the virus, the less active it becomes so you might find youll be okay.
You can only try right? if it keeps happening, speak to the doctor and get onto the acyclovir again if they say so.
and yes people will love you!! herpes is so common and has way too much stigma around it, but people do come around and understand. There are 7 billion people in this world.. youll find someone!! once you accept it about yourself, others will too.
sorry this is my third message. just wanted to let you know that zinc also is a good vitamin to take (in moderation). everything for your immune system and skin will help too (and obviously food sources are more efficient)