For many people genital herpes becomes a minor annoyance that they are able to work around. This is not to say that finding out you have herpes is not distressing. It may take a while to adjust to knowing that you have herpes and the limitations it seems to place on your sex life. Also, people who experience frequent recurrences of genital herpes can feel frustrated and distressed. Talking to a health professional who is trained in sexual health and discussing treatment options is worthwhile.
People also find talking to a counsellor helpful.
They may be at risk of getting herpes and passing it on to other sexual partners. It is natural to feel anxious or embarrassed about telling others. However, if you are well informed and have a positive attitude, partners are likely to respond well and respect you for telling them. There is no cure for herpes, however it is manageable. Treatment helps reduce the pain, severity and duration of outbreaks and taken long term, will help control outbreaks.