Is It Embarrassing To Sweat Excessively?

[ilovecheese]

So i was at tennis practice early this morning. I just felt really ugly the whole time. I felt like my eye bags were popping out and just felt like a mess. Within 5 minutes I was dripping with sweat. All the other girls were fine! I felt so embarrassed and I swear at least 3 of them kept giving me looks. Were they judging me because I sweat too much or look ugly? Or am i overthinking this

[woofgang]

overthinking

[Peter Pedant]

overthinking

I have sweated for seventy years - and often reeked
it does get less after about - - -fifty y - or perhaps everyone has got used to it

[calmck]

How old are you and do you have any medical conditions or symptoms. How hot /humid was it? Were you very thirsty

[Atheist]

Three questions to the OP.
1 Are you embarrassed?
2 What is excessive sweating?
3 Why are you worried about what other 'girls' think about you?

And a fourth set of questions- why do you presume you are ugly? Do you have any male friends and do any of them like you? Do you want them to like you or do you prefer female friends?
Just a few basic questions, but your considered replies might lead to better advice from here.

[Eve]

Sweating when exercising is normal, it's the body's way of cooling itself. Some people just sweat more than others, there are medical reasons which can cause people to sweat more, some medications can cause people to sweat more.

But everyone is different, comparing yourself to others in that way will just make you miserable and even more self conscious, projecting what you think that they think on to yourself. Easy to say, I know, but if they are being judgmental then that is their issue. Just do what helps you to feel more comfortable.

Just make sure you keep nice and clean, shower often and change clothes as often as needed, it's more stale sweat that has an odour, from bacteria. Using the right products helps to, making sure you're using an antiperspirant, not just a deodorant or body spray or something like that.

If you've ever watched professional tennis players, they can sweat a lot, especially when it's hot and, if you watch Wimbledon, especially with the humidity here when it's hot. It's natural.

You could take some ideas from them. Sweat bands, well the name says it all, wearing a cap or something like that, keeping well hydrated etc... Making sure that clothing in areas where you sweat more isn't making things worse, choosing fabrics carefully to keep your skin cooler and let it be able to breathe.

You can get stronger anti antiperspirants, there are some good cream stick ones which are stronger than general ones, Sure do a good one. I tried it when I started on some medication which made me sweat more, and it really helped. There are also stronger ones you can get in Boots/Superdrug but start gentle, no point going for heavier stuff if you don't need to.

There are some ranges which have products aimed more for people playing sports. Mitcham is a good range generally. This range is also really good, if you have a Quality Save (or similar) nearby they sometimes have them in a lot cheaper: https://www.superdrug.com/Toiletries/Deodorants/Women%27s-Deodorant/Womens-Deodorant-Sticks/Sure-Maximum-Protection-Cream-Stick-Confidence-45ml/p/357951

If you are worried about sweating on your face, is make up an issue?

[Ken4155]

I have suffered from excessive sweating all my adult life - certainly from the age of about 17 - and first noticed the condition while i was in the army. At the beginning it was 'localised' - armpits, groin, small of back, feet, etc. However later on in life it was everywhere - even my kneecaps sweat. Yet, oddly, not my feet? And, once the taps are on, it is very difficult to turn them off. And, yes, once the sweating begins, one imagines that everyone is looking at them, judging them, and the anxiety sets in, further exacerbating the condition.
Like many, i have gone through various stages of my life where i was quite overweight and this, obviously, only added to the condition. Losing a bit of weight did help but i should also point out that i was 'stick-thin' when the condition began.
Despite undergoing several examinations, no root cause was ever forthcoming ("Just your metabolism", they said) until about 12 years or so back when the diagnosis was Secondary Hyperhidrosis.
I have learned to live with it and i cannot add to the good advice Eve has given you. I do feel for you and hope that you follow Eve's advice.