Hyperhidrosis (excessive Sweating) And How It Affects Self-esteem

Some people have a condition called hyperhidrosis (or excessive sweating) that almost always leads to embarrassment in social situations. Thus, it is not surprising to hear that this excessive sweating problem can have an impact on people’s self-esteem.

Hyperhidrosis causes people to sweat spontaneously. It is not always related to temperature or exercise.

Treatments for hyperhidrosis

The fact that this state of excessive sweating can play such a large role in a person’s daily life (both physically and mentally) and even affect their self-esteem, makes patients want to reduce the symptoms as much as possible.

Here are some things to keep in mind if you suffer from this condition:

• Go to the doctor because they can suggest some treatment options.
• Good hygiene. Whether your feet, hands, armpits or other body parts are sweating too much due to this condition, good hygiene is important to deal with it. That means you need to shower more than normal. This will help prevent body odor and prevent sweat from affecting your self-esteem.

• Systemic medications. Your doctor should prescribe the best medicines for you and monitor your progress to see if they need to increase or decrease the dosage. These medications are usually effective in mild cases.
• Surgery. You should only consider surgery if your condition is moderate or severe. If you cannot get surgery, there is a new option that uses galvanic currents.

All of these are options that can help keep sweat under control. If the treatment you receive is effective, there is no doubt that your self-confidence will improve in social situations.

Statements about excessive sweating and self-esteem

If the condition has had a major impact on your self-esteem, you may need to consult a psychologist who can help you learn to accept your condition. If you need some inspiration, just look at David Broncano. He is a stand-up comedian who makes fun of his hyperhidrosis on stage.

Some people with this condition find it more comfortable to go to the gym because everyone else is sweating too. Apart from that, however, they tend to feel insecure and small, and some people even try to hide the problem from their own partners.

This is why it is worth having something a woman named Violeta said about her experience with hyperhidrosis in mind: “The worst part is not the condition, it is that your whole life revolves around it.”

An aesthetic problem?

The reason why people’s self-esteem tends to be affected by excessive sweating is that we have many societal perceptions about sweating. We associate it with “body odor”, “dirty” and “lack of hygiene.”

Sweating, however, is natural. Although no one worries about it when they exercise, it tends to make them uncomfortable in other situations because it is simply not socially accepted.

Fortunately, surgery can eliminate the problem of excessive sweating completely. If your case is mild, you can keep it under control with medication. Do you have hyperhidrosis? How has it affected your life?