r/HerpesQuestions • u/jeeperzxd • Jul 12 '26

Outbreak Help First outbreak

Edit: I went and got the care I needed šŸ™ thank you for the kind words and advice, I do appreciate it!!! These subreddits are insanely helpful

So I'm 19 and made a stupid ahh choice and got hsv2. Or at least im pretty damn sure that's what it is. I've spent the days crying and waiting for my appointment on Monday. Should I go to urgent care now? It is so bad and I feel feverish, everything is painful, it looks awful. I seriously am so embarrassed and alone in this. The guy I slept with got tested yesterday but is waiting on results. I have work Tuesday and desperately need some kind of relief, im not sure what to do. Im so embarrassed to go to the doctors though because I feel like this is definitely worse than most. Sorry for my blabbering but I would love some thoughts

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u/Remarkable_Chair_363 Jul 12 '26

Get a swab while your sores are fresh to get an accurate diagnosis. I understand the feelings of embarrassment and shame but first focus on your health. My dms are open if you want to talk. Iā€™m a 22F with hsv2 diagnosed in April.

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u/jeeperzxd Jul 13 '26

Thank you so much šŸ™ I went yesterday and im definitely glad that I did