So today, I went to the university clinic (I don't have a health care provider out here). I went to see her because this is the second time I have gotten a cold sore. Obviously, the provider told me I have Herpes Simplex Virus 1 - oral herpes. I was prescribed some pills and I'm totally fine with it.
PIBNV asked me what the doctor said. I didn't want to tell him that I have HSV1, because that sounds bad. I had no choice to. He couldn't grasp the thought that I'm never going to get rid of it and that I have it forever. He kept asking me if there was anything I could do to completely get rid of it, but I told him no and that I have it forever. This whole day, he has been worrying and stressed over it. I keep telling him that it's completely common. A lot of adults have HSV1. I keep telling him not to worry about it, but all he does is worry and stress. I understand that it's hard to take in, but I want him to stop. I don't want this simple thing to bother him.
How do I tell him to stop worrying? Please help me...
