So I'm in the middle of so much drama, Stress, anxiety and just general chaos in my life right now, I don't know which way to turn.  Obviously it was inevitable that an Outbreak would creep in to drag me down just a little bit further.

It really shouldn't.

After all I've had countless outbreaks over the years.  What difference should one more make anyway?

But honestly, even after all these years of having Genital Herpes, when an outbreak occurs, it still has an effect on me.

Sure it's painful and uncomfortable, but I'm talking about the emotional impact that nasty virus has on me.

I think it's because it always strikes when I'm down.  Or stressed.  You know, kick a girl when she's down kind of thing.

Now I'm not trying to be discouraging, because the purpose of my words here is to do the opposite.  But the reality is that an outbreak does take an emotional toll.

The lesson?

Stay a step ahead.  Take care of yourself.  Keep that immune system strong.  Practice stress reducing tactics and take care of your body to prevent outbreaks.

I should practice what I preach..........