o Get a prescription - new research shows that the use of prescription medications can not only radically reduce recurring outbreaks but help prevent or reduce transmission to partners.
o Many individuals with herpes report outbreaks during high-stress periods - the type of stress that triggers intense emotions. Make an effort to reduce the stress in your life - what can be eliminated entirely? What are your high priorities? You may need to reduce the number of activities you are involved with or terminate stressful relationships, reduce debt or seek counseling in order to improve your life.
o Different people have different outbreak triggers - some have increased outbreaks due to too much alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, or even nuts. Try keeping a daily food journal to see if you can make a correlation between your outbreaks and possible food triggers.
o Broken blisters need to be cleaned with soap and water regularly to kill the active viral fluid that may be seeping from the lesions.
o Eat a well-balanced diet rich with protein, iron, and fiber. Take vitamin supplements to supplement nutrients that you're lacking from your daily diet. Amino acids and lysine have been show to help symptoms, either in pill or cream form.
o Seek support from who know exactly how you feel - others with herpes. There are a myriad of online communities or support groups you can find. There's even herpes dating [http://www.sunshinedates.com/] sites so you can socialize within the herpes community. Simply making a friend who can empathize can make the experience a lot easier to deal with.
o If you have an outbreak or are experiencing the symptoms associated with an outbreak, refrain from sexual intercourse or relations to prevent it from spreading to your partner.
