Whether you've just been diagnosed with the genital herpes simplex virus, or you've been dealing with a herpes infection for some time now, knowing some ways of dealing with the virus can be very helpful in controlling outbreaks and increasing healing time.
By taking a few steps beyond your usual prescription antiviral treatment, you can help increase the time an outbreak takes to heal, and make the outbreaks occur less frequently.
Unfortunately some side effects of herpes that are rarely discussed includes depression, anxiety and a loss of self worth.
Every herpes sufferer has struggled with these feelings.
When you can lessen the amount and severity of your outbreaks caused by the virus, you gain a measure of control back over your life, and you'll see your confidence and outlook on life improve dramatically.
Natural supplements can be a huge help in curbing the amount and longevity of herpes outbreaks.
Try taking lysine, zinc and vitamin C supplements daily.
These supplements are known virus fighters, and many people have had great success in reducing outbreaks with these three immune boosters.
Stress is another major trigger for outbreak severity and frequency, so try to eliminate as much stress as possible from your life, and you'll be taking a large step toward controlling the genital herpes simplex virus.
This can mean re-evaluating your lifestyle, home life, and work or career options, but you'll find if you have the courage to make these changes, your dealings with herpes will become much easier.
The other very important step towards controlling herpes is a healthy lifestyle.
Eating a balanced diet, getting exercise daily and getting enough sleep every night can mean for many sufferers the difference between several outbreaks a year or only one or two isolated outbreaks.
If you can manage some or all of the above, you're well on your way getting a measure of control over the genital herpes simplex virus.