But what really helps her is having solace to all those who read this blog. Sharing her experiences with all of you has such a positive impact in her life and outlook on HH. Before this blog, she was afraid of letting anybody know about her condition. But after writing a couple of entries, she became braver and more inspired.
Caryn once gave me hand lotion that stayed wet for about 5 minutes. In the beginning of our relationship, Caryn kept asking me if her hands grossed me out.
All I would have to do is hold her hand tighter to show that spending time with her was more important than her hands. Besides, who else could laugh with me when I sweat profusely while eating chicken wings?
This honestly is the post I needed to read! I also recently have told my closest friends and family and the support is just amazing! And I now feel like I can finally start living my life after 30 years and not want to hide under a rock. My finance is also very supportive of my condition and we are getting married November 8th which I never thought would happen! Thanks again for the inspiration.
I just want to thank my finance for excepting HH! Hi Stina- Thanks for your comment!
Congratulations on your engagement and also for recently telling your friends and family about HH! This brings me to tears.
I have dealt with HH all my life since I was a child. It never gets easy. There are days that are easier than others. It amazes me how lucky and fortunate you are to meet such an amazing man that truly accepts you and your HH. I have always had a hard time dating and holding hands. The thing that kills me the most are job interviews. I mean the sweat drips like a open faucet. I get so nervous and that makes it so much worse.
It makes me so self conscious when meeting new people. Thank you for your comment. I completely understand the anxiety of meeting new people job interviews especially! I am the same way. Hyperhidrosis really dealt us a tricky hand to play in life. Some people may not even care when your hands start to get wet. For me, it makes it worse so I like to let go for a few minutes and get dry again.
Do not avoid dating because of your hyperhidrosis. Actively seek treatment for hyperhidrosis , and in the meantime, ask for what you need when you date someone. Go up to the mountains, down to the beach at dusk, up to the lake to watch the sun rise or set, or look for windy days when you know the air flow will be good. Dating is possible with hyperhidrosis. Or, they will care about you, and by default care about your condition enough, that they will think of ways to help you cope with it. They will blast the AC and cool the car down before they let you get in.
They will run the AC in their house when you are there, or turn on the ceiling fan, or let you sit next to the open window in the room since the breeze is blowing. They will carry your dinner plate through the buffet line at a wedding reception and pile the food on for you because lines, and handling utensils before and after other people, are a trigger for you.
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