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 Is having herpes the ‘end of the world’?
No, definitely not! A person with herpes can live a normal, happy and healthy life just like anyone else. The more emotionally charged an issue the more important it is to find out the facts. Genital herpes is a very common condition and effective treatment is available.
Generally, herpes is not life-threatening and has no long term repercussions on a person’s general physical health.
If you have herpes (whether genital, oral or other) you are not alone. Chances are that many of your friends, family members, colleagues and potential partners also have herpes.
In fact, in the United States, up to one in every 5 people is infected with genital herpes, whether they know it or not. The statistics are even higher for cold sores with estimates that as high as 80% of the population is infected.
This means that statistically in the US, out of every (20) people that you associate with “4” out of these friends are infected with genital herpes and a staggering “16” out of the group have been exposed to cold sores.
Never feel like you are carrying this burden alone. You are not, and there is always support here if you need it.
Herpes Support Groups - Herpes Support Forum
Should I talk about it?
Yes, talking about how you feel can make a world of difference. Support groups, online discussions, chat rooms and counselors are available if you need to talk privately.
With support groups and online Herpes Help sites you can communicate about how you are feeling with people who are going through similar circumstances or who have been there before.
For support and information visit the Herpes Support Forum at http://www.herpes-coldsores.com/messageforum.
Here you will find a large resource for herpes information, online herpes discussions and contact details for herpes support groups across the world.
Where to Now?
- Having the "Herpes Talk"
- Herpes Prevention
- How to Reduce Herpes Outbreaks
- Herpes Dating Sites
 Talk about it on the "Herpes Discussion Forum"
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