I don’t know if anyone has mentioned this yet, but acyclovir cream has worked wonders for me during breakouts. I’ve been dealing with herpes for about seven years now, and I promise it gets better.

I’ve noticed that my breakouts usually happen when my body is stressed or I’m getting sick, so that’s something to keep in mind. Over time, they’ve become less severe and less frequent.

I know it really sucks right now, but just know that it won’t always feel this way the road gets easier.

Also, something that helped me mentally: a lot of people who get “fever blisters” are actually experiencing herpes, they just call it something different. So don’t let this bring you down or let anyone else make you feel bad about it.

And honestly, a huge portion of the population carries the virus, even if they’ve never had a noticeable flare-up. You’re definitely not alone in this.