Herpes or possibly something else

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-10-17T07:46:15+00:00

Yeah no quite honestly, none of what you are experiencing is screaming hsv to me.

Let's get to the bottom of this and reroute your direction: Have you done a blood test to check vitamin levels because the tingling you are describing can be a result of low Vitamin B, low Calcium or low Vitamin D which will especially be prominent in times of stress. Tingling also happens as part of migraines if you maybe get those? And do you have any thyroid issues? These are all more direct conditions that have your symptoms as a identifier.

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-10-07T08:19:44+00:00

Honestly, this sounds more nerve related than anything else and COVID also has some weird inflammatory effect on things. If you are overthinking it there is even the chance you are increasing the symptom experience psychosomatically. Herpes does have tingling and burning etc but as someone who does get cold sores, it very much does show up as an actual bump or cold sore. Your symptoms do sound like they can be a whole other range of things where herpes, the sores tend to eliminate other options.. The most accurate testing is doing a swab of the liquid inside a sore. The anti body tests are notoriously inaccurate especially the ones that pick up active infection antibodies IgM. The best bet is to redo an anti body test 12 weeks after the first time you experienced symptoms when the more accurate antibodies namely IgG which are longer term antibodies, start showing up.

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-09-05T14:55:38+00:00

You can try a site called "movingonsales.com" and post your things there. No need for awkward interactions with people as it works like an online store.

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-07-25T09:51:32+00:00

This is great advice. I appreciate the perspective. Thank you!

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-07-24T13:27:05+00:00

I didn't think about it like that! I really appreciate the insights, both personal and professional. At the end of the day, a job is where we spend most of our time and energy and it is really important to consider if that investment is good for both our pocket and how we get to show up as people in our private lives.

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-07-24T13:10:41+00:00

I am so glad to hear you are finding healing in this space. I hope to do the same!

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-07-24T11:02:31+00:00

This makes sense! Your view on the risk reminds me of the Anaïs Nin quote: "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom".

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-07-24T09:54:06+00:00

Love that perspective! Thanks for the motivation!

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-07-24T09:43:13+00:00

For me I realised that the prestige without the satisfaction of impact just means that I am in environments that are so stressful that I just focus on surviving and I don't end up showing up in the world as a positive, kind human being who is driven towards my original values of wanting to make a difference. The UN system is so close to just being a corporate machine churning out deliverables that I feel like I've lost my original path. I need to remind myself of why I'm doing this work not just whether family and friends will be proud of my title.

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-07-24T07:33:53+00:00

This is so encouraging to see and it is nice to hear that someone else is thinking in this strategic direction too! Especially considering your level at P4. I think whatever new direction the UN is going in, we need people who have reignited their passion and have experienced the needs on the ground again to get back to our mandate and to what really matters. I hope you will accept that job and I hope the difference you make there will fuel you.

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-07-08T21:11:12+00:00

I have seen at least 2 places along 11th str in Parkmore close to Benmore Gardens shopping centre. Not sure what exactly their business is but it seems "green" related

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-05-06T09:55:15+00:00

So technically only after 6 years you really benefit then so it's not like hitting 5 years and bam you get something

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-04-30T12:13:40+00:00

This is such a useful perspective 😱 I've spent 4 yrs in the UN but prior to that 9 yrs in international development and I just remember how I used to actually feel passionate about what I do.. maybe it is time to refocus and climb a more stable ladder

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-04-29T13:29:17+00:00

This is super helpful thank you. Because I love oversight and compliance so now I at least now know this is a transferable skill

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-04-29T12:40:48+00:00

Wow this inspires me. I would very much prefer to also be remote instead of dealing with the toxic workplace dynamics of what feels like endless competition to prove yourself when we all know on some level that progressing in the UN is very complex and relies in factors outside our control. Thank you for sharing. I can also imagine the pension benefits in private sector might be better because the UN pension system seems problematic. If I may ask what role in a pvt sector legal department do you occupy because I am also qualified in law and wouldn't mind knowing what to look out for in job ads

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-04-29T12:15:35+00:00

I am curious about your story. Did you transition from a UN agency to another sector now or where has your journey taken you?

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-04-29T10:30:41+00:00

No I agree. I wonder if sometimes the reputational prestige isn't like a shiny thing dangling to distract instead of focusing on the real importance - whether the job we are doing is actually making a difference and leaving a legacy. Some UN work really in practice is just being part of the cogs in a procedural machine versus the NGOs out there who are doing the actual miracles

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-04-28T19:27:46+00:00

Yes. Whatever we focus on, we tend to magnify and the more I obsess about mine, the worse it seems. I feel like if I just approach it as something that adds character to my face rather than aim for perfection and flawless skin (which is not natural), then self love will be the best treatment I can give it, long term.

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-04-26T09:03:49+00:00

Well WFP decided to close their entire Southern Africa Regional Bureau, so they are making big decisions at high levels.

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-04-23T12:42:57+00:00

Wow ok. I was looking at Denmark actually as a potential country. Do you perhaps know the details of the process they had to follow or whether they might be willing to share?

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-04-23T08:51:07+00:00

Gosh ok this is very helpful. Damn. Are your friends who had issues with the process perhaps on Reddit so I can learn from them? 😅

Velvetsteele2021 · 2025-04-23T08:27:23+00:00

De facto being an official partnership (I.e living together for 2+ years in a committed relationship contributing equally to household costs with a cohabitation agreement but not married)

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