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Leaving on a Jet Plane
I’m leaving on a jet plane at o’dark thirty and headed to Washington, DC! Why? The International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHhS) invited me. I am honored to be a featured panelist speaker at the Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting for Hyperhidrosis. I will be speaking to members of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), treatment developers and industry innovators. Plus, I will get to meet more of you – my sweaty tribe.
I will be speaking about the impact of hyperhidrosis, and while I’m a bit nervous about it, I’d say I’m more excited as well as humbled by the opportunity. I never imagined I would be blogging about hyperhidrosis, let alone traveling to my nation’s capitol to share my story with those who can make the biggest strides in advancing hyperhidrosis treatment options and clinical trials.
Courage, Dear Ones
I’m doing this for so many reasons. Partly to prove to myself that I can do anything I set my mind to. Partly to give a voice to those of you who are too ashamed, embarrassed or scared to speak up . It’s time to end the stigma about hyperhidrosis. The more we speak up, the more reason people have to listen and be compelled to advance toward a cure.
Six years ago, it took a great deal of courage to launch this blog. What would you do if you had courage? All it really takes is about 20 seconds’ worth, and it gets easier after that. Courage is a muscle that can be strengthened. Step by step, inch by inch, you can grow despite having hyperhidrosis. I know it’s hard. I know it’s wet. Been there, done that. STILL doing it.
Help Me Help You
So know that I will be carrying your voices with me when I stand up on that stage. Since I’m doing this for you, there’s a way you can help me, too.
1) Send in your comments to the IHhS about the meeting (link above).
2) If you are one of the silent followers/readers of my blog, take a leap of faith and subscribe.
3) If you’re on Facebook, like my page. I’m also on Instagram. Start liking and commenting on my posts. These are simple things that help me grow my message. All it takes is those 20 seconds of courage.
There is freedom in talking about hyperhidrosis. It’s time to spread your wings.
There is freedom waiting for you on the breezes of the sky, and you ask “What if I fall?” Oh but my darling, what if you fly? ~ Erin Hanson
A special thank you to Dermira, RA Fischer, Brickell Biotech, Hidrex, and private donors who made this landmark initiative possible and sponsored me on this trip.
