I have been extremely OCD since my diagnosis. I carry hand sanitizer and disinfectant spray... I feel like a walking petri dish. I'm so paranoid that I will accidently transmit it to someone. (Especially to my son) How can I be comfortable in my own skin? Is this a normal reaction?
I have the same reaction!! :(
I had the same OCD reaction but it involved me being scared if spreading it to another body part. I hated showering bc that's when I thought I would spread it. It's not fun being uncomfortable in your own skin.
@sillybilly ... My reaction completely that many times I have washed my hands due to worry about touching another part of me or someone. It's so horriable.
It's good to be cautious but don't let it stress you out! Stress will only make matters worse. Just keep your hands out of your pants and when you can't (ie, when you use the washroom) wash your hands thoroughly (I used to sing the ABCs in my head while scrubbing to make sure I was doing it long enough). It's a great idea to carry around hand sanatizer with or without herpes. I work with children and I know as long as I'm responsible with hand washing it is a nonissue. Obviously if you have it orally no kisses during an OB but there're always butterfly kisses :)
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