Monday call Insights

Wow...this week's support group was by far one of our top conversations. Yes, we're going to touch on one of the topics that we spoke on, but wow, it was really a call about self-love! We truly dove deep, talking about how we create our own reality around our herpes diagnosis and how we have the power to decide our confidence.

When we're diagnosed with herpes, our confidence level is in the negative, and it's something that only we can work on to get back. On the call, we had people saying that…

This week in our support group call, we celebrated a few members who are preparing to disclose their herpes status—congratulations are in order! The scenarios varied, including friends with benefits, a long-distance fling, and someone brand new, pondering the right time to have the conversation. We discussed the logistics of disclosure, debating whether it's best done over the phone, through text, or perhaps before boarding a plane to visit a long-distance crush. Despite the different contexts, …

Introduction

Herpes is a widespread viral infection impacting millions of individuals worldwide. Despite often being stigmatized, a deeper understanding of the virus, its symptoms, and management strategies can significantly enhance the quality of life for those affected. This blog post aims to elucidate the healing process associated with herpes outbreaks and the concept of viral shedding, providing essential guidance for those navigating this condition.

Understanding Herpes

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This week on the support group call, we had some questions about testing. Questions like, "Does this mean I'm positive, negative, or what the heck does equivocal mean?" Now, personally, I've shied away from really getting too nitty-gritty on these details because I'm not a doctor and I cannot diagnose you or even interpret your test results. However, what I can do is give you an overview of how we test, what the tests mean, and when…

In our support group calls today, we delved deep into conversations about dating and disclosing—a journey all of us embark on from the moment we're faced with an HSV diagnosis. That initial day is a whirlwind of emotions, questions, and fears. Questions like, "Will I ever be loved again?" or "Can I have a normal sex life?" mix with worries such as, "Should I stay with my current partner?" and "How did this happen to me?" These thoughts are overwhelming, touching on fears of acceptance, love, a…

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Understanding the Nerv…

This week's support group call was particularly enlightening with Damon, the esteemed founder of Natural Cure Labs, gracing us with his presence. As someone who has collaborated with Damon since 2019, I can attest to his integrity, expertise, and unwavering commitment to providing supplements for individuals with immune issues. For those who had the opportunity to join our call, it was evident why Life With Herpes exclusively endorses and collaborates with Natural Cure Labs.

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This week's support group call was truly transformative as we welcomed Coach Sarah Joy, a passionate advocate on a mission to unravel the complex correlations between herpes, thyroid issues, and Epstein Barr. Her personal journey, marked by struggles with 25 symptoms, shed light on the profound negative impact these conditions can have on our well-being.

As you know, I typically write a blog post that reflects on our call this week, I thought I'd outline the blog post a bit differently and do…