23 things women with hyperhidrosis have a hard time doing

If you’re a female with hyperhidrosis, you know just how taxing it can be.

From physical discomfort, to emotional distress, to feelings of isolation, loneliness and embarrassment, hyperhidrosis is a difficult medical condition to live with, especially ass a woman.

It’s not surprising that people with hyperhidrosis are at an increased risk of anxiety and depression.

On a a day-to-day basis, hyperhidrosis affects literally every part of life. Excessive sweating impacts home life, relationships, work or school life, social life, dating life and more. Because people with hyperhidrosis can have sweating episodes at any time, the prospect of turning into a dripping, sweaty mess is always looming over them.

So, just what is it like to live with hyperhidrosis? Below is a list of 23 things people with hyperhidrosis have a difficult time doing — things that most people without hyperhidrosis can simply take for granted.

Although everyone’s experience with hyperhidrosis is a little different, most people with hyperhidrosis will likely relate to many or all of these things.

23 things that are difficult for women with hyperhidrosis to do:

1. Shaking hands with confidence and ease
2. Writing on paper without leaving streaks or soaking the page
3. Typing without leaving pools of sweat on the keyboard
4. Holding or manipulating small objects
5. Using tools or equipment that require fine motor skills
6. Doing craftwork that involve holding small objects
7. Playing sports that require hand or foot grip
8. Playing musical instruments that involve the fingers
9. Driving without slipping on the steering wheel
10. Gaming without drenching the controller or keyboard
11. Wearing colorful clothing or synthetic materials without developing visible sweat stains
12. Walking in flip flops or high heels without sliding around or developing water blisters
13. Going barefoot on a non-absorbent floor without leaving a trail of sweaty foot marks
14. Applying makeup and expecting it to last all day
15. Wearing latex gloves without sweat pooling in the fingertips
16. Using fingerprint sensors on mobile devices in three tries
17. Getting fingerprints taken successfully
18. Socializing without worrying about excessively sweating
19. Public speaking with ease and confidence
20. Holding hands with a romantic partner without care
21. Being comfortable with touch or intimacy
22. Managing stress due to constant sweating episodes
23. Maintaining a sense of confidence despite feeling sweaty

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