My Sweaty Stories
Hyperhidrosis and Fingerprinting
Getting fingerprinted with sweaty hands can be a problem. And no, I'm not a criminal who had to be checked into the police department. But that would be a good story, I'm sure. Bad decisions make good stories. Back when I was still in college, I had to be...
Yoga Products for Sweating
I decided to try yoga classes again despite my fears of sweating in public in close proximity to others, especially in compromising and vulnerable positions. Yoga classes can be intimidating for those with hyperhidrosis. The fear of dripping sweat all over the mat, on...
Hyperhidrosis and Dating
If your hyperhidrosis affects your hands, dating can be intimidating. How are you supposed to address the fact that your hands are sweating when you hold your date’s hand for the first time? Not to mention the fact that I know you’re probably worrying about this...
One Year Later
A lot can happen in a year. It’s been one year ago today since my dear sister-mother-friend Sandy left what spiritual writer Gary Zukav calls The Earth School. She left us too soon. Perhaps, though, her soul completed its earthly mission and it was time for bigger and...
Public Speaking and Sweat
Sweating is normal when you're in a stressful situation. But when you have hyperhidrosis, it can be even worse. Sweating through clothing, leaving puddles in your shoes, wiping your hands constantly, and the list goes on. When I was asked to read my winning essay at...
Alone At My Table
Remember my post about Elena Levon and her hyperhidrosis-dedicated dance where I mentioned her use of the bird/wing metaphor and how that metaphor is playing a huge part in my own life right now? Well, I am happy to report that I can finally fill you in, in a BIG way,...
New! Table of Contents
I hope you're all having a good weekend! Sunday is my day to renew and refresh my spirit. I call today my Super Soul Sunday because I watch Oprah's Super Soul Sunday religiously. I also call today blogging Sunday. With that in mind, I've made a few more updates to my...
A Hyperhidrosis-Dedicated Dance
Remember when I told you about celebrity Elena Levon and how she linked to my blog and said I inspired her? Well, she emailed me the other day with the subject line "This is for you darling!" What I opened from my inbox was a lovely, inspiring surprise. Elena has made...