Hyperhidrosis Support Group

I had HH for a while when I was in high school. It was awful, I know. I grew out if for a long time after. Up until my late 30's early 40's, then things in my career changed and created a monster out of me. I haven't been the same since. But I'm getting better. I won't scare you with my horror stories but I just want to say that yes, stress is most likely the main factor.

Don't let your family bring you down. I might be the "black sheep" of my family but I accomplished the most out of 15 children, 4 adults and grandparents, etc. I can reward myself for all that I accomplished. Yes, it took it's toll on me but I'm still proud of myself.

My HH is getting better all the time as long as the stress stays minimal for me. It's a battle and you can't battle it alone. Please, talk to your mom ASAP. Don't hold this in and try to deal with it alone. I couldn't. I got to the point I couldn't hide it anymore. Talk about embarrassing! There may options out there for you that may at least minimize it for you. I take ativan. You will need doctor's to help you too. Both with the physical aspects of HH and mental. Please, seek help right away. Those that love you and care about you will try to understand your pain and maybe help minimize the stress in your life.

I'm hear for you too. I have a lot of experience with this so if you need anything or just to talk, let me know. Hang in there, it will be okay. I would be glad to chat with your mom too, if you need me.

thanks msjan. believe it or not, i told my mom last night. i asked to be home schooled, and she wanted to know if the kids in my school were really that bad. she said the magic words at the end, and i was able to tell her the truth. she said, "you're pretty private about yourself." i told her, and she was only upset that i never told her earlier. she told me we'd go to a local pharmacy and she'd be the person to ask about the antipersperant. i'll admit, i was beyond embarrassed, but my mom told me that she never knew. that's how private my life was. i told her about HH and to be honest, she thought i was stupid not to come talk to her in the beginning. i've been suffering this for so long, and she says she would try everything(well, i'm not doing botox. i doubt that. hate needles and all.) hopefully i'll grow out of this. i read articles yesterday that said that the increased sweating is due to puberty(which i figured out a long time ago) and maybe it'll stop after awhile. i'm doing better, and feel like a huge weight is off my back. so thank you and hopefully everything works.
p.s: does that ativan stuff work?

Ativan is for my anxiety and it does help calm the sweating. I'm really glad to hear you talked to your mom. It's harder on us (as parents) when our children are hurting or suffering and we want to help. In my opinion that was the best place to start. And your right, it could just be puberty and you will out grow it like I did. I wish you all the best and I hope it get's better for you. You may have up and down times and if you do, we will be here for you. Hugs to you!