One of the major issue people living with herpes virus encounter is stigmatization. Stigmatization can kill faster than the virus itself.
Herpes generally is divided into two groups such as herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 which in short term is known as HSV 1 and HSV 2. HSV 1 predominantly infects people in the mouth or facial area which usually arise from kissing while HSV 2 is gotten from direct intercourse. Other ways this virus is transmitted is via air, skin contact and sharing sharp object.
Now let's take a look at how to live with herpes virus 1. HSV 1 sufferers are much more inclined to suffer from stigmatization of this disease simply because the cold sores and fever blister are noticeable around the mouth area and face. Once you have been diagnosed to have HSV 1, you are better off starting an early treatment as this will aid to suppress and control the spread of the disease to other areas of the body. With appropriate medication the sores and blisters will gradually disappear and it will no longer be noticeable anymore. However, the disappearance of the sore does not mean the virus has completely vanished. There will continue to be occasional outbreaks which are often mild and not noticeable but it becomes essential to know how you related with others to prevent the spread of the disease.
Individuals living with genital herpes are better off and don't suffer much from stigmatization. However, relationship is all about trust and you wouldn't want your partner to realize herpes infection came from his lover. It is better to open up even before the relationship becomes strong in order to prevent heart break. It may cheer HSV patient that many people living with herpes have found real love and even married. During outbreak special care needs to be applied to avoid spreading it to the partner.
Recently, a lot of herpes dating site have sprung up online, thereby giving many people the chance to meet people who are ready to have them as friends. One good thing with these dating sites is that you can meet a lot of folks who are not infected with this virus but just looking to make friends.
Fact is, there isn't much infected people can do about the stigmatization except if the government decides to intervene and do a frequent broadcast against it. If you come to look at it, herpes is highly contagious and a lot of people are fully aware that skin contact is one way to contract this virus. Nobody wants to intentionally contract this disease neither would infected people want to spread the virus further. It wouldn't be of any advantage to the infected persons if the virus is spread further but it would be of great joy for the uninfected to remain safe. Do not take it as an offense when people avoid you instead continue to live your life and find friends from herpes dating sites. With millions of men and women already infected in the U.S alone, there are lots of friends you can find and even within your neighborhood.
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