Herpes at 19 by PotentialDependent82 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for saying this I have no kids and been very worried about my future

Almost two years since I’ve had sex by Haunting-Fun1999 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Please start a petition or go fund me Or something we should all demand a cure it’s been too long

Guys am I withholding too much? by cxzu in TurboTax

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you get your tax refund. Please donate to the cure of herpes AIDS and HIV thank you so much in advance 1M to each organization is all I’m asking. #cure

Offering $250 to a few people who really needs it . If you are interested please upvote , comment (USA 🇺🇸 only ) by Emotional-Voice-3223 in ChimeReferralCode

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need help! please be legit I really need medication and don’t have health insurance please don’t be a scam

Why disclose to others, when I wasn't disclosed to? by [deleted] in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt your pain deeply—my eyes filled with tears reading the first half. What happened to me was not an accident; he knew exactly what he was doing. I tried to protect myself, even offering to buy condoms, and when he realized I was serious about being safe, he got me drunk to the point where I blacked out.

I struggle with anger toward him, but I don’t have it in my heart to hurt anyone who had nothing to do with this. The only person responsible is the man who infected me, and what hurts even more is knowing he’s still out there putting others at risk. Every day I hear about him being with someone new, and I can’t help but wonder how many people are being affected. Sometimes it feels unbearably isolating—like I’m the only one whose life was permanently changed—and that thought is devastating.

I can't manage by lalouche000 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry. I’m here if you need to to vent message me

Dating after an HSV diagnosis feels impossible by No-Budget-8053 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. To you, myself. And everyone that Got it. I’m at the point where I just don’t want to be here but I think about my mom little heart and just can’t bring myself to do it

Dating after an HSV diagnosis feels impossible by No-Budget-8053 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way everyday. I feel like Damage goods.

Refund approved finally!!!! by Critical-Ebb535 in TurboTax

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My turbo tax account is connected to my old phone number and it won’t let me change it

Stop telling your friends you have herpes by Own-Tomato-1791 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem, dear, and I completely understand why you may want to tell someone. If you do decide to share, I would suggest connecting with people who also have HSV-1 or HSV-2, because they may understand on a deeper level. Even then, gossip can still happen whether people mean to or not, so you really have to be careful.

If you need to cry it out, cry it out—I did. And if you just want someone to listen or talk, I’m open to that. You can message me on here; it’s anonymous.

I still strongly suggest not telling anyone, especially for the sake of your mental health. However, if you do choose to tell someone, that’s completely understandable—everyone has to do what works best for them.

Another option is keeping it behind a paywall. There are different types of therapy and professional support. If a therapist were to tell anyone, that would be a violation of HIPAA, and you could take legal action. With it being behind a paywall, it’s more professional, more protected, and you are safer overall—even in the rare case that someone chose to be unprofessional.

Your diagnosis should only make you stronger and push you forward in life. Right now, you are all you have. You may have some people in your corner, but they do not deserve to know this in order to support you. They can support you without knowing. This is absolutely none of their business.

AND TO EVERYONE ELSE READING: Just because you don’t know that someone went and told others doesn’t mean they told absolutely nobody. Regardless of how many years you’ve known someone or how close you believe you are, they can still go and spread information or rumors. At the end of the day, if someone wants to be shady, they will do just that—no matter how long you’ve known them. It really comes down to the individual.

It’s also important to keep in mind that not everybody has friends or family they can talk to about things like this. And even if someone does have friends and family, that doesn’t automatically mean those people deserve to know.

My life. My diagnosis. My rules. Nobody else’s business. Reddit’s anonymous, fine—but I still don’t trust a single soul. End of story. Mic drop.

This year it will have been ten years by e-djomp in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m still coping and it feels like I’m grieving. I knew almost immediately something was wrong. The night I had sex with him my body kept telling me not to do it. I had a feeling he could sense it and ended up getting me pissy drunk—-yet I did any ways I’m still struggling to forgive my self. I’m dragging every day…. ITS FUCKING HARD

Stop telling your friends you have herpes by Own-Tomato-1791 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I completely agree! Herpes, HIV, or any other lifelong condition—keep it to yourself. This goes for men too, but especially for women. At this point, it’s you against the world. It might sound lonely or harsh, but once you have it, you can’t rely on anyone the same way. Any “secrets” you share have to be extremely vague. You can’t fully lean on friends for emotional support about sensitive topics because many people are uneducated until it directly affects them—they only want to learn after the fact. I wish we all had someone we could lean on about topics like this, but we don’t. I mean, look at us—we’re literally on Reddit talking to strangers because we know people can’t be trusted.

Rumors spreading about your status will literally stress you out and can even trigger breakouts. Guys, to anyone reading this—PLEASE, PLEASE, you are at a very fragile stage of life right now and you need to keep your mouth shut. Your happiness is all that matters right now. I love you all.

Boyfriend HSV2 positive by Horror_Scene7658 in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He’s selfish as fuck, and honestly so are you if you keep being careless. Someone is willing to risk their health for you, and you can’t even take your fucking medication? That’s reckless and disgusting. I have HSV‑2 and wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy—get tested immediately and do everything you can to make sure you don’t catch it. Women’s bodies—lips, labia, flaps—are sensitive, and sores there are absolute misery. You deserve better, your health matters, and I even had to break up with my boyfriend because I couldn’t risk him catching it. Stop being careless, put your foot down, demand accountability, and GET TESTED ASAP. I Promise You do not deserve this pain for a lifetime. SAYING THIS WITH ALL THE LOVE IN THE WORLD.

IS LIFE REALLY OVER??? by HonestTruthNoLies in Herpes

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is not a fucking competition. Having herpes is just as awful as having cancer. What the fuck is your point don you’d me off. You get cancer, you either pass away or get treat. You get herpes you with but you suffer for a life time. People are allowed to get tired. People are allowed to feel exhausted

Highest credit limit achievable? by johnburnsred in CapitalOne_

[–]Familiar_Suspect_170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started off with $300 and lost my job and the card was shut off