subject: I Had gotten Herpes and I Did Nothing Over it [print this page] I Had gotten Herpes and I Did Nothing Over it
When I was 17 years old, I acquired Herpes. I was a virgin back then and she was much older and she didn't explain to me that she had the illness. I was youthful, ignorant and thirsty for the world; I had no concept then with regards to sexually transmitted diseases.
The indicators would appear and disappear, sometimes it's itchy, sometimes distressing, but I did not admit to myself that a thing was wrong. I was ignorant and I didn't do something to fix it.
When I got examined in a small clinic in another town and the result came up, my world went crashing down. I was afflicted with Genital Herpes and I was told by the attending doctor that there was zero remedy. I will have to withstand this disease for the remainder of my life! The medical professional shared with me that I may possibly still live a normal life. But there was nothing I couldthink about but death.
The health practitioner also explained to me that I could possibly still have an lively sexual life, on condition that I told my partner about my illness. Throughout the years I've had various sexual partners, all were good and nice, however I only informed four of them. I was undergoing a good deal of emotions while I was wanting to mature as a man. I was sad,mad and fuming at the world. So I didn't worry on revealing to the rest of them.
In time I flipped my attitude around and started being responsible. I informed those who I had sex with on my illness and that they have to get examined. I questioned them if they have experienced symptoms such as a burning discomfort when urinating, blisters or bumps in the groin area, agonizing discharge, and many others. I also advised them to a confidential clinic, if they would like privacy and prevent public scrutiny.
Going through something like this sets life in standpoint. I'm not a harmful person; I simply made a couple of terrible choices, exactly like the person who infected me. I've had time to look at the positive aspect of things and relish the little events in life.
I carry a sexually transmitted disease. Am I happy of it? Definitely not, nevertheless it's part of me now, and a facet of who I am. It's now my duty to notify others and help educate anyone on what could occur to them.
Living with Herpes - read about one man's tale of coping with genital herpes. Find out how he was infected, tested and how he continue living today.
