I got herpes about a year ago, the stress of it in the beginning was horrible, but there after you really come to terms with it and realize that it is not the worst thing on earth that can happen to you.
I got quite involved with the herpes online community and even started an online herpes dating website, on this site there is also referenced to support groups and events that take place. The site is 100 percent free, so feel free to come and have a look. herpesmate.com it does make it easier to be able to chat with people in the same situation as you.