Herpes Outbreaks, Again?!
OK, so you are struggling with herpes outbreaks and you are frustrated and are not sure how or what to do next.
Well, I think I have some ideas.
I really believe that constant herpes outbreaks are a sign that something is not quite right with either our body or our mind. If it is our body, it can be diet, stress, lack of essential vitamins or minerals or a combination of quite a few things. I don’t want you to have to do anything super drastic like go on the raw food diet or eliminate all wheat from your diet. But I would like you to consider some small steps that you can take to move in the right direction.
You might consider a regular vitamin and mineral supplement. I know this sounds dumb and bit like a cliche but really, if you are missing something as simple as vitamin B or magnesium you never know how much a $19 quality supplement will help you. Next you can step up quite a few of the natural remedies I use myself. You can read all about them here at living with herpes. As for the diet issue, don’t eliminate anything (except maybe garbage fast or processed food!) but trying switching it up a little and adding more green leafy vegetables and fruits to your diet. I know you are looking for a quick fix or magic pill here, but I’m sorry there isn’t one. We need to learn to manage the virus that lives in our bodies and it is small tiny steps over time that will make the difference.
I also cannot stress enough the importance of sleep when you carry this virus. I have written about this here at herpes and sleep.
It is also quite possible that it is fear or shame that is causing your herpes outbreaks. Some people might believe this is far fetched but you would be shocked at how strong the mind body connection is. There are visualizations and/or affirmations that you can do on a daily, or even a weekly, basis that will strengthen your acceptance of your HSV2 and lessen it’s effects on your body.
Whatever you do, do not be afraid of the virus. I have never met or corresponded with anyone that was plagued for long periods of time with non-stop outbreaks.
Good luck!
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I am 53, recently divorced after 26 yrs of marriage. I just found out my ex gave me herpes, and I can’t seem to quit crying about it. I can’t believe I am going to have this the rest of my life, and I feel like such a loser. I have never had a breakout, and my dr. says I am a carrier. I am barely used to being single and trying to date, the thought of sleeping with someone new is terrifying, and now i find this out. Got anything that might make me feel better? Thx.
Leslie,
I am on vacation and working from my phone. Please look at my post http://www.theherpesblog.com/dating-with-herpes and I will respond to your comment in more detail next week. Hang in there!
I’ve gotten weekly outbreaks for 8 months and I’m at my wits end. I quit smoking, quit drinking, went on the raw diet, do acupuncture, practice yoga and the only thing that has changed is my weight. i get just as many outbreaks as when i was unhealthy….i feel almost suicidal at this point because with weekly outbreaks who is ever going to want to be with me
Thanks. I have lived with herpes for at least 30 years. My ex. I just got married to a wonderful man at 66. It has been exciting and at times challenging and we love sex. However I have had a low profile herpes outbreak (no open sores, just red with slight bumps) for 3 months now. It started with an irritation and then just a sore and crazy agitation like herpes can be. Despite taking Valtrex (which I had stopped taking daily (500mg) about 2 weeks before the “outbreak”) I have not been able to get back to normal and the doctors I have seen so far have not helped. I am not having sex with my husband for obvious reasons and we are both frustrated. Any suggestions?
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I was diagnosed 2.5 years ago soon after a new relationship. I can’t pinpoint who gave me the virus. With that being said I have had constant outbreaks since I had the IUD inserted. I was diagnosed soon after the insertion of the IUD. Wondering if this device triggers my outbreaks. I have 1-2 obs every month and the itching/tingling/redness in the area of my obs never goes away. The degree to how uncomfortable all these symtoms are varies. I have the copper IUD. I’m planning to have it removed this spring or early summer to determine if this is the cause. I take coconut oil supplements, 1000mg dose of L-lysine twice daily, daily vitamin, daily antiviral suppressive therapy, and rub coconut oil on my vagina twice daily. I don’t know what else to do. For 2.5 years I swear 90% of the time my herpes condition is driving me insane. At times I don’t think life is worth living if I cant enjoy a healthy sexual relationship with the love of my life. I have plans to marry this man and have a family. The only problem with the equation is sex is necessary to have a family. Have you heard of IUDs triggering herpes outbreaks?