for those of you who have just being dignosed with HSV of any kind, it gets better!

*disclaimer, im just going off my own experiences here, not saying that this will be the case for everyone, but spreading some positive vibes*

i was diagnosed approx 6 months ago now with HSV type 1 (this resulted from a swab test taken in my genital region) the pain i went through in my first outbreak was horrible i wouldnt wish this upon anyone. i couldnt walk properly i couldnt pee without the stinging pains i couldnt sleep it was absolutely horrible. after going to the doctors and it being confirmed i knew i had to make changes.

id read that for most people the first outbreak is the worst and for some they dont ever have another one. it helps soooo much to do your research on the virus. i now take medication daily, i drink more water, i excercise more often, i take epson salt baths occasionally, i wash down stairs with an antibacterial body wash which maintains my PH balance. ill be honest i have had maybe one bump come up occasionally but nothing compared to my first outbreak. nothing i couldnt handle.

for those of you going through your first outbreak, think to yourself that this is probably the worst its going to be. you can do things that will help reduce the outbreaks. the one thing i struggled with most is the though of having to tell future sexual partners i have HSV. considering i have only had sex twice and i picked it up from that second person i was devastated due to not having many sexual partners at all.

at the end of the day all i want to say is life does get better and goes on. just make sure you do your research and try new things and maybe you can help reduce the number of outbreaks you have too. if ive had one servere one and nothing even like it since i bet you can too. stay positive in this negative situation girls. im at the point now where i almost forget occasionally that ive got this virus.

much love everyone xx