Hey. So I'm new to this. I've just been diagnosed with herpes and I'm trying to handle it the best I can but I just feel so awful about myself. I haven't told many people and the people that do know have been supportive but I still feel this overwhelming feeling of just shame about the person I am now. Any advice would be appreciated.
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It is overwhelming. Your feelings are normal but they will get better in time. I'm learning it's not as bad as I originally thought. I was diagnosed last week and I'm already feeling better about it. I havent told anyone other than my partner. I don't want anyone else to know at this point. So you can make this choice od when and who to tell.
I try to stay positive but then it hits me that I have something that's never going away and that's when it gets hard. I just want my confidence back, and I'm not sure how to go about that. I want to be the fun loving outgoing girl I was a month ago before I found this out.
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I was diagnosed yesterday on my birthday. Yeah my 24th. I'm only on my second day of diagnosis but I can tell you that I am already feeling better. It's my first outbreak and I'm not sure if it's supposed to get worse or if this is the worst it's going to get. I'm terrified but I discovered that talking about it to someone you trust and can confide in is best. It takes a weight off your shoulders. It's only a skin condition and it could actually be a lot worse. I have it on my breasts. It hurts to wear bras. But if you need to talk I'm here along with every other person on here. You aren't alone
On your breasts n which type
I'm pretty sure it's hsv1
Oh ok u seem to be taking it well it took five months for me finally accept it
@db0505 thank you I really appreciate it. I woke up this morning and realized if I don't accept this it'll just ruin me. And I cannot let this beat me.
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