Coping with Herpes Outbreaks: Self-Esteem and Self-Care
Have you ever felt your self-esteem tank when you feel an outbreak coming on? It doesn’t have to be that way, but it’s hard to think otherwise in a culture that labels people with herpes as “others.”
When most people think, “herpes” or “outbreak” they think a life of limits and rejection when it comes to dating. Here is your reminder that your outbreak isn’t a punishment. It’s not an excuse for self-inflicted shame. It is a reminder to rest, to care for yourself the best way you can and know how in the present. It’s a message to speak to your body with affection and kindness. How do you speak to your body in these moments?