I truly hope having good information and lots of it helps her feel better on every level. I know it does for me.

Thanks Dizzy Lizzy!!

Hugs for you Dorrie and hugs for your special friend.

She's a lucky lady to have you on her side Dorrie, and I truly hope the worst of her symptom will soon be over.

Thanks Anne! You take care of yourself...ps..I am glad you are holding off on the effexor!! It has been so hard for me and I would not want to see you go thru it....you have enough on your plate already!

Well things went OK at the clinic for my special friend. She has got plenty of info...and an Rx so she will be ready for the next outbreak. I feel so bad about all of this...emotionally it is so difficult for her. She is afraid that if her and her present boyfriend ever break up that no one will ever want her or love her. I reassure her that she may feel that way right now but people do have relationships and get married who have herpes. Just so heartbreaking

Please let her know that I know how she feels. It is stressful meeting new people b/c you really don't know how people will react. Most of the guys I have dated since my Dx have been surprisingly kind and understanding, but truthfully not everyone knows enough about it to not freak out. My way of dealing with it is putting it out there right up front. Kind of get it out of the way. That way I don't waste time or heartache on the wrong guy. I have met my future husband that way and we have a very special bond. Life is not over - it's just a little different.

Thanks DL!! I read her your post over the telephone.
She is doing OK...trying to stay stress free!! All of the scabs from her 1st outbreak are finally gone and I think she is worried as to when the next one will be.