Question:
I am very depressed. I dont feel like i can handle the fact that for the rest of my life i have to deal with herpes. I was dignosed with type one through a blood test. I dont know where the disease is whether it oral or vaginal. I feel so contagious. I dont feel like im worhty to be around anyone. I feel contaminated. I dont know whrer this thing came from. I dont recall any bad ob as others on this site can pin point there ob location. I was a very sexual being so far the thought makes me sick. Who would every want me again. I joined a site for herpes dating but i really dont want to pick up any further diseases. I know for someone to except mine i would have to except their disease whether hpv or herpes type 2. I am so afraid of that. I am so confused and have no one to talk to. I am so terrified to catch anything else. Some people feel that type 1 herpes is no so bad but when they find out you have it below the waist then thats something different. So one help me figure this out. I dont want to ever spread this to anyone even if they are willing to take a chance it would just kill me. I fell like rotting meat. Once someone get close enough to smell the stench then they will know my secret.

Answer:
Before you can expect anyone to accept you.... you have to accept you... HSV 1 is so common that most likely anyone you date will have it too... and be thankful you don't have outbreaks... luckily this isn't the end of the world or sex... you will after time become comfortable with yourself....