Jump to content
  • Want to be a part of a supportive community? Join the H Opp community for free.

    Welcome to the Herpes Opportunity Support Forum! We are a supportive and positive group to help you discover and live your Opportunity. Together, we can shed the shame and embrace vulnerability and true connection. Because who you are is more important than what you have. Get your free e-book and handouts here: https://www.herpesopportunity.com/lp/ebook

Recommended Posts

I’m 17 years old, a female I just found out I have HSV1. I feel so lost and so alone I don’t know what to do, I feel like my whole life has just gotten thrown out the window right infront of my eyes. I’m so terrified of telling my mum, I’ve told my dad but my mum is extremely over dramatic and honestly well scary. My sister has a six month old baby, I’m terrified of going near the baby now, is she safe? Is my family safe?? I have so many questions someone please help me I don’t know what to do. Is my sex life over?? I’m so confused and just so lost I feel like my whole life is over

Link to comment

First step, relax. You're going to be fine. Herpes is incredibly common. Nearly half of the adult population between 14 - 49 has hsv1. So out of everyone you know and will likely meet, half of them have it too. So you are far from alone. Doctors typically don't test for this unless you have symptoms because it's not really a big deal.

 

However, now that you are aware of having HSV1, you just need to mindful of it and take precautions. If you have active breakout, you probably shouldn't be kissing anyone. Your doctor will be able to give you the best advice.

 

This will only get easier and stay positive. You have your whole life ahead of you and this is just a speed bump. If this is the worst thing to happen to you in your life, you will be very fortunate.

 

This will give you some more general info.

 

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/adult/infectious_diseases/Oral_Herpes_22,OralHerpes#overview

 

 

Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...