hey everyone, im 18 and was diagnosed with HSV 2 -- 3 days ago. doctor put me on 10 day valtrex. i feel like its working so slow even with 6 pills in me so far, and my first outbreak is killing me. im VERY uncomfortable and insanely itchy. ive taken baths which help and doctor gave me a cream that helped a bit, but i still am stuck on my couch unable to do anything in my normal life. i feel very lost and alone and im in tears everyday. i really just would like anyone who knows a dependable and honest medicine that i can take to prevent outbreaks from happening. i really just want to be the person that i hear about who goes years without them. i just finished my first year of college and i want to go back knowing i can prevent this from affecting my life so seriously. ive been out of work for days now. Id appreciate your help in any information you can give me with preventing ever having outbreaks. Im praying my first outbreak takes a major turn for the better soon and i can get up and walk around without being in pain and itching.

also, i have had a boyfriend for 5 months who is 21 years old and was tested at 18 and was clean. he is getting tested next week since he now knows about me being diagnosed. i cant help but feel angry that he can go on with his normal life while im stuck on the couch crying in pain and discomfort and emotional stress. i also cant help but think he gave it to me, but he gets mad if i even mention that. but what if he doesnt have it? then i will just worry all the time and feel even worse about myself that i could give it to him. weve said we can see spending our lives together even before i was diagnosed, but i feel like hes staying with me now just because he feels bad for me, i really dont know what to do or what to think. i know nothing about this disease, i cringe at saying the word, and i really need answers, especially about medicine i can take to prevent ever getting outbreaks. my birthday is this coming week, im hoping i can be able to celebrate feeling like my old self. please help :(