Sympathy! I got it from being a dumb teenager, but haven’t had one in over 20. Knew someone whose kids were born with it on the inside of their eyelids. shudder
Comment on Discussion Thread 🌝 Tuesday 8 September 2026
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
So I figured I had HSV1 because mum suffered cold sores since before I was born, I assumed I caught it from birth from her, but never had an outbreak. I don’t remember ever having a cold sore, maybe when I was a kid? So over 20 years ago, maybe 25.
Well, guess who has a cold sore? This sick bitch. It’s on the corner of my mouth so opening it to eat is painful.
Why now though lol like, I’ve been in way more stressful situations than where I am now and it didn’t break out then. Riddle me that, Batman.
(I know I’m whining, and I know many people get cold sores regularly and that sucks arse).
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
inside of their eyelids
I cannot imagine having this in or on or around my eyes nah no way fuck that noise
Partner gets outbreaks occasionally, no rhyme or reason, maybe 1-2 times a year? So we have cold sore cream on hand 🙌 I’ve been off The Pill for a couple of years now (so normal regular periods) and still didn’t get one until this week (I’ve heard periods can trigger them). I just wish it wasn’t on the corner of my mouth, it’s a high movement area and it’s hurts. Doesn’t help that I tried popping it when I thought it was a zit/ingrown hair 💀😬
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 day ago
good ol’ crabman. I often wonder how many people who use that image actually know the origin
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I loved My Name is Earl, I really should watch it again
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
‘Not on my mind’ is how I got a scar popping a zit that was actually chicken pox. Realised seconds later.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I’ve gotten them forever, probably also from my mum. I get them when I’ve had too much salty food - anytime I’ve been to the cinema and eaten popcorn, boom, cold sore. I still do it though!