"A waiting person is a patient person." - Henri J.M. Nouwen

Argh! Have you ever felt impatient at a red light, or irritated at the end of a long line for your prescription at the pharmacy? You're not alone.

Patience can feel scarce when you don't have control over a situation. It can feel like hyperhidrosis interrupts your life and brings a slew of frustrations at the worst moments. Finding a tiny bit of control can bring us patience later.

Control might look like self-care: a walk around the block, getting up early for 15 minutes of alone time, spending time each week encouraging others who have hyperhidrosis or starting a gratitude journal. Don't let anyone (including yourself!) make you feel guilty for taking care of yourself.

Here are recent conversations from MyHyperhidrosisTeam:

• "I have stopped going to a lot of places and doing things because it's so embarrassing. When I came across an ad on Facebook I read the comments and the information. Finally, I was reading things from people that were experiencing the same as I was. No one understands why I sweat like I do."
• "Was a good day for the most part until I had to help serve food at my son's bday party then the face sweating started. A cold cloth on my face, it's really frustrating. Hope everyone else had a good day."
• "Thank you for accepting me, I have been living with a sweaty head and face for over 20 years, so glad I’ve found this group."

Have you found ways to take back control and practice patience? What do you do to be more open to self-care? Share your insights in the comments below or directly on MyHyperhidrosisTeam.com.