does genital herpes go away - #26464
I am really worried about something that's been bothering me for a while now. A few months ago, I suddenly started having these weird symptoms, and after a trip to the doctor, I found out that I have genital herpes. At first, I didn't even know what it was, and I felt super overwhelmed, you know? I tried reading up on it, but I keep getting stuck on one main question — does genital herpes go away? I’ve read that it can sometimes stay dormant, but then I keep thinking like, will it just vanish or is it always gonna be there lurking? The outbreaks aren't that frequent, but whenever I feel one coming, like some tingling or itching, I get anxious and just can’t stop thinking about it. I’m also kinda curious if the treatments actually help in making it go away or if they only help manage the symptoms. My friends keep telling me it'll be fine and not to stress too much, but I just can’t shake off those worries. I guess I'm looking for some clarity here. Does genital herpes go away ultimately, or is this something I'm gonna have to deal with forever? Would love to hear any personal stories or info that could help me out!
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