How Hyperhidrosis Can Affect Stress and Anxiety Levels with Courtney Reichenbach, RN

Описание: In this episode of Dermadry Segments, we spoke to Registered Nurse Courtney Reichenbach about the link between excessive sweating and mental health. We delve into how hyperhidrosis can affect stress levels and lead to anxiety disorders.

Watch the full segment to learn more about the various ways that excessive sweating can impact everyone from school-aged children to adults. As an experienced school nurse and hyperhidrosis sufferer herself, she shares her top tips and tricks on dealing with the condition, how to recognize it in children, and the importance of education and awareness, as well as the importance of speaking out and seeking help.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Meet Courtney Reichenbach
00:55 In your experience, what kind of mental and emotional toll can hyperhidrosis have on someone?
1:46 Have you noticed mental health disorders to be more common in hyperhidrosis sufferers?
03:42 What are the mental health impacts and implications of living with this lifelong condition?
04:40 What is the link between hyperhidrosis and anxiety?
05:55 In what ways can excessive sweating lead to feelings of stress and the development of an anxiety disorder?
07:00 Is there an age group most susceptible to developing anxiety in relation to excessive sweating?
08:28 As a registered nurse who works in schools, is hyperhidrosis something you commonly see in school-aged children and adolescents?
09:32 How can we best help children and adolescents suffering from hyperhidrosis?
10:56 Do you have any tips for parents and instructors regarding how to deal with children who have hyperhidrosis?
12:40 What would be tips and tricks for someone who wants to support their spouse with hyperhidrosis?
14:04 Are there certain types of hyperhidrosis that are most prone to developing an anxiety disorder?
15:18 Many people who suffer from hyperhidrosis suffer from body odor (bromhidrosis), which may make them feel even more anxious. Do you have any tips for controlling this?
16:55 How can the effects that hyperhidrosis has on mental health and emotional wellbeing be managed?
18:21 Does treating hyperhidrosis often lead to improvement in anxiety and other stress related conditions?
20:02 What are your thoughts on iontophoresis treatment?
21:21 Can you share other tips and tricks for managing the overwhelming emotions?
23:07 What are the treatment options you recommend for someone that suffers from anxiety and hyperhidrosis at the same time?
24:35 Are there any hyperhidrosis treatments for those living with social anxiety?
25:15 What are the benefits of treating hyperhidrosis at home?
26:43 What is the importance of hyperhidrosis research and awareness?
27:30 Do you think telemedicine may help people with hyperhidrosis? At what point should someone consult a medical professional?
28:40 Additional Thoughts, Tips, and Advice
29:45 What was the role you were taking charge of when you worked with the International Hyperhidrosis Society?
30:30 Conclusion

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ABOUT COURTNEY REICHENBACH, RN, BSN

Courtney has been a Registered Nurse for over 20 years. Her journey with hyperhidrosis started as a young child. She is very passionate about patient education and letting patients know they are not alone in their struggle.

Courtney received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, NC. After graduating from nursing school, Courtney worked in the operating room setting for many years. Later, she turned to case management and focused on pairing uninsured and underinsured patients with primary care providers and improving access to specialized care. In a similar vein she wants uninsured hyperhidrosis patients to know there are options for them, too.

Courtney currently works in public schools and was inspired to reach out to IHhS when she saw a poster for our "Know Sweat in School" campaign in a middle school clinic. “It’s important for pediatricians and school nurses to be well-educated about hyperhidrosis and potential treatment options for their young patients," she says, "and this is something IHhS can play a big role in. I'm excited to be a part of it.”

International Hyperhidrosis Society: sweathelp.org