I don't think I have like a disorder now BUT around the time that I got EC I was like obsessed with my lips. I was afraid of getting herpes for some reason and would constanly be checking my self in the mirror. I read an article that said that people who are pre occupied with their lips may develope EC and BINGO that's how I got my EC.

The condition started during a time of severe acute anxiety and chronic depression. And following what Ronin said, I tested positive for herpes at that time and became obsessive and severely depressed.

Later the test results became "inconclusive," and I discovered both my parents have herpes so I likely have it in my ganglia even though I never get cold sores. At a later HIV test (negative), I asked the doctor and he said this was definitely NOT herpes. The oral pathologist said it was not contagious, and nobody I have kissed since has gotten it (on the contrary, two claimed to have seasonal cases of it as far back as they could remember, and haven't said anything about it becoming chronic for them since)

I have never sought a psychiatrist because I am generally against the whole establishment, and because I have supportive friends and family to talk to about my issues. But I might try anti-depressants in a couple years if all else fails. That and surgery are the last resorts. I think I would spend the money to move to Asia and get decent affordable healthcare before then :)

Peace,
C.S.

I had anxiety about not being able to control what my lips do in public. It has even prevented me from doing some things in life that I wanted to do. Now, I can finally go after any dreams without reservation.

I have been on other forums for other health conditions, and people have always been supportive. I have never been harassed like I have on this forum for having a cure. I know others are, but not as much as I have been by someone. I think that is odd so I do not know if that type of behavior has anything to do with EC. It is more of an isolated incident I think. But I do not want this person to do this to others when I am no longer here. People come here for support, not to be harassed.