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What is the best way to cope with living with genital herpes?



Other than living a normal life, do you think a person or persons that are affected should be councled? this is my last question about this I swear, but I am confused but it is somwhat being clarified.

Counseled for what?

If they are having a difficult time about it then sure. If maybe they are suicidal, or perhaps got the virus from say a rape and they want counseling then fine.

Other than that, why would they need to be counseled?

I have had the virus for over 6 years now. I got it right after I turned 17. Of course I didn't want the virus! But I've learned to deal with it and I'm living a happy great life. People seem to make herpes a huge deal when it's not. Sure, the sores are painful, but they heal. I haven't had an outbreak in 2 years now and I NEVER think of having the virus. It's honestly one of the last things on my mind. At least it doesn't cause cancer or isn't deadly like other STDs can be. Source(s): Personal experience.
If it causing extreme emotional turmoil, then I think counseling could help. The infected person must realize that 1 in 7 sexually active people in the US have this disease, although most are not aware of it.
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