subject: Living With Herpes - Don't Let Genital Herpes Control Your Life [print this page] Finding out you've got genital herpes can be a harrowing experience. You'll likely experience pain, anguish, depression, confusion, anger and anxiety as well as a host of other swirling emotions. Sadly, there is no cure for genital herpes, and this can add to the turmoil of the feelings you are likely experiencing. Despite all this, living with herpes is not impossible, and indeed could be easier than you might think.
While it can be upsetting, the fact is, genital herpes is a very common, very controllable disease that affects more people than you likely realise. It's been estimate that the infection rate could be as high as one in five people in the US alone. The stigma attached to the disease is far more damaging to the sufferer emotionally than the physical effects could ever be. This is why it is so important to accept, come to terms and learn how living with herpes can be managed with a little perseverance.
The first step toward living with herpes is finding the right treatment for the disease. Every person is different, and different treatments for genital herpes relief work better for different people. Luckily, there is a wide range of treatments, so while it might take some time and experimentation, you'll soon find the one that works for you. Prescription anti-virals are very powerful, and among the most common treatments. They are effective in most people, but can be expensive and may cause side effects.
Natural treatments are also very effective, but can often be fairly weak, meaning higher doses are required. Shop around and you'll find concentrated formulas that are very effective, and are often cheaper and have fewer side effects. Some people have had great success controlling herpes through lifestyle changes, including special diets, lots of exercise, supplements and avoiding stress. Living with herpes means trying each until you find the one that works for you.
Living With Herpes - Don't Let Genital Herpes Control Your Life
