Excessively sweaty teenager
Posted by tp2 on 9/8/2008 2:30:00 AM
I am a teenage girl with excessive underarm sweating.It has effectively ruined my social life.I can't wear the clothes I want, I ruin all the clothes I wear (the ugly ones I'm forced to wear) all the medicines (aka extreme clinical strength antiperspirants, aluminum chloride powder) don't work, my mom doesn't believe me (she thinks I'm exaggerating), I'm afraid to hug people so I've lost mostly all physical contact, and I hate it sooooooooooooooooo much.None of my friends know, I am so embarrassed about it.I'm afraid that I'll never get a boyfriend.I hate it.I hate it.I hate it.I want people to think that I'm perfect and that nothing is wrong with me, but it's so far from the truth...
I'm so sad.Teenage years are supposed to be the peak of life, wearing pretty clothes that you can only pull off when you're young.It's too late for me now.
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I'm so sad.Teenage years are supposed to be the peak of life, wearing pretty clothes that you can only pull off when you're young.It's too late for me now.
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I'm 21 years old & I still have a little sweating problem...I can remember back in 6th grade sweating like a 400 pound man haha...its embaressing it really is & really- there isnt anything to do about it. I've tried all that crap medication as well & what did it do...made me sweat more the second I put it on haha....Now you think being in high school is bad...try working in an office & having to keep all your black shirts clean all the time so that when your at work no one notices your sweat lol it really does suck because I'm all about fashion but I cant wear half the things I want. I even sweat in the winter! haha but idk what to say, just know that you arent the only one out there....it happens, its life, its hormones...& if people do laugh or judge you because of it- screw them!
one thing you should try though because it did help one of my friends with the same problem, Certain Dri (or dry, idk how they spell it) its a little roll on bottle thats about $8...expensive yes but it works better than anything i've tried....you put it on before bed & in about a week you'll notice it working...you can use it anywhere on your body, anywhere you may sweat to much
& if worse comes to worse, I just read that Botox is the next best thing for stopping the sweat problem but if your like me, your broke & cant afford that kind of thing haha
best of luck girlie
one thing you should try though because it did help one of my friends with the same problem, Certain Dri (or dry, idk how they spell it) its a little roll on bottle thats about $8...expensive yes but it works better than anything i've tried....you put it on before bed & in about a week you'll notice it working...you can use it anywhere on your body, anywhere you may sweat to much
& if worse comes to worse, I just read that Botox is the next best thing for stopping the sweat problem but if your like me, your broke & cant afford that kind of thing haha
best of luck girlie
Posted by an anonymous user on 9/10/2008 12:54:00 PM (Report abuse)
I also had this problem & oh man did I hate it! I was like you, I cut off my social life cause i was afraid of what people would think or say about me. I regret it. but just like Irscaak said I also grew out of it, i guess it's a teenage thing but also due to a lot of stress, so try to stop stressing so much and dont cut your social life like i did cause it sucked. Your real friends wont judge you or care about your sweaty underarms, and who ever does is just dumb and immature and you shouldn't pay any attention to them cause there not worth it! But for now there should be other medication or products for the excessive sweating and tell your mom of how much this is affecting your life talk to her she might be able to help you physically and mentally. Keep your chin up girl! is not the end of the world and by the time you grow out of this you'll be in late high school or college and there will be hotter guys to attract and you'll still have a cute body to show off your new fabulous clothes.
Posted by an anonymous user on 9/8/2008 10:50:00 PM (Report abuse)
I have this problem too. My mom didnt believe me either. It is actually a medical condition. You can find info about it on the internet easily. See if showing your mom any of this will help.
Personally I grew out of it somewhat. I still sweat more than normal, but it has calmed down a lot. My advice is be upffront and serious with your mom about how much trouble ths is giving you. Tell her you want to talk tp your doctor about it. But know that there are more people with this problem than you think, you are not alone.
Personally I grew out of it somewhat. I still sweat more than normal, but it has calmed down a lot. My advice is be upffront and serious with your mom about how much trouble ths is giving you. Tell her you want to talk tp your doctor about it. But know that there are more people with this problem than you think, you are not alone.
Posted by lrscaak on 9/8/2008 9:57:00 PM (Report abuse)