You may find it strange to think that the cure for cold sore should be found within you. This sounds incredible but it is real. Cold sores, once in the body, cannot be cured. You only have to prevent them from being agitated. Some of the major causes of cold sores are stress, worry, anxiety and once you are plagued with cold sores, stress, worry and anxiety on how to get rid of the begin cropping into your mind. Are you aware that continuity of these actions further worsens your plight? The herpes virus becomes more agitated and further itches, inflammations or swellings appear. It will do you some good if you calm yourself and visit a doctor