Two of my kids have hyperhidrosis, including my gymmie, and they both use Drysol - it's a prescription and is applied like a bingo dobber two times a week at bedtime.
It took DD therapy, a new gym, and an entire year to start trusting coaches again after leaving a situation like this. She was called "stupid," and a "head case," to her face, made fun of behind her back, kicked out of practice, and made to climb the rope once until her hands bled. I feel...
I have had to work through the meaning of "mean" with DD and help her define "mean" step by step. Is coach REALLY mean, or is he/she forceful, have high expectations, a little loud, etc. Most times, coach is not "mean," but DD does not want to disappoint him/her. DD is also on the sensitive...
DD got her grips at level 7. Hated them until a coach at the gym made her a custom pair - very narrow and thin, but she constantly fussed with the Velcro. Now she has a commercially made pair of buckle grips that are just fine.
My DD "had" her giants, then "lost" her giants; had giants, competed giants at one meet, had an awesome meet, lost giants, didn't compete them again, and placed 4th in the aa at states without them.
We drive an hour and a half each way four times a week. It's nice one-on-one together time, but yes, I sometimes feel like I'm cheating my other kids of my time and attention.
DD has a hyphenated name. She likes to be called her full name, or by her initials, but does not like to be called by just the first part. She will politely correct anyone who just calls her just by the first half. "My name is ****-**** or you can call me ****."