Why I stopped chasing a cure and started counting

Question

For years I looked for the thing that would make cold sores go away for good. What actually changed my life was boring: I started counting outbreaks per year and treated it like a number to bring down. Once you measure it, prevention gets motivating fast. How many did you have last year, and what is your goal this year?

BraveSummit14 · Answer

I get maybe two a year now, down from about six. Prevention genuinely works.

BraveFox28 · Answer

The tingle warning is real. If I catch it early enough I can usually keep it small.

AlpineCedar87 · Answer

Do you reapply after eating and drinking? That is where I always seem to forget.

ClearBirch99 · Answer

Stress is my number one trigger by far. Busy weeks and then it appears.

SteadyLark20 · Answer

Down to about two a year now, prevention genuinely works.

AmberMarmot93 · Answer

Protecting my lips before skiing changed everything for me.

Why I stopped chasing a cure and started counting

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