Hyperhidrosis (excessive Sweating) And Your Confidence

Some people have a condition called hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) that almost always leads to embarrassment in social situations. So it’s not surprising to learn that this excessive sweating problem can take a toll on people’s confidence and self-esteem.

A study conducted in Spain states that hyperhidrosis causes people to sweat spontaneously. It is not related to temperature or movement.

Treatment for hyperhidrosis

Due to the fact that this condition can play such a major role in daily life (both physically and mentally) and even affect self-esteem, patients want to reduce symptoms as much as possible. Here are some things to keep in mind if you suffer from this condition:

• See your doctor as they can suggest a number of treatment options.

• Maintain good hygiene. Whether it’s your feet, hands, armpits or other parts of the body that sweat excessively as a result of this condition, good hygiene is essential to keep this problem under control. That means you have to shower more often than usual. This will help prevent body odor, making the sweat less damaging to your self-esteem.
• Take medicines if necessary. Your doctor should prescribe the best medication for you and monitor your progress to see if they need to increase or decrease the dose. These drugs are usually effective in mild cases.
• Consider surgery. You should only consider surgery if the condition is moderate or severe. If you can’t have surgery, there is a new option that uses galvanic currents.

All of these options can help you control sweating. If the treatment you choose is effective, your self-esteem in social situations will undoubtedly improve.

Excessive sweating and self-esteem

If the condition has a major impact on your self-esteem, you may need to make an appointment with a psychologist. They can help you to accept the condition. If you need some inspiration, check out David Broncano. He is a stand-up comedian who makes fun of his hyperhidrosis on stage.

Certain people with this condition find it easier to go to the gym because everyone there sweats too. Besides that, they tend to feel insecure and small. Some people even try to hide the problem from their own partners.

That’s why it’s worth bearing in mind what a woman named Violeta said about her experience with hyperhidrosis: “The worst thing isn’t the condition, it’s that your whole life revolves around it.”

An aesthetic problem?

The reason that the self-confidence of people who suffer from excessive sweating is affected is that we have many societal views about sweat. We associate it with body odor, dirt and a lack of hygiene.

However, sweating is natural. While no one cares about it when they are playing sports, it tends to embarrass them in other situations because it’s just not socially acceptable.

Fortunately, surgery can completely eliminate the problem. If your case is mild, you can control it with medication. Do you suffer from hyperhidrosis? How has it affected your life?