My Herpes Story | Overcoming the shame of genital herpes.

"You ruined your life with this man you dont even love,".... I felt that so deep in my soul.

With ALL the people who have it, I can’t believe it’s not talked about more - thanks for sharing, it actually means a lot to many of us

Thank you for opening up so much!! ❤

Its a not an easy subject to speak about. but really appreciate this lady s honesty ❤

And I’m here for anyone and everyone going through this. *hugs

I appreciate so much honesty of a topic that should be discussed more often. It is extremely common and manageable. So many situations get so much better when we mentally decide things are ok.

Don't know why I never thought to check out a channel like this. Truly help me . Thank you 🙏

I have never had hsv outbreaks below the belt. Thank heavens for that but have been getting outbreaks on the mouth since I was a kid. I didn’t get it through sexual contact so I didn’t have any ‘fun’ contracting it. I have had some real bad outbreaks in the 90’s and for a while after but now in my 40’s I hardly ever get an outbreak. A week or so ago I felt the hot spot sensation which is a precursor to an out break near or on my lip. What did I do? I had this beeswax lip balm which has additional vitamin E and peppermint and I covered my lips with it. You are not gonna believe this but the hot sensation went away and there was no followup outbreak! It was lovely. Anyhow for those who suffer from HSV cut back on foods that are high in arginine and indulge in foods that are high in lysine and high in zinc. Drink green tea unsweetened regularly. A bit of honey is good because honey has a good amount of nutrients. Exercise and no smoking goes a LONG way to keeping this virus dormant. It sleeps in the nerve ganglia at the base of the spine and starts synthesizing particles when the immune system gets weak. Not enough sleep will trigger it every time

Im watching this with tears streaming down my face, Im 24 and just got the news today that I tested positive for herpes..I feel like an absolute failure and like the one thing Ive always enjoyed and taken pride in (my sexuality and sex life) has now been ripped away from me and my life. I know deep down that Ill be okay and I can lead a normal healthy life, but..I just feel unloveable, guilty and betrayed too..I just got out of a 4 yr relationship and Im still mourning that relationship, and the minute I decide to get back out there, turns out the guy Im intimate with gave it to me. He didnt tell me he had it and he looked perfectly clean and fine downstairs..Im now getting suicidal thoughts after not having them for years..I know I might feel way better/differently in a month or so but its just how I feel rn. Thank you for this video, I needed to hear this

i'm still so happy i came across your page. you and the other followers have made my life so much better.

Your story mimics mine. My partner at the time wanted her best friend to join in on our... sessions. I wasn't told that she had the hsv2 found out two weeks ago. I haven't had an outbreak for 10 years but it felt the same as you said. I'm going to be alone. I'm never gonna have a family or a lover. Now I haven't had a partner but I now know that I'm not in this alone. It's very nice to hear.

This is extremely brave. I have a family member with genital herpes and they are extraordinarily sensitive about it, as you can imagine.

I just found out I’ve been diagnosed and it’s honestly hard to process and accept and it was because of a cold sore that I thought was gone, a complete accident but that accident feels like it’s changing my life, but knowing that there is a community out there that can relate to the shame regarding this issue really brings so much peace and I hope and pray that I can get though this along with others facing this issue. Thank you for sharing ❤️

This is how i felt when first infected by this virus, i thought my life ends. Thanks for this kind of video. 👍👍👍👍👍

Thank you for sharing!! I have a daughter that got the breath out of her the same way! Thank you so much for sharing !! I’m sending this to her, I’m sure it will help. It also helps me to as her dad to hear all you have shared. Again , Thank you much!!!

I can't thank you enough for being an exceptional doctor and an incredible human being! Your dedication to your patients, your kindness, and your compassion are qualities that make you truly special. You have a gift for making everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. Your expertise and knowledge are impressive, but it's your empathy and understanding that set you apart. We appreciate the long hours you work, the extra miles you go, and the love and care you bring to your work every day. You are a true champion in the medical field, and we feel lucky to have you on our side. Thank you for being an inspiration, a role model, and a shining example of what it means to be an outstanding doctor and an amazing person. We celebrate you, Dr Obaz, and we're so grateful to have you in our lives

Hi Bex - Today I tested positive for HSV after having a horrible outbreak, and feel the same way you described in your interview. Listening to you share your overcome experience gave me the glim of hope I needed to hear. I am glad that there is people like you out there who just want to help other people who are struggling with the same issues. Your words gave me the courage I needed to hear today to know that it’s ok. I can still be myself and enjoy my life the way I am supposed to. Thank you doctors beck for talking about these issues. Your video was just what I needed to hear today— and I am sure that it was god who redirected me to listen to you both because you had the right words to talk to me today.

I lived in silence for 20+ years. Once I started talking about it openly, and just recently in the last year, my shame and low self esteem around it started shifting drastically. To anyone recently diagnosed, BE GRATEUL that its happened at this point in time. 20+ years ago we did not have extensive online community support like this (only some basic message boards with limited info), nor access to a variety of info for natural health and wellness practices to keep it suppressed and manageable, or many people talking openly and working to destigmatize having it. There is more awareness and acceptance now that you can live a normal life and have healthy safe relationships. I only wish I had this 20+ years ago, my life would be so different now. Bek, I relate sooo much to your story. I have had all the same feelings and struggles with this. <3

I have HSV 1 so I completely understand you as a black man it's so sad not being able to feel normal I feel like women won't like me

Are you in perth wow I live there too. That gives me so much more hope to see that it's sort of more common than I thought out there thankyou for your story. Inspiring