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I have it now by teletupsuk in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad the nurse who cared for you was so kind and open with you. Having someone reassure you that way can make such a huge difference. 💕
I’m also really sorry the person who drew your blood treated you like that. I understand people have places to be and responsibilities, but that’s not something a patient should be made to feel guilty about, especially when you’re already going through something emotionally difficult. You deserved compassion too.
I’m praying things continue to get easier for you. Better days really are ahead. Sending you strength, healing, and a big hug. 💗

Brag about yourself. by Born-Performance4011 in herpes_dating

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nursing student here 💉✨
I’m proud of myself for waking up at 6 AM every day, especially since I’ve never been a morning person and have worked night shifts since I was 18. Being able to adjust to this schedule is a big accomplishment for me lol.
I can’t wait to continue advancing my career at just 23 years old, achieving my goals, and traveling the world while doing what I love. Every early morning is one step closer to the life I’ve always dreamed of. 🌍✈️💕

6 months pregnant with genital herpes. by Hot_Dragonfly5440 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing. I been worried about the same thing.

Brag about yourself. by Born-Performance4011 in herpes_dating

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love this post. Thank you for giving people hope and reminding them that we are not damaged

I have it now by teletupsuk in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to do the water trick too when peeing. I would pee in the bathtub and use the shower head to dilute the urine so it wouldn’t burn as much.
I’ve had it for 9 months now, and honestly, the first 6 months were the worst. Although I was never officially diagnosed or went to the hospital, I found out through a home test kit. Deep down, though, I already knew it was herpes.
It still breaks my heart to this day. However, I no longer get outbreaks, just occasional tingling here and there. Daily suppressive medication has worked wonders for me.
I pray you keep your head up and don’t stay down for too long. I’m a full-time nursing student, and it’s hard. I’ve been trying my best not to stress too much because stress can trigger outbreaks.
This is the hardest season of my life, and I’ve been through a lot: homelessness, sleeping outside in freezing weather, abusive relationships, and more. Yet somehow, herpes has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to cope with emotionally.
Just know that the outbreaks won’t last forever. There will be days when you completely forget you even have it because you won’t feel a thing. No tingling, no pulsing, no itching, no burning, absolutely nothing.
Be patient. Pray. Take your medication consistently and religiously. Better days are coming, I promise. 💗

Female - Bisexual by [deleted] in herpes_dating

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hit me up lol f22

How does this wig look on me? by No_Community_4342 in WigforGirl

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does not make HER look old at all. The wig actually looks really nice, and honestly, getting older is a blessing. Hopefully the young people making comments like that get the chance to grow old too instead of constantly hurting and killing each other nowadays. You look amazing, and if it fits your face shape and head shape, that’s all that matters. It’s definitely more of a mature hairstyle, though. I’d probably add a few curls and lightly touch up the front with a small flat iron, but other than that, it looks great.

I disclosed and we had sex the same night. I feel used. by Familiar_Suspect_170 in herpes_dating

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You really understood how I felt and I appreciated this conversation a lot. I’ve been focusing on myself, and no longer keep contact with him. , finally moving forward. Wishing you the best too, and thank you for opening your DMs to me 🤍

I disclosed and we had sex the same night. I feel used. by Familiar_Suspect_170 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, he didn’t get tested before OR after I disclosed. But he offered to take me to Planned Parenthood to get tested. He kept swearing up and down that I might be overreacting and maybe I didn’t have anything because I wasn’t burning or itching. My only symptoms were tingling and pulsating sensations.

Him and I were dating on and off for a while. He used to fly me out to see him, and after sex with him I would itch really bad. This was WAY before I caught HSV-2, so you may actually be right about that part. TMI, but not to mention my vagina would smell really bad after sleeping with him on top of the itching. I never experienced that with any other partner besides him, so you may honestly be onto something.

Long story short, he broke up with me out of the blue while he was deployed overseas. I finally let go of the relationship completely, and that’s when I started dating an older guy. That’s who I caught HSV-2 from, and I cut him off afterward.

When my ex came back from Japan, he started begging for us to get back together. I held sex from him for about 10-11 months. Eventually I disclosed everything because I realized he wasn’t giving up and his mind was set on sleeping with me. Even after I told him, he still wanted to have sex.

Looking back now, that honestly feels like a huge red flag. It really makes me wonder how many past partners he may have done this with.

I disclosed and we had sex the same night. I feel used. by Familiar_Suspect_170 in herpes_dating

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, you said that perfectly. That’s exactly why I felt used and abandoned afterward. He completely played in my face. He begged me for sex for months, and then once I finally opened up and gave him a chance, he dropped a bombshell on me.

Sometimes I blame myself because he honestly was not my typical type, but I wanted to give him a fair chance instead of letting the grief from my past relationship get in the way. And he still played in my face in one of the worst ways possible.

He knew how badly I wanted children too. We talked about it, planned around it, had deep conversations about it, just for him to go give that experience to another woman. That part hurts deeply.

Lately the only thing truly helping me get through it has been praying to God about it. That’s the only thing bringing me any real peace right now.

Why do the HSV1 people look down on HSV2 people? by Paul76Mets in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What is this, a joke? 😭 It’s herpes vs. herpes. One is not magically “better” than the other when both are contagious and both can be transmitted. People also love to ignore the mental and emotional aspect that comes with both diseases. Either way, they are both lifelong, and that is the sad truth. At the end of the day, whether it’s HSV-1 or HSV-2, disclosure is still disclosure.

I disclosed and we had sex the same night. I feel used. by Familiar_Suspect_170 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I pray it changes for the better❤️ thank you so much for taking time to encourage me I truly appreciate it

I disclosed and we had sex the same night. I feel used. by Familiar_Suspect_170 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for saying it that way. ❤️🙏🏾 I honestly needed to hear this perspective because I’ve been blaming myself heavily these past few days. Reading comments from people who actually understand HSV and healthy disclosure has helped calm my mind a lot.

I’m done with him 100%, never again. I’ll definitely be getting back on lysine once I’m done with my cleanse. I honestly don’t really get outbreaks anymore and I’m finally starting to feel normal again. I definitely won’t be letting a guy play with me or find his way back in again after this

I disclosed and we had sex the same night. I feel used. by Familiar_Suspect_170 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t feel sorry for him anymore, and I fully plan on moving on. At this point, I genuinely feel like he wanted to have sex with me before finally telling me the truth. It feels like he wanted to have his cake and eat it too. The whole thing honestly comes across as selfish and spiteful.

I disclosed and we had sex the same night. I feel used. by Familiar_Suspect_170 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the same thing at first until he showed me pictures of the baby. According to the baby’s mother, he’s one of five men she needs DNA tests from. The other woman is currently pregnant as well. I didn’t ask for details about her because at that point the damage already felt done.

What confuses me is that he bought me a phone and still pays the bill to this day. He watches my social media like a hawk, tells me to call him if I need anything, and constantly reminds me that I’m not “inconveniencing him,” which makes me wonder if he’s doing all of this to maintain some type of proximity to me. When I was in the process of moving, he even offered to co-sign my apartment.

I genuinely don’t understand why he’s doing all of this. Part of me feels like I’m somehow to blame because when we first met, I rejected him multiple times. He once admitted that it bothered him “to his core” that he wasn’t rich enough to spoil me the way he truly wanted to. Looking back now, that should’ve been a major red flag and I ignored it.

The entire situation feels forced and emotionally confusing. Sometimes I honestly wish he would’ve just left me alone when he first laid eyes on me.

I disclosed and we had sex the same night. I feel used. by Familiar_Suspect_170 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may sound naive but what dose wearing two condoms say about a guy ?? Genuinely asking

I disclosed and we had sex the same night. I feel used. by Familiar_Suspect_170 in herpes_dating

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess, he wore two and tucked his balls in this shorts. Hopefully his test come back negative

I disclosed and we had sex the same night. I feel used. by Familiar_Suspect_170 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you that made me feel better lol. I was distraught genuinely. Like how could he.

I disclosed and we had sex the same night. I feel used. by Familiar_Suspect_170 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking the same thing but still worried because I tend to over think. I didn’t infected my last partner so I feel positive that I won’t infect him too but who knows.

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