I'm 18 and was recently diagnosed with Gential Herpes. I don't even know how I got it cause I don't even have a partner. I'm confused on what to do. I can't tell my parents about this either. If you can help would you please e-mail me. It would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! :wave:

First, let me say that we all know how it feels to get this diagnosis, and we are all sorry for what you're going through. You're not alone. And if you do have this, let me assure you that after a while you know how to deal with it, and you can have a normal life and a good sex life, marriage, and family. I do, and many of us do!

How were you diagnosed? That's the first question. Is there any possibility of a mistake?

If you do have it, it doesn't really matter--in practical terms--how you got it, though it seems pretty confusing. Have you ever had any kinds of sexual relations? Someone with a cold sore can pass herpes to you genitally through oral sex. It's also a possibility, though a slight one, that someone could give it to you by touching him/herself (sorry, I don't know what gender you are!) down there, and then touching you right after. And there's another slight possibility that you could transmit it from your mouth, if you get cold sores, to your genital area--for instance, some people use saliva as lubrication when masturbating. But I'm not saying this is what happened--these are just ideas.

If you will read lots of threads on this board, you will find many ideas for how to minimize outbreaks, from medication to natural herbs to acupuncture. Many people have had success with Lysine and garlic, for instance. Just do your research and ask questions.

Again, I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. I didn't get this as a teen, but I was also unable to tell my parents many things; still, you don't have to go through it without good advice. Luck and Peace.

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I know what you are going through as we all do. I was diagnosed about two weeks ago with genital herpes and I am only 19. I told my parents and it was much easier then I thought. I have never had sex so I am not sure how I conceived this also but you will be able to figure this out. I am still trying to deal with this. It was especially hard during my first outbreak because it was so painful it made me so depressed, but once that went away I was able to think and evaluate this new situation. Do your research. This board has been very helpful on what works for people and I now know some things to try the next outbreak I have, but make sure you know what you are dealing with. Read up on it and the more informed you are the more confident you will feel on how to deal with this new situation. Everything is going to be ok...... I hope that my situation helps you any because I know what you are feeling right now cause I am feeling the same way.....but it will be ok!!!!!
Cassie :bouncing:

Thanks you guys so much!! I really don't know how to tell my parents! It was hard enough to tell then I am not a virgin a few months ago and now to tell them I have gential herpes and I am pretty sure how I got it now. I think I am giong to wait until my moment is right. but until than it is hard for me to get medicine and everything without them knowing. I was diagnosed through a family planning ARNP. I really don't think this is a mistake. I have all the symptoms and this is my first outbreak. It is bad! I am so depressed and it hurts to do almost anything. I am on ACYCLOVIR for the next three months and after that I don't know where I am going to go. Where do you get this Lysine cream and what exactly is this Garlic stuff? lol I am really clueless. I didn't think I was going to end up with GH 2 weeks before graduation. If you guys good keep helping me it would be the best ever. Thanks So Much!

so young--I misunderstood--thought you hadn't had sex. The info on the garlic is in a thread called "garlic oil" which is probably on page 2 or3 by now.