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Last year at the age of 16 i contracted the virus, i take the one daily valtex i hav outbreaks every 3-4 months and everytime i get an outbreak im in tears or hav uncotrolable emotions, my parents are the only people that know and are extremly supportive but theres the days i dotn want get out of bed.. and im hoping that this website and the people here can help me out

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Hi Barbie - lots of hugs go out to you. This is not an easy thing to deal with but it will get better as time goes by. Hang in there. Have you thought about going to counseling?? It will give you an outlet other than your parents as I know it can be hard to talk to them sometimes. It might help you. It definitely did for me - I'll be thinking of you )

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Please don't be so hard on yourself. If you are feeling unusually down, please go and talk to your mom. It is great that you told them and you have some support system. I know this probably sounds corny , but when you are feeling that way make yourself get up and do something for somebody else. You will not believe how much better it makes you feel. When I first found out that I had the virus, I felt the exact same way, BUt don't let it get the best of you. I found that by getting on this web site, and trying to cheer others up was great therapy for me. there are hundreds of people just your age on here and they are scared and afraid and get down too. Maybe you can be in contact with some of the kids your age and you can help each other when the blues come to greet you. Just remember that this virus is not you, it is mere inconvenience and thank God it does not kill you. Cheer up get through each day one at a time, Try not to look at time in such big increments just get through today and I bet tommorrow will be better. I will be thinking of you. think positive thoughts, get out of the bed, out of the house and have fun while you are young!!!!!!!!!

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Come On Get Up!!

Hey Whats Going On, Don't Even Think About Not Getting Up And Don't Do Nothing This Is Not The End Of The World. Just Like Titanic Said Thank God Its Not A Infection That It Will Kill You. I Will Pray For You And Try To Be Active All The Time Thats Whats Get You Moving Foward You Are Still Young And Strong. Theres Millions With This Your Not The First Or The Last One Either.

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Barbie, sorry this has happened. I hope that you have learned to deal with this better over the past year or so as time does help. I can't imagine how difficult it would be to have to deal with this at such a young age as you. One good thing you can take from this is the importance of honesty in your relationships and this will actually help you find someone who will love you for who you are, and not see you as someone with herpes. I think I read that young women (teens) are more susceptable to STD's and it's always good to remind others of this fact. I wish you the very best!

Mike

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You have our blessings and support if you need it. Try to chin up and be strong though and carry on its hard to do I know but keeping yourself calmer will definately improve your outbreaks some.

The virus is very touchy with your immune system if you keep it strong it will help alot too. You have all our support and love "hugs" I hope everything gets better for you and were all here to help in anyway we can if you need us.

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First Things First

Hi there and welcome to our support group.

It appears that you are getting outbreaks often and that's triggering the emotional depression response of being in bed.

First thing I would review is how you are supporting your immune system. There are plenty of posts here regarding pumping up our immune system: an alkaline diet (Christy C's post), exercise, being positive, relax with some "down-time" (like doing your homework!) and doing things you Love, of course, if you have a herpes outbreak, you may want to post-pone sex!

When you have a healthy immune system, herpes virus doesn't get a chance to dance around your private parts; they hide at the seat of your spine because your antibodies are a threat to them.

Less outbreaks, more fun, going out now, par-tay, to the mall, off to school...yeah, you get what I mean? ;)

Feeling better?

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Barbie, I am 24. I contracted the virus when I was 20 years old. I didn't have a clue what to do. I thought my life was ruined. I went into a heavy depression and had major confidence issues. As I've gotten older i've realized that Life is too short to worry about something we can't change. If anything I have become a better person. Its great you have your parents support. I think you are a strong woman for being so young. God Bless

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