So, flashback to nine years ago. I was a college student, preparing for finals, preparing for the holidays, and preparing for my wedding. We got married on December 17th, 2005. The months leading up to that date were just crazy. Weddings are stressful events for anyone, but when you’re a college student that stress multiplies.
The weekend before Thanksgiving I started getting sick, and as lousy as it was to feel cruddy I suffered the most from a cold sore. I think it was the stress plus a fever that brought that miserable thing out. Right on the inside of my top lip, that miserable beast reminded me of its existence any time I talked, ate, or breathed.
I was freaked out that it would ruin my wedding. I didn’t want our first kiss as man and wife to be executed in pain.
The word “execute” is probably not quite right when talking about a kiss, is it? Well, that’s the kind of word that comes to mind when you have to kiss through a cold sore.
Yuck.
There was also a Thanksgiving feast right around the corner. Thanksgiving is probably the absolute worst time of the year to have a cold sore. You can’t glut yourself on stuffing and gravy with an open wound on your mouth.
The good news is the cold sore didn’t ruin my feast or my first married kiss. I knocked that bad boy out with some Abreva® cream. Thank God for Abreva® cream. I found this magical cream tucked away in an aisle at the drugstore. I was so excited to find something for my cold sore that I didn’t even get distracted by the makeup aisle. That’s a big deal, folks.
Anyways, with the holidays right around the corner folks are starting to get sick. I’ve already had my three-week bout with bronchitis, so I’m hoping that was enough of a sacrifice to the flu gods. You might find yourself waking up to a beast on the inside or outside of your mouth. It will threaten to ruin everything from your feast to your Christmas sweater. This is when it would be a good time to grab some Abreva® cream.
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My daughter and I get them and there is one thing we rely on: Abreva!
I am all about preventive care using multiple techniques! I moisturize and use Abreva at the first sign of a cold sore. Also, makeup is a must, specifically foundation!!
Tweet: https://twitter.com/femalebiker21/status/549781577626972160
Keep your skin hydrated with facial moisturizer and your lips protected with lip balm!
I make sure to stay hydrated and use lots of lotion.
Dealing with stress through yoga, mediation, juicing helps me avoid them
use abreva and use a concealer, especially in your case!
I focus on the positives, eat a healthy diet, wear some decent make up and a nice outfit.
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!
My tip is to use Abreva and some concealer to stay confident
I stay confident by taking more vitamin c and zinc to support my immune system.
Keep confident with concealer and Abreva.
Drink lots of water to stay hydrated, and wear some makeup to feel as if it’s not as noticeable.
The best way to stay confident is to surround yourself with positive people! In all seasons!
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I stay confident with eating healthy and good concealer.
i always use abreva at the first sign of a cold sore. it works wonders!
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Realize that people aren’t noticing it as much as you are.
I use a concealer with a creamey texture rather than a liquid because it covers and stays better.
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/542353575825768448
I tweeted as @tmt121172 on 12/31/14
I don’t remember ever getting a cold sore.
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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.
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i have used Abreva in the past
I learned that squeezing can make it worse! Aside from that, I stay confident by getting out the Abreva and concealer!
Abreva and accessory makes the confident
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/541810077154287616
Lots of preventative care, and early recognition of symptoms!
Stay healthy and drink lots of water.
Drink lots of water, wear red lipstick and smile! ????
https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/545270472544243712
Use some type of concealer.
I haven’t had cold sore but I do get chapped lips. I use Aquaphore for that.
I always have lip balm on hand.
My tip for staying confident through cold sore season is to get plenty of exercise.
Taking vitamin C and keeping my lips hydrated with chap stick, I if course use Abreva if I get a cold sore,
I use make-up, moisturize daily and drink lots of water daily
Keep Abreva on hand in case you get a cold sore so that you can start treating it right away. Stay hydrated and it wouldn’t hurt to take come Vitamin C.
catch it early at the fist signs
I take vitamins and try to stay healthy
i say treat it cover it forget it and be awesome as usual
I stay confident by making sure I smile and have a positive look on life. Thank you
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Drink lots of water and use concealer!
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I always take my cold fighting vitamins to keep these away! Vitamin C and my Multi Vites!
I try to prevent them by using a lot of SPF lip balm. Then I use Abreva and concealer to stay confident.
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I keep a supply of abreva around
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Use concealer to stay confident.
if you get a cold sore, don’t stress about it – just use abreva and it will be gone before you know it
I’d would try to conceal the sore as much as possible and medicate.
Thankfully I don’t get them, but If I did I would use Abreva to treat it.
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Use Abreva, concealer and hold your head up!
We always have Abreva on hand for when these annoying cold sores appear!
To stay confident through Cold Sore season I use Abreva which really works and put on a good concealer!
I don’t get cold sores, but I would use concealer if I did.
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/548870125445607424
i posted a tweet here:
don’t let it bother me
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/549450213664890880
https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/549976038495621120
i keep my meds in my pocket for easy reach
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My tip is to keep Abreva on hand just in case you feel a cold sore coming on so you can treat it immediately.
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I rarely get cold sores but I stay confident by regularly taking care of my face.
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.
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Cold sores are such a lose-lose situation! Abreva really does help make the agony much shorter though! Maybe just wear excessive lipstick/lipliner. Clown lips are totally in xo
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I don’t have cold sores. But my mom does have them. She says LOTS of concealer! LOL
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I try and avoid touching my face and I use abreva as soon as it starts
I try to relax and not let it stress me too much. ????
A really good liquid concealer will cover it up and boost your confidence.
Use lip balm, concealer and treat asap!
A cold sore tends to make me feel self conscious so I treat it right away with Abreva.
Heals much faster – thank you.
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I put wilted lettuce over my cold sore.
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I destress as much as possible. Thank you for the giveaway!
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Wear your favorite clothes that are flattering and comfortable until it heals!
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Knock on wood, but I have NEVER had a cold sore.
I’VE LEARNED A LITTLE BIT OF MAKEUP DOES WONDERS FOR CONFIDENCE
I stay confident through the holiday season by taking vitamins and eating healthy
My tip for staying confident through cold sore season is to eat healthy and try to avoid getting colds.
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Thank you!
I tweeted–https://mobile.twitter.com/DonnaJacoby2014/status/547952789335195648.
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 ????
A crap ton of abreva and a healthy diet! Also, don’t touch your face during the day…. Ever!
If I get a cold sore, I use Abreva and a concealer.
Thanks so much.
My best tips are to wear your favorite lipstick, use concealer, and smile a lot. Don’t let a cold sore change your attitude or personality or confidence. You are worth so much more than your looks.
Abreva, healthy diet & plenty of rest is key!
If I can get Abreva on it when it just starts to turn a tad red and tingly I can be over it very quickly. So to help with my confidence I take Abreva in my purse. Otherwise, if I wait even 5 hours it’s a 7 day ordeal. I like your post, I’m glad I’m not the only one dealing with this. I don’t see too many other people having or talking about it.
to stay confident during cold sore season just know they can be treated and if you get one you’ll take care of it
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staying calm and a great cover-up
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If you need to, keep some concealer handy while you are making sure to treat the cold sore with abreva. ???? Oh and keep smiling!
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I try to stay well-hydrated, get plenty of sleep, and make sure my lips stay moisturized.
I take plenty of vitamin c
I try to stay hydrated and get lots of vitamin c.
Use a concealer to stay confident
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!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/Ladies_Lounge1/status/548620560079409152
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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
i just dont worry about it and use abreva at the first sign of a cold sore.
i stay confident with a healthy lifestyle
I use a humidifier at home to help with the dry air, and to keep my skin moist. I also use a concealer if necessary!
Getting enough sleep, exercise and lots of water.
I try to eat healthy, drink plenty of water and keep up with my exercises
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.
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I make time for daily exercise and remind myself to drink a lot of water to prevent core sores, still, when it hits, I d get the treatment asap.
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Keep Abreva on hand and be very careful to not contaminate any lipstick or concealer I use to hide the sore.
Thankfully I don’t get them, but I have heard that Abreva really does help them go away faster.
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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.
I eat healthy,get plenty of exercise and drink lots of water
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.
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I use Abreva to relieve my cold sores!
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.
Use concealer to stay confident.
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My best tip would be to forget it and just enjoy life!
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Stay hydrated and treat cold sores as soon as you notice one coming on.
I stay confident by using Abreva and a concealer
Stress brings on my cold sores so as soon as I start to feel the slightest tingling sensation I bring out the Abreva. If I catch it soon enough it sometimes doesn’t even erupt but it’s always a mild eruption compared to the ones I got before I found Abreva.
As far as confidence goes, I just pretend the cold sore isn’t there. No one else seems to notice it.
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/lilahshea/status/550159186177179648
I try to control my stress when I feel one and catch it early.
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Thanks again
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I stay confident through the winter cold sore season by using abreva.
keep hands washed and stay away from germs!
Try to stay healthy, get a flu shot.
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I tweeted!
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I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/550049808770011136
Smiling! People never notice the flaws when you smile at them. Happiness makes the world go round.
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My tips are using a awesome concealer, keeping the area hydrated with a great lip balm, and use Abreva.
https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/549233589997416450
Treat it, don’t talk about it and wear lipstick.
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!
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Do something relaxing and apply Abreva as soon as possible.
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I stay hydrated and use lip balm. I buy otc medicine if needed.
My tip is to use concealer and Abreva and carry on.
Conceal, conceal, conceal! And distract by wearing a fun scarf!
I have to keep lip balm on when it is cold and/or windy otherwise I am sure to get a cold sore. 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 works to hide it for me. Treating them as quickly as possible is my best bet!
I use Abreva and try to relax
realize that others dont pay as much attention to your flaws as you do [email protected]
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I stay confident by treating them as soon as I feel one coming on so that it heals quicker. I use Abreva as soon as I feel the tingle letting me know that one is coming. I also try to get rest because the only time I get them is when I’m feeling run down. Thank you!
To treat the cold sore immediately and cover with makeup
Get outdoors, stay busy with various activities, don’t dwell on a cold sore. Medicate (or/and) conceal it and relax. It won’t last forever!
I have learned the hard way to keep Abreva on hand at all times and at the 1st tingle of a cold sore forming I apply it and boom no more worries its gone before it gets awful! Awesome stuff!
I stay confident by staying hydrated and using lots of lip gloss. I keep Abreva on hand to treat any cold dores.
My tip is to use any effective treatments and continue to have a healthy diet so you can look and feel your best.
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Stay hydrated, lip balm often, get rest and low stress.