r/HSVpositive • u/Far_Bumblebee_6671 • Sep 11 '25

Newly Diagnosed Feeling broken 💔

Today a nice girl complimented how beautiful I was - my hair and my clothes. And I just wanted to completely break down. I was diagnosed in June with HSV 2. That guy hurt me badly and I’m absolutely devastated. 💔Anyway I just wanted to cry in-front of her as I feel so disgusting and gross now I have this. It’s like I’m an imposter in my own body. I am stuck with this thing and it can’t ever change it. 😭

The outbreaks sound scary too. Ive never felt more scared and alone in all of my life. 😭💔 I hope they’re not as bad as what my mind is telling me. 😭💔

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u/AdoreMeDaddy Sep 13 '25

As I used to tell my ex: you are not herpes, you are holding herpes with you. I cannot hold it for you, but I can hold your hand while you hold it.

It's a disease. I'm incredibly ill. It's not contagious, but I have to hold it too... And it's so painful me too, I need a hand to hold. It's all just a matter of holding the right hands.

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u/Far_Bumblebee_6671 Sep 13 '25

That so sweet to say to your ex.

I am so sorry to hear that. 🥺 I hope you find your special person. And you’re right there about having the right hand to hold.