subject: I Had Herpes and I Did Not a thing Over it [print this page] I Had Herpes and I Did Not a thing Over it
When I was 17 years old, I caught Herpes. I was basically a virgin back then and she was much older and she did not say to me that she had the illness. I was youthful, ignorant and thirsty for the world; I had no notion then concerning sexually transmitted diseases.
The symptoms would appear and vanish, often it's itchy, sometimes agonizing, but I did not declare to myself that a thing was not right. I was naive and I didn't do anything about it.
When I got examined in a small clinic in another city and the final result came up, my world went crashing down. I was contaminated with Genital Herpes and I was told by the attending health practitioner that there was no treatment. I will have to go through this sickness for the rest of my life! The medical doctor told me that I can still live a normal life. But there was practically nothing I couldthink of but passing away.
The doctor also informed me that I could possibly still have an active sexual lifestyle, given that I told my partner on my condition. Through the times I've had several sexual partners, all were great and decent, however I only informed four of them. I was dealing with a great deal of emotions while I was trying to develop as a man. I was frustrated,crazy and fuming at the world. So I did not worry about informing the rest of them.
Eventually I turned my outlook around and begun being responsible. I explained to those who I had sex with about my disease and that they ought to get examined. I asked them if they have encountered signs and symptoms just like a burning sensation when urinating, bumps or blisters in the groin area, agonizing discharge, and many others. I also advised them to a confidential clinic, if they want confidentiality and steer clear of public scrutiny.
Experiencing something similar to this sets life in standpoint. I'm not a harmful person; I just made a number of terrible judgements, the same as the person who infected me. I've gotten to look at the bright aspect of things and relish the little situations in life.
I have a sexually transmitted disease. Am I proud of it? Of course not, however it is a part of me now, and a facet of who I am. It is now my responsibility to advise others and help inform everyone on what could befall to them.
Living with Herpes - learn about one man's account of coping with genital herpes. Uncover how he was affected, screened and how he lives presently.
