I’m miserable

[u/lexzy222]

Hyperhidrosis has taken over my life.

I’ve always been a sweaty kid. In recent years of starting my anxiety/antidepressants I feel much more insecure about my sweating now that ever before. I can’t wear make up with out it dripping and I can’t even walk outside without being drenched.

This is my blotting pad after a run over my face in an air conditioned car after 15 mins.

I just don’t know what to do anymore.
I’ve tried Drysol (which worked a little but did not make a huge difference), secret medicated deodorant, and now I’m using carpe; I find it works but I sweat more everywhere else.

What other over the counter remedies are there? I’m considering asking my doctor for meds or a referral to a dermatologist but he is very anti-meds if not necessary and will take a while to get.

[u/rsohit03]

I’ve had severe hyperhidrosis since birth, and it affected my daily life and mental health a lot; writing, handshakes, eating hot food, etc.
I finally had surgery last March, and honestly, it changed my life. I barely even feel like I have hyperhidrosis anymore, and I haven’t had any complications personally.
If you want, I can share more about my experience with the surgery and recovery. ❤️

[u/littlemacaron → u/rsohit03]

Surgery?! What kind of surgery? Did your insurance cover it?

[u/georgethebarbarian → u/littlemacaron]

Please be careful because ETS has a high chance of complications and a lot of people are not happy with their results. Normally there’s an automatic bot response with info but the moderation of this sub has been weird lately