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i have sweaty palms. =(

how many people know anything abt sweaty palms?
found this courtesy of WIKIPEDIA.

Hyperhidrosis can either be generalized or localized to specific parts of the body. Hands, feet, axillae, and the groin area are among the most active regions of perspiration due to the relatively high concentration of sweat glands; however, any part of the body may be affected.

Primary hyperhidrosis is found to start during adolescence or even before, and interestingly, seems to be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic trait.

Primary hyperhidrosis must be distinguished from secondary hyperhidrosis, which can start at any point in life. For some, it can seem to come on unexpectedly. The latter form may be due to a disorder of the thyroid or pituitary gland, diabetes mellitus, tumors, gout, menopause, certain drugs, or mercury poisoning. Such secondary forms may have more serious consequences than just hyperhidrosis, making medical consultation advisable.

i don't have that serious a case of hyperhidrosis. or do i EVEN HAVE HYPERHIDROSIS? im not rlly sure. i just sweat excessively [and its uncontrollable] from my palms. this is sort of natural and i cant rlly SHOUT AT MY HAND TO STOP PRODUCING SWEAT EXCESSIVELY NOR SHOUT AT MY HORMONES FOR FUNCTIONING WIERDLY.

It is not known what causes primary hyperhidrosis. One theory is that hyperhidrosis results from an overactive sympathetic nervous system, but this hyperactivity may in turn be caused by abnormal brain function.

Some patients afflicted with the condition experience a certain degree of reduction in their quality of life, depending on how severe their condition is. Sufferers feel at a loss of control because perspiration takes place independent of temperature and emotional state.

However, anxiety can exacerbate the situation for many sufferers. A common complaint of patients is that they get nervous because they sweat, then sweat more because they are nervous. Other factors can play a role; certain foods & drinks, nicotine, caffeine, and smells can trigger a response (see also diaphoresis).

that explains some stuff. wow. the power of science and the NET. =)

Hyperhidrosis can usually be very effectively controlled, but there is no known permanent cure because little is known about the cause behind excessive sweating.

Excessive sweating impedes the performance of many routine activities. Things like driving, taking tests and simply grasping objects are severely hampered by sweaty hands.

Some hyperhidrosis sufferers feel they have to avoid situations where they will come into physical contact with others. Interviews, a common source of anxiety for many people, are particularly harrowing for hyperhidrosis patients. Most often, it is the handshake before and after the interview that they will be stressing most about. Hiding embarrassing sweat spots under the armpits limits the sufferers arm movements and pose. In severe cases, shirts must be changed several times during the day. Additionally, anxiety caused by self-consciousness to the sweating aggravates the sweating.

Compounding the problem is the cost of many treatments. Many people who suffer from this condition cannot afford procedures such as surgery or botox, therefore are left to deal with this problem with no solution.

yah. only people who suffer from similar problems like mine understand what i mean. sometimes i hate it when people give me that look. like when i hold onto something and [NOPES, IM NOT NERVOUS OR HAVING ANY SORT OF ANXIETY ATTACKS] perspire and i want to use smtg to wipe it and they give me THAT LOOK. =( IT'S NOT A DISEASE. IT WON'T KILL YOU. YOU CAN'T GET AFFECTED BY IT EITHER. so why that long face?

this may seem nth to you but obviously you havent been in my shoes. i shake hands with people and they GIVE ME THE LOOK. or like ms thng, she even asked me if i was nervous. IM NOT. IT'S NOT MY EMOTIONAL BEING CONTROLLING IT. NOR IS IT BECAUSE I MIGHT HAVE AN ABNORMAL BRAIN. -.-"

playing badminton is also a hassle. i grip the racket so tightly to avoid swinging to hard and accidentally severely injuring my opponent or playing partner. thats why i get so tired and wrist pain and arm pain and LOTS OF PAIN after a few rounds of badminton. cant help it either. i've never been able to hang on monkey bars for a long time, incline pull-ups is affected and whatever i hold SEEMS INFECTIOUS. =( cant help any of it. holding hands is also affected [cant think of other words to use alr] but it doesnt matter so badly when im with people i know. how abt playing drums and holding drumsticks? YOU GET THE IDEA. but i try my best when i play it. i dun let it affect me. i don't let anyone's opinions get in the way cauz i HECK CARE them. i am me and no one changes that fact.

i dun want to blame my dad's genes anymore. doesnt help matters. -.-"

i shld take up water sports then. seems only fit. maybe i will take up LEISURE CANOEING OR KAYAKING OR SMTH LIKE THAT. =) im not ashamed of this short coming, i just wished people understood what this is and why some people have it and don't be so judgemental. and so i want to thank the people who never gave me THAT LOOK and also never had a DAMN problem with me having sweaty palms.

so the next time someone doesn't want to shake my hands, its no big deal. [*shrugs*] its ur loss not mine and i don't rlly care. =)

goodbyes.