It sounds like you are very upset, which is understandable. But do you really feel your life is over and you have nothing to live for? Because if that's the case, I urge you to get some counseling right away. It is normal to be upset and angry and fearful when a partner relationship is coming to an end, but if you feel at all suicidal please seek help immediately.
I am wondering how old you are. Do you have any friends to talk to? Coworkers? Family? It will help if there is someone you can confide in about all these things you have going on. Herpes is a big thing to deal with when you are initially diagnosed. It does change your life. Have you been able to deal with that? Or is part of the fear of your boyfriend leaving the fear of living with herpes that you may have been able to avoid while you were still together?
Many people live with herpes. They live normal, happy lives on their own or with partners the find before or after diagnosis. Please do not let this health issue keep you locked in a relationship that sounds like it is ending. You are still a worthwhile person who can lead a great life.
If you look at our section on herpes, you will see that 1 in 6 Americans has it: https://www.empowher.com/condition/genital-herpes. So don't let that fear stop you from moving forward.
I'm sure you will have other comments on this. You have everything to live for. Please write again and let us know how you are doing. We care.
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Hi Torn, I'm sorry you are going through this.
It sounds like you are very upset, which is understandable. But do you really feel your life is over and you have nothing to live for? Because if that's the case, I urge you to get some counseling right away. It is normal to be upset and angry and fearful when a partner relationship is coming to an end, but if you feel at all suicidal please seek help immediately.
I am wondering how old you are. Do you have any friends to talk to? Coworkers? Family? It will help if there is someone you can confide in about all these things you have going on. Herpes is a big thing to deal with when you are initially diagnosed. It does change your life. Have you been able to deal with that? Or is part of the fear of your boyfriend leaving the fear of living with herpes that you may have been able to avoid while you were still together?
Many people live with herpes. They live normal, happy lives on their own or with partners the find before or after diagnosis. Please do not let this health issue keep you locked in a relationship that sounds like it is ending. You are still a worthwhile person who can lead a great life.
If you look at our section on herpes, you will see that 1 in 6 Americans has it: https://www.empowher.com/condition/genital-herpes. So don't let that fear stop you from moving forward.
I'm sure you will have other comments on this. You have everything to live for. Please write again and let us know how you are doing. We care.
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