The diagnosis of herpes can send even the most well-balanced individual to the emotional pin of depression. It is an incurable disease, and, despite the fact that it is not fatal and is regarded as mere irritation for the medical community, it carries a taboo through the whole society. Most likely, you feel incredibly lonely, isolated, dirty and angry. If you are single, you are also worried about your chances for a healthy and fulfilling love life. Depression is a very natural reaction when you suffer from the herpes virus, but now is the time to enlighten yourself and find out exactly what you can do to overcome these feelings and live a normal life.
The best myths about herpes:
1. I can not have children: This is absolutely 100% FALSE. Herpes simplex virus does not prevent you from having children, and you can not transmit the disease to your children in the womb or during the process of conception. HSV type 1 (oral) and type 2 (genital) are between skin and skin. That is why many in the medical community consider the virus to be a more dermatological disease, although it is often transmitted through sexual contact. You will contract herpes through seminal fluid, vaginal fluid or blood. If you are a man, you can still multiply - and if you are a woman, you can still imagine. It is important that your doctor knows your status ahead of time, because most often a woman with genital herpes is prescribed a c-section (c-section) instead of having a vaginal birth to reduce the chance that the child will come into contact with the virus in the vaginal canal. .
2 I can not donate blood: FALSE! The inability to donate blood is another common misconception associated with the herpes virus. Let me state once again that the herpes simplex virus is not a blood-based virus. When you infect herpes, oral or genital, it “lives” in the nervous system of the body. If you have oral - it usually lies at the base of the neck, when you have a genital - it lies at the base of your spell. When it is at rest, it is simply delayed - harmless, but when it is active - it moves through the nervous system to the place of the outbreak. According to the Red Cross and all medical research, donating blood when you have HSV is absolutely safe. They ask you to avoid this in the presence of your initial outbreak or even a temporary recurrence.
3 I can no longer manage or hang children: FALSE! Wines and depression associated with the virus lead to the fact that some patients leave the world. They feel that they are the most disgusting people and they go through a lot to avoid interacting with people, especially children. Once again - stop beating yourself! Chances of accidental transmission of the virus to children are very small. Did you know that it is estimated that 75% of the US population has some form of HSV - for the vast majority it is type 1, oral herpes. Don't let your diagnosis make you stop living in a better life. Now the virus is transmitted from skin to skin contact, so everyday hygiene practice is suitable for communication with the public. Keep your hands clean, avoid contact with ulcers during outbreaks, and keep your hands away from your mouth and eyes.
4. My sex life is over: Herpes will overly change your sex life, but it is far from complete. You definitely need to be careful, more responsible - and less spontaneous ... but you can have a full happy sex life. You are not limited to the type of gender you have, you are simply limited in the ability to be "carefree." It may be good, but - so do not worry.
5. No one wants a serious relationship with me: FALSE! I will not try to paint a pink picture of simple dating and acceptance by everyone you come across. Relationships are not easy to start, and this is even more true when you have an incurable disease of any kind. There are people who will refuse you without even giving you doubts. Others may give you a chance, only later decide that they do not want to risk it. You can also decide that you are likely to meet other people with herpes, if that's the case - thousands and thousands of people are waiting for you. There are some great dating sites for people with the herpes virus - including PositiveSingles.com and MPWH.net
