Sensory issues with skin feeling oily or "dirty" constantly

Hi

I was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism at 20. I have always had issues with feeling like i need to wash my hands and face alot and iv always managed to cope with this. However since coming off of the contraceptive pill i have noticed it become alot more frequent and its not just my hands and face its my full body. I feel like i constantly have a film over my skin and it causes me alot of discomfort and stress. The best way to describe the feeling is like having suncream on over my full body thats been on all day so its sweaty, i know its a weird description but its the best way i can describe the feeling.

Does anyone else struggle with this or similar to this? Please let me know ways you help this.

Parents
  • Are you experiencing any other symptoms like feeling hot or shaky? It may be worth speaking to your GP as stopping the contraceptive pill especially after a long period of time can cause hormones to be a bit out of balance and they might be able to advise/help.
    I wear a lot of flannel type material, or sportswear/activewear material might also help to ‘wick the moisture’ away from your skin and help you feel a bit drier. Changing your body wash/shampoo/conditioner and the material your bedsheets are made out of could also help.

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  • Are you experiencing any other symptoms like feeling hot or shaky? It may be worth speaking to your GP as stopping the contraceptive pill especially after a long period of time can cause hormones to be a bit out of balance and they might be able to advise/help.
    I wear a lot of flannel type material, or sportswear/activewear material might also help to ‘wick the moisture’ away from your skin and help you feel a bit drier. Changing your body wash/shampoo/conditioner and the material your bedsheets are made out of could also help.

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