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!
…now head on over and read the awesome information at The Herpes Blog!
