Should I tell my friends and family about my HH?

Recently I have been pondering withier to share with my friends and family about my HH. From the response I have got from doctors and close family members is that "it's no big deal, it just something you have got to live with." Have any of you told others about your HH if so how do people take it, what is their general response. I don't want to lose the few friends I have but can't stand all the stress of concealing my sweating. Someone tell me what to do!

You won't lose any friends, I've told a lot of mine! It's still embarrassing and I don't cope well with it - but people won't alienate you because of it! You can't dislike someone for having a medical condition that they can't help - that's just wrong! I haven't told all of my friends, because I don't think everyone needs to know.

Without exception - every single friend I have explained has either commiserated or completely understood and tried to make me feel like it is something to not even be concerned with. A *lot* of people deal with a minor version of HH. Those ones often say - hey I think I have the same thing and they understand how much of a pain it is. The ones that don't suffer, can still totally relate, but at the same time they try to make you feel it's not something to care about or be embarrassed about. Like it's honestly nothing. They will understand and you will relax about it. a win-win. Good luck.

Thanks for you help guys. I decided to tell one of my closet friends after reading this, he took it better than I thought, he says he kind of knew something was wrong anyway. I don't know if I will tell others just yet, still feel embarrassed about it...

I shared about my HH with family and friends also. I have no problem anymore sharing with people who I meet. It kind of takes a big burden off not being able to talk about it. It's still annoying when my hands are sweating more than I like. I've even had to tell people that my hands are sweaty, sorry I can't shake yopur hand. Rarely does anyone comment.

1) It is not something you gotta live with, you can change it
2) Props for sharing your problem with people
3) Have them support you along your journey to Social Freedom

Sprawling said:

I shared about my HH with family and friends also. I have no problem anymore sharing with people who I meet. It kind of takes a big burden off not being able to talk about it. It's still annoying when my hands are sweating more than I like. I've even had to tell people that my hands are sweaty, sorry I can't shake yopur hand. Rarely does anyone comment.

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Thank you for your comment. I have had a few people comment about my hands and feet which is the main reason I haven't told anyone, causing me to make up an excuse for sweaty hands or feet. For me my only option left treatment wise is the operation if this turns out to be a life long conditions I feel then I would have to tell everyone I was in regular contact with.