Coping with Secondary Hyperhidrosis: How Tesni Found Inspiration in the Discord Community

When Tesni developed secondary hyperhidrosis due to medication, it was quite literally a difficult pill to swallow. Struggling to come to terms with it, she started looking online for people like her. That’s when she found the Hyperhidrosis Discord server. Today, Tesni is a moderator of this popular group. She’s met hundreds of other people living with primary and secondary hyperhidrosis, and she’s found a platform to share her experiences and swap tips to make life with a chronic medical condition a little bit easier. In this episode, host Karina sits down with Tesni to talk about the struggles of living with secondary hyperhidrosis – and the power of community. We discuss: Tesni's experience with secondary hyperhidrosis Treatment options including Tesni’s positive experience with glycopyrrolate The role of the Hyperhidrosis Discord community support in managing hyperhidrosis Impact of hyperhidrosis on daily life and relationships Coping strategies and practical tips for comfort and confidence Whether you live with primary or secondary hyperhidrosis, Tesni will leave you feeling inspired. _____________ ✨ Join Our Free Membership Community: https://sweatygirlsociety.com/community ✨ Shop Our Merch: https://shop.sweatygirlsociety.com ✨ Visit Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sweatygir... _____________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Developing secondary hyperhidrosis 03:31 Impact on daily life 05:47 Treatments & managing side effects 08:39 The Hyperhidrosis Discord community 11:59 Emotional impacts & mental health 16:17 Hobbies & navigating relationships 19:41 Final tips & resources 🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next episode! _____________ Links to resources mentioned in the show: 🔗 Hyperhidrosis Discord Group:   / discord   Tesni’s favorite products: 🔗 Electric handheld fan: https://a.co/d/0gKM6T61 🔗 Collapsible fans: https://a.co/d/0eLENj6Z 🔗 Neck fan: https://a.co/d/030sdbs4 🔗 Kool Ties (stylish and cooling - some colors/patterns also available on Amazon): https://kooltie.com/ 🔗 Sweat handkerchiefs (I blot with these when I'm doing makeup or have makeup on and need to absorb sweat, or when I'm not wearing makeup too): https://a.co/d/0hdV4LQz 🔗 Biotene lozenges: https://a.co/d/00q2kFWv 🔗 Biotene kit (can also order these separately, sometimes found in stores): https://a.co/d/0egH64WP 🔗 Closys spray (more compact mouth spray): https://a.co/d/081Kpge1 About Sweaty Girl Society: 🔗 Website: https://sweatygirlsociey.com 🔗 Instagram:   / sweatygirlsociety   🔗 TikTok:   / sweatygirlsociety   🔗 YouTube:    / @sweatygirlsociety   _____________ Medical Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not to be used or relied on for any medical, diagnostic or treatment purpose, and it should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your health care provider before making any health care decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you click on an affiliate link and later make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases.