I’m excited to share a post with you today that’s all about staying confident even when you’re battling a cold sore. When a cold sore strikes I don’t feel or act like myself. With the holiday season approaching I don’t want a cold sore to dampen my spirits or slow me down. That is why I keep Abreva® cream on hand to treat my cold sore at the very first sign. Read below to discover other simple ways you can keep your confidence high this holiday season.
Last January, days before a job interview in front of a panel of five, the inevitable happened. A cold sore popped up. Oh, the irony. It had been years since my last cold sore, and I was totally unprepared. After a couple days my dear husband made a run to the store for some Abreva® cream but I had waited a bit too long. It was certainly in the healing process and beginning to shrink, but it was still there. It was really bringing down my confidence; something I think is incredibly important at a job interview.
I knew good and well that I wouldn’t be hired based on whether or not I had a cold sore, but based on my resume and interview skills. But what if everyone looked at me funny? What if they talked about me after I left? What if I got the job, but everyone only remembered me as The Girl With The Cold Sore? I was embarrassed. My confidence was shot.
But here’s the thing: Confidence is totally self-regulated. No one can make you feel less confident if YOU believe in yourself. It all comes from within. It was entirely up to me.
I had no choice really but to either cancel the interview and give up the job, or go and pretend like the cold sore didn’t even exist. I went, I got the job and I have no idea if anyone talked about it after. But I don’t care anyway. I focused on what was important in that moment, and it certainly was not my cold sore.
That is my advice to you if you’re battling a cold sore this winter: Focus on what is important. Maybe it’s the festive crafts you’re making with your children, or donating some time to a charity – whatever you are doing, do it with the confidence that you deserve to have. Your cold sore will heal soon.
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Liz is a just a mom trying to keep it real about how little she sleeps, how often she gets puked on and how much she loves them. You can find her here every day writing about real-mom moments.
I love Abreva too. I never had the chicken pox as a kid so I had to get the vaccine and only after that is when I started to get cold sores. Abreva is the only thing that works on them. I love that I can feel that tingle on my lip and put some on and it will take care of it before it even shows it’s ugly face.
Who I am is who I am within! Time and circumstances may change my outward appearance, but I love myself so it’s that self-love that drives my confidence!
catch it early at the fist signs
I am one of the lucky people who has never had a cold sore. If I did, I would get Abreva on it right away and conceal it with cosmetics as best I could.
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/540244439990796289
Use Abreva and concealer to stay confident
tweet: https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/540255520842862592
Use concealer to stay confident.
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/540277193256230913
I try to control my stress and catch them early to treat them.
My tip is to use any effective treatments and continue to have a healthy diet so you can look and feel your best.
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/540295707857793024
To stay confident I us Abreva to help me get rid of a cold sore fast! I also use a concealer to hide the cold sore. But I treat it before it gets bad!
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https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/540496497213579264
Hopefully never get one! I’ve never had one before and hope it stays that way. I do like to keep my lips moisturized, especially in the winter!
chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com
I don’t get them, but I have had numerous people tell me that Abreva really helps.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/540581315846762496
Smiling! People never notice the flaws when you smile at them. Happiness makes the world go round.
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
I’m lucky enough to have not had a cold sore yet but in the winter, I always make sure to keep my lips moisturized so they don’t get chapped.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/540961212595728385
I always make sure to have healthy lips!
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I always make sure to not touch my face too much!
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/JJGPiano/status/541101781749874689
I use a humidifier at home to help with the dry air, and to keep my skin moist.
catch / treat it early
At the first sign make sure you use Abreva.
I pay extra attention to my body during extra busy holiday and winter seasons. Make sure to drink a lot of water and get my exercise daily.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/541808153344876546
My tips to staying confident is working out and staying in shape. It keeps me happy.
I posted to my twitter page – https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/541885065882390528
Good for you for bucking up and going to that interview! And congrats on getting the job. Well done!
Back in my teens and early twenties, I used to get cold sores. I remember that breakouts seemed to be connected to stress, and that having a strong immune system was a good way to keep them at bay. My tips for staying confident would be to focus on the important things and know that even if a cold sore develops, there is treatment for it and that it’s not the end of the world.
I tweeted about your blog post and the Abreva promotion:
https://twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/541974659387097088
Thanks!
I haven’t had cold sore but I do get chapped lips. I use Aquaphore for that.
https://twitter.com/618mom23boys/status/541981880552550400
https://twitter.com/channynn/status/542087851974725632
The best way to stay confident is to surround yourself with positive people!
I use Abreva.
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/542133632219877376
I use Abreva and concealer to stay confident
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/542350824564072448
I stay confident through the cold sore season by using abreva.
realize that others dont pay as much attention to your flaws as you do pryfamily5@gmail.com
Stay healthy and drink lots of water.
Use Abreva, concealer and lipstick
I focus on the positives, eat a healthy diet, wear some decent make up and a nice outfit.
I think the key to feeling confident is looking confident so buy a new outfit and use some light makeup and abreeva . truckredford(at)gmail(dot)com
https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/544285763836608513 truckredford(at)gmail(Dot)com
I’m so super glad you’re talking about this and that Abreva is encouraging the conversation. So many people get cold sores, but as soon as we do, we want to stick our heads in the sand as though no one else on the planet has ever been so hideous. :-}
Use concealer, Abreva and hold your head up!
I’ve never had one, but I have had medication induced swelling that gave me the neck of a football player – so I threw on a scarf and moved on 🙂 Life is too short to sweat the small stuff.
MY TIP IS TO REMEMBER EVERYONE GETS EM, SO IT’S NOT A BIG DEAL =)
https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/545268312310300674
I learned that squeezing can make it worse! Aside from that, I stay confident by getting out the Abreva and concealer!
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/545699607444213760
Catch it early with Abreva.
Abreva, a healthy diet & plenty of rest is key!
I luckily don’t get cold sores, but my mom gets them a few times a year. I tell her to just wear a burqa until it’s healed lol
If I do get a cold sore, I use Abreva and also a concealer.
Thanks so much.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/547018829654929408
Thanks again
Use a concealer with a creamy texture, not a liquid. These concealers are usually sold in small jars, tubes, or compacts, and are very concentrated.
https://twitter.com/Attea2d/status/547072892979388416
I don’t remember ever getting a cold sore.
staying calm and a great cover-up
tvollowitz at aol dot com
Treat it, don’t talk about it and wear lipstick.
Thankfully I don’t get them, but If I did I would use Abreva to treat it.
austma7@aol.com
I try to catch the cold sore as soon as it starts tingling and use Abreva on it so that I can cut the time in half.
Taking a bit more time with my make up and hair makes me more confident during a cold sore outbreak.
thank you
I don’t get cold sores, but I would use concealer if I did.
I try to eat healthy,drink plenty of water and do my exercises each day.
I always use chap stick and moisturizer
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/547545431102590976
I medicate and then just pretend it doesn’t exist. Maintain my confidence by ignoring it since there isn’t anything else I can do about it lol 🙂
Tweeted 🙂 – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/547649904555098112
I try get enough sleep–things like this don’t seem as important when you’re well rested. Thank you for the giveaway!
I’ve never had a cold sore, but I would use some concealer to stay confident.
And to avoid them, I drink water and use moisturizer.
My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/547804559595163648
Stay confident by keeping concealer and Abreva on hand.
tweet
https://twitter.com/darrenswife1/status/547883702278422528
just know they can be treated and you will take care of it if you get one
Knock on wood, but I have NEVER had a cold sore.
Load up on zinc!
I am all about preventive care! I moisturize and use Abreva at the first sign of a cold sore.
elizzzzzabeth at yahoo dot com
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/Ladies_Lounge1/status/548613791714660352
elizzzzzabeth at yahoo dot com
Getting enough sleep, exercise and lots of water.
I use or up and take my vitamin c in the winter .
Lots of preventative care, and early recognition of symptoms!
A really good liquid concealer will cover it up and boost your confidence.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/MRSMEIER5627/status/548760987655208960
I stay confident through the holiday season by taking vitamins and eating healthy
i actually use abreva at the first sign of a cold sore…it is amazing stuff!!
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/548873431920308226
I take vitamins and if I do get a cold sore Abreva is my go to…it works well and fast.
Honestly I use Abreva at the first sign of a cold sore and it works great for me!
I have to keep lip balm on when it is cold and/or windy otherwise I am sure to get a cold sore. Treating them fast is so important! When I get one, I try not to wear red or pink, those colors seem to make my lip look worse by bringing out the redness! No amount of concealer or lip gloss camouflages it so I try to look my best and not worry about it!
Link to tweet:
https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/548973832367636481
Thank you!
I use ice to reduce the swelling.
I always have lip balm on hand.
Get outdoors, take a brisk walk, stay busy, don’t dwell on a cold sore. Medicate, conceal it and relax. It won’t last forever.
I’d would try to conceal the sore as much as possible and medicate.
I stay confident by taking more vitamin c and zinc to support my immune system.
https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/549234392552718337
I use lip balm, concealer and I treat asap!
Good advice for life: Stay confident. thank you for this blog post.
tweeted https://twitter.com/klynn6161/status/549325835388596224
As soon as I feel that tingling sensation I know a cold sore is coming on. When I use Abreva right away it starts the healing immediately. Sometimes the cold sore never fully erupts, but I have to remember to use it immediately. If I wait, I’ll have a mountainous eruption.
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/549342418097946626
I stay confident through cold sore season knowing that Abreva is available if I need it.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/Janetfaye/status/549362243977367552
I get them on my nose..hurts. If you catch it at first signs it doesn’t get bad.
https://mobile.twitter.com/shiebs24b/status/549401677087145984
Stay hydrated, lip balm often, get rest and low stress.
I always moisturize and keep my lips protected with lip balm.
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/549423424318496770
Realize that people aren’t noticing it as much as you are.
I use concealer and SPF lip balm to try to prevent the sores to begin with
The fastest healing treatment for cold sores is a simple white paste toothpaste. Cover the cold sore with the toothpaste over night. A dentist told me this trick and it really works.
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/549492287135547392
Staying well hydrated and keeping my lips moisturized seems to help.
I try to stay cold sore confident by using Abreva when I feel the first tingle on my lip but if I miss it i use it as soon as possible and use a concealer to cover it up til it is gone!
I tweeted https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/549637674953617408
have a healthy diet
It is nice to know that treatments like Abreva are available. I am lucky and rarely have them, but my daughter uses it all the time.
Treat as soon as possible and cover with makeup if possible
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/549712759684755456
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
I put wilted lettuce over my cold sore.
I’ve never had a cold sore. But I’d say to stay confident wear a cute pair of earring so people notice them instead of your cold sore!
I always take my cold fighting vitamins to keep these away! Vitamin C and my Multi Vites!
i got cold sore a couple time a year but daily vitamin help with that
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/549814960243875840
i use abreva to stay confident during cold sore season
I’m fortunate to have never had problems with cold sores, but if I did I would definitely try Abreva. Meanwhile I’m a huge fan of Blistex original to keep my lips moisturized.
Try and not touch the face treat as soon as it starts
https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/549971715796004864
My husband gets them all the time from the long hours and stress of work. Don’t kiss him when he has one.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rosannepm/status/550015423471951872
I try and keep my lips hydrated and I use vitamin C, If I feel that I am getting a cold sore i treat it asap with Abreva
Tweet
https://twitter.com/MelissaShirley2/status/550027671305199618
Use lots of lip balm, drink lots of water, and do something relaxing to avoid stressing out.
tweet https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/550044001676435456
I stay confident with eating healthy and good concealer.
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/550048041156485122
I try to stay hydrated and that includes my lips. I use lots of Chapstick, and Abreva if I feel the tingle of a cold sore coming on.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/550057162580697088
Lots of water to stay hydrated, and a bit of make up to make yourself feel as if it’s not as noticeable.
I stay hydrated and have Abreva on hand in advance in case a cold sore shows up. It is best to start treating as soon as possible.
Tweeted at https://twitter.com/tsmith61008/status/550083481217552384
don’t let it bother me
just treat it with abreva then forget about it and be yourself
i just dont worry about it and use abreva at the first sign of a cold sore.
I try to stay hydrated and get lots of vitamin c.
Using lip balm along with keeping my skin and face moisturized
I’ve never had a cold sore but if I did I would definitely grab some Abreva ASAP!
I simply ignore it when I am out and about in public, if I act self conscious, I draw attention to myself.
don’t stress about it or be self conscious – if a cold sore comes up just use abreva and it will be gone before you know it
I tweeted https://twitter.com/2BeFitBy50/status/550126148345405440
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/550126905975132160
Lotion lots and lots of lotion! My skin gets so dry during the winter
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/ClairFreebie/status/550146822761897985
Keep everything moisturized and try not to stress!
I Tweeted! =)
https://twitter.com/lilahshea/status/550151064981618691
Stay hydrated and treat cold sores as soon as you notice one coming on.
Always wear clothes that are not only flattering but comfortable – you never know what you’ll end up doing and if you have to dig your car out of a snowy ditch, having stillettos one won’t help!
I stay hydrated, use lots of lip bslm snd treat any cold sores.
I stay hydrated and use lip balm. I buy otc medicine if needed.
i keep my meds in my pocket for easy reach
I use Abreva to heal cold sores quickly! tracietrump40@gmail.com
I tweeted as @tmt121172 on 12/31/14
Use concealer to stay confident.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/550363658040406017
I stay confident by smiling and trying to emphasize something else like my eyes.
My mom swears by borax treatments. I have no idea what she means, as I don’t have them. But she uses borax in some way and it helps them heal faster and not look so bad during the healing. That has to help your confidence, right?
I stay confident through cold sore season by knowing that I’m healthy,
I take vitamins daily and rarely get sick but if I should get a cold sore I know there
is Abreva to save the day!
kacor7@hotmail.com
I love to wear pretty sweaters.Thank you
I stay hydrated and use lots of lotion for my dry skin!
Tweet: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/550392023774404608
Abreva and accessory makes the confident
https://twitter.com/momsfocus/status/550432960885690368
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/550463052982657027
I try to stay confident by relaxing and not let it stress me too much. 🙂
I read your article and it had done nothing for me to keep my confidence up. There are no tips, but just one general advice ‘ don’t worry and try not to think of it”. That is some BS advice that anyone can give. you suck
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Slap some lipstick on it and keep walkin hun
Abreva never worked for me. Once I started taking: L-lysine, olive leaf and applying lysine ointment (at the first tingle), I never had another outbreak that became noticeable.
The appears to be strong research that supports this. otccoldsoreremedies.com
V/r,
Steve
Thank you for sharing this insightful post with us. It was very helpful and effective. It really helped me to boost up my confidence. Please keep sharing..!!
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Thank you so much for this article. I was traveling to New York, and my first day their I got a cold sore. I felt like crap and my confidence went down a lot. Reading this article makes me realize I don’t have to let the cold sore get the best of me!!