subject: I Was Infected With Herpes [print this page] I Was Infected With Herpes I Was Infected With Herpes
When I was 17 years old, I contracted Herpes. I was basically a virgin back then and she was a little older and she didn't notify me that she had the disease. I was juvenile, unaware and thirsty for the world; I had no thought then regarding sexually transmitted diseases.
The indicators would come and go, oftentimes it's itchy, oftentimes hurtful, but I did not admit to myself that a thing was wrong. I was ignorant and I didn't do anything about it.
When I was screened in a little clinic in another area and the final result came in, my world went crashing down. I was infected with Genital Herpes and I was enlightened by the attending doctor that there was no treatment. I will have to go through this disease for the remainder of my life! The health practitioner told me that I may still live a normal life. Nevertheless there was practically nothing I couldcontemplate but passing away.
The doctor also advised me that I can still have an active sexual life, provided I told my partner about my situation. Through the years I've had quite a few sexual partners, all were great and nice, nevertheless I only informed four of them. I was dealing with a great deal of emotions while I was trying to mature as a man. I was depressed,mad and angry at the world. So I did not really care on revealing to the rest of them.
In the end I turned my outlook around and begun being responsible. I said to those who I slept with about my ailment and that they ought to get examined. I questioned them if they have encountered signs and symptoms like a burning sensation when peeing, blisters or bumps in the groin area, distressing discharge, and numerous others. I also advised them to a confidential clinic, if they would like privacy and prevent public scrutiny.
Undergoing something like this sets life into perspective. I'm not a terrible person; I only made a number of bad decisions, the same as the particular person who infected me. I've had the opportunity to look at the positive facet of things and enjoy the little moments in life.
I have a sexually transmitted disease. Am I proud of it? Of course not, but it's part of me now, and a facet of who I am. It is now my responsibility to enlighten others and help inform anyone on what could happen to them.
Living with Herpes - read about one person's tale of living with genital herpes. Find out how he was afflicted, screened and how he continue living in these days.
