Although Herpes Isn"t a Good Thing, It Certainly Isn"t the Worst Either - People With Herpes
Living with Herpes isn't easy.
It is observed that people often panic on being diagnosed with Herpes.
However, experts believe that leading a healthy and hygienic life in addition to following a few precautions can help people with herpes lead a normal life.
In an interview with a 31 year old school teacher from Texas who was diagnosed with herpes in 2004, I found that herpes is certainly not a difficult situation.
He has been an active member of a local health group that deals with Herpes.
1.
What types of Herpes do you have? HSV - 2 (Genital Herpes) 2.
What were your initial symptoms and how long did the outbreak last? I faced a full - fledged primary outbreak - fever, muscle pain, tiredness, congestion and cold sores around my genitalia.
It lasted for about a week.
3.
Did you have any idea of what it was? Yes indeed.
However, at that time I didn't know much about the infection.
I thought that the girl I was dating might have transmitted it.
On doing a little bit of research, I got to know that symptoms of Herpes don't show up years after being contracted.
I later discovered that the woman I was involved with had Herpes long before we got physical.
She had lesions on her buttocks and this is probably why she didn't discover it.
I didn't get the infection right away because the transmission wasn't from the genitals.
4.
What treatment are you getting? My situation has improved a lot compared to what it was like in 2004 - 2005.
I use prescription drugs such as Acyclovir whenever I get outbreaks.
Prior to having sex, I increase my dosage to 500 mg.
5.
How did the diagnosis affect your life? I was very upset.
My wife divorced me and left me alone when I needed her the most.
I vowed never to be in a relationship again.
The decision will no longer be in my control and it would be up to the other person to conclude if I am lovable or not.
I did not make an effort to patch up either.
I deserved to be treated better and I don't have to be told that I cannot be loved because I have an STD.
But this entire incident did teach me a lesson for life.
Although herpes isn't a good thing, it certainly isn't the worst either.
In fact, it came as a blessing in disguise as I got to know that she wasn't the right one for me.
I am currently in a relationship with a girl who is 2 years elder to me and has Herpes too.
If everything turns out well, we might get married next year.
It is observed that people often panic on being diagnosed with Herpes.
However, experts believe that leading a healthy and hygienic life in addition to following a few precautions can help people with herpes lead a normal life.
In an interview with a 31 year old school teacher from Texas who was diagnosed with herpes in 2004, I found that herpes is certainly not a difficult situation.
He has been an active member of a local health group that deals with Herpes.
1.
What types of Herpes do you have? HSV - 2 (Genital Herpes) 2.
What were your initial symptoms and how long did the outbreak last? I faced a full - fledged primary outbreak - fever, muscle pain, tiredness, congestion and cold sores around my genitalia.
It lasted for about a week.
3.
Did you have any idea of what it was? Yes indeed.
However, at that time I didn't know much about the infection.
I thought that the girl I was dating might have transmitted it.
On doing a little bit of research, I got to know that symptoms of Herpes don't show up years after being contracted.
I later discovered that the woman I was involved with had Herpes long before we got physical.
She had lesions on her buttocks and this is probably why she didn't discover it.
I didn't get the infection right away because the transmission wasn't from the genitals.
4.
What treatment are you getting? My situation has improved a lot compared to what it was like in 2004 - 2005.
I use prescription drugs such as Acyclovir whenever I get outbreaks.
Prior to having sex, I increase my dosage to 500 mg.
5.
How did the diagnosis affect your life? I was very upset.
My wife divorced me and left me alone when I needed her the most.
I vowed never to be in a relationship again.
The decision will no longer be in my control and it would be up to the other person to conclude if I am lovable or not.
I did not make an effort to patch up either.
I deserved to be treated better and I don't have to be told that I cannot be loved because I have an STD.
But this entire incident did teach me a lesson for life.
Although herpes isn't a good thing, it certainly isn't the worst either.
In fact, it came as a blessing in disguise as I got to know that she wasn't the right one for me.
I am currently in a relationship with a girl who is 2 years elder to me and has Herpes too.
If everything turns out well, we might get married next year.
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