I'm going to share my experience so far on my diagnosis of hsv1. It was my birthday, the day I was diagnosed. Emotionally, it killed me. If there is one thing I've learned it's that the mind is extremely powerful when it comes to things like this. I turned into a hypochondriac thinking I had every std out there, including hiv. I had all the tests and everything came back negative. I delayed my period by a day because i stressed myself out. One thing that still haunts me is the fact that I got cold sores on my breasts. I had scabs right on the nipple of both my breasts and had to put abreva on them multiple times a day. I'm worried I won't be able to breastfeed my future children. I hate the guy that did this to me. The amount of times I've been to the doctor. My insurance deductible is about $500. I also have bacterial vaginosis thing so I'm probably going to have to see the doctor again. To make everything 28474937262x worse? I think I have warts on my breasts in addition to herpes. I'm seeing a dermatologist Friday to confirm, but I'm pretty sure that **** gave me warts.
A lot of people keep complaining that they are depressed. I get it. I was there. But if you let herpes run your life, you forget to live. It's just a pain in the butt skin condition. Other STDs if left untreated can do some real damage. Some STDs don't show symptoms.
One thing I find ironic is the fact that I'm getting a master in public health. There is an entire theory based off of why people don't seek health services. If you don't feel right, go to the doctor. As much as it sucked finding out I had herpes, I got on medicine really quick and stopped it from becoming worse. If you "think" you have herpes, go get it checked out. You aren't the only one in the world who has it. You joined the club of like 100 million americans! If you have to be sad, don't let it take over your life. Just think, "at least I don't have herpes on my breasts." I compared my first outbreak with others on here and it made me feel loads better. You need to find what will get you out of your funk. You have herpes. You are not herpes.
The hardest part about having herpes is EVERYONE ELSE!! I love this post!!! I'm glad you shared it, it's how I feel too, but I know not everyone can stand up and be strong after getting this diagnosis. I got weird side-effects after getting hsv1 as well, I've never had eczema in my life but it just popped up all over my face once I was diagnosed. I'm mentally kicking the guy that did this to you in the nuts.
My entire immune system is out of whack. :( I've always had a great immune system but, man, my body is doing some weird things
I was born with an auto-immune disease so when I got this I got it HARD! I've been taking a bunch of vitamins to help keep my system up and working so I'll get fewer breakouts. I suggest starting that soon, vitamin C and- wait no you're studying health you don't need me to tell you this ahahaha! Well, your body will work this out and you'll get back on track, but it's hard. Once you get your immune system back to normal, work on maintaining that. Because if you keep it up, you'll probably only get one breakout a year or less! I'm preparing for my next one aaaaa :c
I love your post! "You have herpes, you are not herpes!" Well, if it helps or brings a smile to you...I'd much rather have an outbreak on my breast versus "down there"
I hope your career in combination with your life experience encourages others to be mindful about their bodies, getting tested, and receiving treatment.