First – Don’t panic! No matter what, you will be fine! It is strongly recommended that anyone who may suspect a possible infection with Herpes immediately consult with a knowledgeable Health care professional. A qualified medical practitioner can help provide an accurate diagnosis, testing, and discuss suitable treatment options. In light of the fact that there is ongoing scientific research, evolving developments in medical theory and treatments, and much conflicting information about Herpes in the media and elsewhere, it is also advisable to continue personal research on any and all aspects of HSV that pertain to each individual’s situation.
And remember, Herpes is a skin rash caused by a virus, it doesn’t define you and it won’t kill you!
There are ways you can work towards healing:
1) Be patient with and kind to YOURSELF. Don't beat yourself up for how you got it nor for how you are dealing with it.
2)Remember that most of the population has Herpes one way or the other (orally or genitally) and most just don't know it.
3) Journal - read something inspiring on here then journal about your reaction to it. What feelings did it bring up? What did you notice about yourself as you read it? etc. Sometimes that helps people to get "unstuck".... :)
4) Be around other people with herpes. So many find that much of their healing comes from helping someone get through a bad day or by helping someone who is in pain to learn other ways to deal with the virus. In doing so you come to realize that you are FAR from alone AND many people are worse off than you are....
