Wet Feet Syndrome?

by Rome
(Legazpi City, Philippines)

Good day,




It's only recently that I became aware of SPD. In my search to explain a certain longing in my everyday living. So here's my story. When I was a child and up until now, I have this intense longing to wet my feet. If it's not wet then it doesn't feel right. It often drives me crazy if my feet is not wet or if it's exposed in the air for a long time. That is why I prefer closed shoes than slippers cause that way I feel comfortable.

When I was a child this weird longing often gives me shame because as a child I most of the time use to saliva to wet my feet if there's no water available. I know it is gross and all but at that time I felt like the most reasonable thing to do. I simply can't help myself. Growing up, I've learned that the use of lotion manifests the same effect as using water or saliva, however not every lotion will do. There are only specific brands that helps. I don't know what this is so I'm wondering if you consider this as SPD. Please do reply because I really want to know. Thank you.

Rome



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Nov 18, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		My solution
by: Anonymous

After years and years of keeping lotion and a wet washcloth on my bedside table (I'm 50 and I've been dealing with this since I was about 5, so I've tried just about everything), I read that someone tried putting a hot water bottle down by their feet and it helped them. So I tried a heating pad down by my feet and I almost never have to apply lotion or wet my feet with a washcloth at night.

I also don't wake up frequently to reapply lotion, etc. The heating pad is on high, so it gets a bit hot at first, but you can move your feet aside if necessary and it will still be warm. I think the reason why this has worked for me is not because the heat will make my feet sweat, but the heat somehow "shocks" my feet so I don't feel the sensation of them being dry. I say that because it works instantly. This has been a game changer for me!! Doesn't solve the problem with my hands, lol, but at least it's not my hands AND my feet anymore!
Nov 16, 2024
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by: Anonymous

My family thinks I am just being gross when I just recently told them I wet my feet with saliva during my primary school days. I've come to stop using my saliva just after I went to secondary where it was required to use closed shoes.

But as I grow older, I've come to realize that this syndrome has been with me longer than I expected.

I use a mosquito net just to bay my urge to wet my feet at night when I'm already in bed because lotions and oils are not good for my pockets. Do I need medical intervention?
May 26, 2024
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by: Anonymous

I thought I am the only one in the world. Back when I was child, I don't remember exactly when but I had a habit of wetting my feet with saliva. I don't know but it feels really good and it is so uncomfortble when my feet are dry. Fast forward to today, I use baby oil to wet my feet. And even when I try not to wet my feet to be normal, I just can't help but to put an oil to my feet. But when I found out that I am not the only one, I feel so relieved. I thought I am so weird.
Jan 26, 2024
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by: M

It's weird to see so many people who have this! It's true that medical people don't seem to understand (being an ex-nurse myself). I first got the feeling around mouth and hands, followed by my feet in my late teens.

I have been diagnosed in my 30s with SPD, ADHD and autism. I have recently been struggling with a nerve based pain (seperate back/sciatica issue) and have been given a low dose of medication for nerve pain. The pain/dryness/burning on my hands and feet have reduced within days. For those willing to try this route, it might work.

Good luck to all of you, hopefully this issue will be understood soon.
Jan 18, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		SAME!! Thanks to a stranger on Reddit who shared this page
by: Anonymous

As a young boy, I always found myself going to the bathroom and putting water on my feet. I didn't realise why or what but it used to feel nice. It certainly helped in sleep.

Now, I am 34 years old, and moisturizing lotions are my best friend before going to sleep. I have a condition called hyperhidrosis, so using lotions during the day means triggering sweaty palms and feet for the rest of the day, so I only use them at night.

I am so glad to find so many "my people" who also have this... quirk?

and special thanks to the kind stranger who posted the link to this page on my year-old post on the hyperhidrosis subreddit.
Jan 17, 2024
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by: Anonymous

I've been following this page for a while since this is the only thing I see when I search google for anything that talks about feet wetting. I decided now to contribute my own.

I am also from Philippines, particularly in Bicol Region and I've also had this condition since I was a child. I remember my whole family used to scold me for always having wet floors or for putting saliva on my feet. I cannot explain to them how I feel without it. But it's irritating and I feel restless and very uncomfortable when my feet are dry. I always have a sort of trench feet where my soles are white with small "craters" because of constant wetting. I remember having so much pain because of athlete's foot and the wounds made it so hard to walk.

As I grew up, I stopped using saliva, thank goodness. I started used lotion and petroleum jelly but those don't give me satisfaction as much as water can. So I started to get small containers like empty alcohol or cologne bottles and fill it with a solution of water and alcohol. I use drops of it every night until I fall asleep. I rub my feet together with drops of water on them. If I visit other houses, I would not have the bottle and I can get by with just wearing socks but it is so hard to sleep.

My problem now is I always have wounds on my feet. Sometimes I just wear socks around the house and I will not get the urge to wet my feet so the wounds would dry up. However, I would still take them off after some time as I still prefer to have my feet wet. It feels like addiction really. Anyway, what is this? I've read a lot of theories here and I am really interested to know of other theories. But I can't help but feel special because looks like we are all rare ones😅😄
Dec 10, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		I thought I was the only one who have this problem until now.
by: Anonymous

I also used to wet my feet with my saliva when I was a kid and my siblings made fun of me because of it. I can't remember when it started but it became probably a mannerism. But now I still wet my feet but ofc not with my saliva. I always buy alcohol and apply it on my feet all the time. It's cool and wet, making me relax. I really want to get rid of this problem.
Nov 27, 2023
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by: Anonymous

I'm so happy I'm not the only one. All my family knows I need lotion before going to sleep.

When I sleep over anyone's house that I'm related to they automatically ask me before bed if I have my own lotion.

I never thought anything big about it and my family never question me which makes me realize now how lucky I am.
Nov 20, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lotion is my addiction
by: Anonymous

Hi. I've been dealing with this exactly the way most of you explained since I was a child. I've used saliva as a kid. Now I buy lotion in bulk to satisfy this habit/problem/addiction.

I'm not really sure what to call it. My problem with it is I end up destroying my bedding with lotion because I'm constantly applying it. Recently I've realized that doing it seems to calm my nerves. I seem to do it a lot more when I'm under stress or experiencing some type of negative event in my life. I do feel weird doing it because I know it isn't "normal" behavior. My family has no answer and probably doesn't understand it either but they support me in my madness. I feel a sense of withdrawal when I'm out of lotion. I will constantly wake up during the night if I don't have lotion. I will look for anything that can substitute.

What is this thing I've been dealing with my whole life?
Sep 19, 2023
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by: Anonymous

Someone made a comment about using a hot water bottle in bed to make their feet hot so they would sweat and that helped them. So I tried using a heating pad down by my feet and that has helped me immensely! It doesn't solve the problem with my hands, but it's easier to apply lotion just to my hands. My feet don't really sweat, but I think the heat (I have the heating pad set to high) distracts from the sensation that my feet are dry (they're not).
Sep 18, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Damnnn !! I thought I was the only one
by: Anonymous

Can't tell you guys how relaxed am I feeling..literally thought that I was the only one doing this in the whole world..let me tell you my story..so when I was a kid..I used to wet my hands more than my feet with saliva..and it was disgusting..ik..but as the time passed..I started doing it too much..and this time..I used to do it with my feet..and today I am writing this..not knowing that how will this disease be cured?? YES

!! I use to wet my feet now also..For the whole day..I roam around my bathroom and wash my feets..I literally mess my floor everyday..and everyone gets mad at me..my parents, relatives etc..and yk..my younger brother beats me for this..can you believe..how much pain I feel when he does this..it literally breaks my heart..and my parents say nothing to him..because they think that it's always my fault and I do this disgusting thing..but ik that I feel very helpless and uncomfortable whenever there is nothing to wet my feet..everyone scolds me for this ! But everytime water is not available

..soo I use lotion instead and oil also..but the thing is that oil smells very bad and it lefts stain on the bedsheet..and same thing happens with my bedsheet due to which my brother beats me a lottt..and he does not allow me to sleep or even sit on my bed 😭 Like there are infinite problems that I am facing and after reading some of your comments..I am feeling happy and very relaxed..thank god I am not the only one here and "I AM NOT WEIRD AT ALL" to all my relatives who say that I am weird 🥺..

thank you for making this website..today is the best day as I found this website !!
Sep 05, 2023
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by: Anonymous

I am glad to know that I am not the only person who has this
my family hates me from doing it. I am wondering what solution I can use to cure this. I tried to stop doing it for a week but dang! it drives me crazy! I feel like My whole body is in need of too much water always thirsty. I even bought lotions just for my feet but cost too much. now I am using VCO inside my socks. it helps me wet my feet without having any bad odor. it sucks that whenever the moist dry, I feel like I need to refill.

My family hates me the most as my bed always wet. Bulok na nga ata. so almost every 2 months, i need to buy new bed haynaku
Aug 13, 2023
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by: Anonymous

I have the same condition. Overall i wet my feet intensively, i pour water in my shoes to keep my feet wet at all times, when i sleep i pour water on my feet and cover them with a blanket to keep them moist , once dried up i just repeat the process. I know doing this is bad and i have had many side effects from this "addiction" of mine. Here are a few tips to help if your feet start to hurt, cracked , smell or have flesh eating bacteria.

First wash your feet throughly with antibacterial soap then exfoliate them feet like crazy. After that i usually take a razor and shave off the dead skin on my feet ( similar to the way you would shave your face ). I hope you the best and if you can please try to quit.
Jul 04, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Seeems like it is indeed heridetary traints from our austronesian ancestors ❤️❤️
by: Anonymous

Hi. Everyone im so happy that im not the only one who has the same rare condition as this one. Like everyone else my obsession began as a kid i wet my feet with saliva and water and my sibling always looks at me with disgust whenever i do it in front of them i always feel anxious and depressed having this unhygienic condition! It even came to a point where my older sister brought me to a albularyo ( shaman) said that i was buayahon in my bisaya dialect means ( a crocodiles like creature) she uses some
kind of sham like method of curing me but none of those things work tried to research in the net and found nothing! I also have trouble sleeping if i don't wet my feet making me sleep so late at night im soo stressed like everyone else but hoping someone will find aide or solution to this problem we are all facing 😭😭😭

Loves hugs and kisses G. From cebu philippines ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Jun 05, 2023
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by: From indonesia

Hi, I'm from Indonesia, and I stumbled across this thread because this is a topic in an Indonesian twitter account and many people experienced the same situation.

I see that there are many people in Philippines face the same situation. Is this a genetic trait?

Or is this because our ancestors of austronesian people are sailor so it linked with evolutionary condition? Lol JK.

Overall I think it's interesting that this topic is rarely studied.
May 10, 2023
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by: Anonymousp

Hi everyone reading this,

I can't believe I'm not the only one with this condition! Here's my dark past (Story):

When I was younger (3), I started to wet my feet, I'm not sure why but I just liked the feeling of wetting mine. During that time I started wetting it with saliva. That brought me shame as I was punished for being gross, disgusting, etc. I was told to stop wetting my feet but I failed to.

Over time, things got worse because I started to wet my hands and feet with whatever I could find and started to fail all of my fingerprint checks due to dry hands. I would get taken into a room where I get asked about full name, date of birth to see whether it was me.

It is 10 years now, I have not found a method to stop wetting my feet, but for now wearing covered shoes help, otherwise I will still use water or saliva. Socks and lotion don't work on me because I would still wet them but yeah that's about it.

I would say Wet Feet Syndrome is SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) since I have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum when younger (I can now communicate like others so I am on the spectrum)

Whoever reading this, you are not alone. Have a nice day or night!

- Anomynous (I don't want to say my name)

P.S: My YouTube is @1pr3xxy
May 09, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		I can't believe it wasn't just me who has it.
by: :)

Hello everyone reading this. I am so happy that I am not the only one with this condition.

Here's my story (Or what I call it my dark past)
- When I was 3, I always would wet my feet with saliva. I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum somewhere around there. I don't know why I would do that but if it isn't wet I feel like the feeling isn't right.
- Looking back at it I feel every shameful because many of my classmates found it disgusting but I didn't really have a choice and I always get scolded for being disgusted. I didn't have friends as a result.

- As I got older, I found out that wearing covered shoes help a lot because it was the same feeling as wetting my feet and it works for me.

- But things only got worse as I got older, it got serious and I started to also wet my hands (I didn't wet it as much as my feet). Basically, I'll put my hands into my cup and watch my hands and legs which got me scolded by my family because I wet their floor a lot.

- That habit also took a toll on my fingerprints as I failed my immigration checks every single time due to dry hands. They would take me to an office where they asked me questions about what was my full name, date of birth etc since my fingerprint is faded.

- My family tried socks to sleep so that I stop wetting my feet but shortly after I am sent to bed, I would either wet my socks but most of the time I would take them off and throw it somewhere else.

- It is already over 10 years now, and sadly, I haven't found a proper way for me to stop wetting my feet. I still wet it using saliva and water. I don't know what to do but for now when I go to school and I wear covered shoes it works. I have not found any other method.

- To answer @Rome's question I would say it is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), I am not entirely sure,

- Have a nice day/night. To everyone reading this, you are not alone :). Good luck!
Apr 19, 2023
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by: Anonymous

Hi,

So I've been dealing with this my whole life, too, and I've posted on this forum before.

I regularly check to see if there are any updates that might help explain this condition.

I have a condition called "Small Fiber Peripheral Neuropathy" and it appears to be hereditary (my Mom has it). However, she does not suffer from the wet feet & hands ordeal. But I do feel like they're connected. I take gabapentin for the neuropathy & it does seem to help some w/my feet & hands. It's somewhat less intense, so I can even go to sleep at night w/out using a wet towel & lotion sometimes.

I noticed in some past posts that people w/this condition also have family members who have the same problem. I'm not sure if any of this will help anyone, but I thought I had to share.

Best to you all,

Heather
Apr 18, 2023
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by: Anonymous

Sometimes ppl with nerve damage from disorders like multiple sclerosis have sensation of wetness on areas of their body, even when it's dry. So the feeling of dry and wet is a nerve related issue. i really don't think it's psychological or OCD or just a habit.

I think maybe this condition is neurological. Maybe just forward this onto a bunch of neurology research departments..🤔 they might know what is happening. Or maybe they might even be interested in researching this. 🤷
Apr 11, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Severe addiction to wet legs for 25 years.
by: Chikacha

Hi guys.

Same story guys, It is amazing how we are all not seeing each other but behaving alike, yet no hospital understands what this is.

What I am doing to cure myself is. I decided it was the same as drug addiction, so what I did is wash my shoes and everything, I started taking my bath with lots of body soap, wash wash my feet and all, and after that, no cream on my body. just good wash, towel dry and clothes on. Dry my hands when I wash anything and avoid all accidental drops to my legs.

keep a very clean and dry environment. After the first week or a few days, you'll stop caring about the creams and water. After 5 to 7 days I started applying the cream after showering but did not hunger for wetness, it was dying.

Put the cream away and don't move it. Go to the cream after the first week, use it, and walk away. Put the water away from your bedside (unless you absolutely need to drink at night).

Your skin should peel off to produce the most beautiful nails and skin you have ever seen.

You can do this!
Mar 27, 2023
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by: Anonymous

When I was a kid I use every liquid I can find just to wet my feet. Because if I don't wet my feet and it's dry it's uncomfortable and feels itchy. I cannot even sleep if my feet is dry so I use lotion then putting socks on my feet, the problem is that lotion dry so fast. Then I discovered petroleum jelly it last long compared to lotion so I use it every. I mainly use Crocs Sandals instead of slippers when going outside. Gladly my feet doesn't smell even if it's wet.
Dec 22, 2022
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by: Anonymous

So has anyone on this forum (with this condition) actually been diagnosed with autism? Trying to find out where it is coming from.
Dec 19, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Research, Research, Research
by: Anonymous

Longing for the day we get to figure out the scientific reason as to why we have this as a habit. Sadly, I have yet to find studies specific to our situation. If there are any Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Doctors or Medical Researchers out there, please do help us! Willing to be a participant lol
Dec 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		JOIN THE WET FEET SYNDROME FB PAGE HERE!
by: Anonymous

Hi, I’m from the Philippines and I’ve struggled with wet feet syndrome all my life. I created an fb group for us so we can understand each other more. Join here!!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2091612861043122/
Nov 27, 2022
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by: Anonymous

I thought I was the only one that has this problem about 3-4 years ago i started wetting my socks to sleep .since I was 4 I’ve always loved to wear socks but 3-4 years ago i was about to go to bed but I felt my feet dry and not like normal dry like burning of how hot it is dry so I went to the sink and added water on my feet not my socks just feet and went to bed a couple mins after I just decided to go wet my socks and sleep with them like that and I felt so much better it felt really good and comfortable so I started doing it every night and I eventually started doing it during the day but my mom started to smell my bed and how it smelled (the odor of sleeping with wet socks everyday and my feet smelled weird but I still didn’t tell her anything about my weird obsession and after a while I found out that lotions vaselines and conditioner liquid soap and anything that kept my feet wet moist and my mom starting to see that her lotions are missing and our soaps are running out fast .I’m so embarrassed to tell her but I feel like if I don’t I won’t get proper help and the smell to my feet because it’s always moist and in socks is horrible if u have advice please give it to me
Oct 15, 2022
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by: Anonymous

Surprising how I am not alone.

I simply cannot believe that there are other individuals who also have this kind of habit of wetting their feet. In my experience, I also have this strong urge of wetting my feet to the point that I also use my saliva to wet it. I cannot stand having my hands and feet dry and rough. I also use lotion added with a little bit of water but it won't really be successful unless i rub my feet against something that will maintain the sweating or the wet feeling. I've been dealing with it since i was a child and I want to fix it since it is not that hygienic, making my toe nails dirty, and I always make a mess on our floor. I hope to discover a proper diagnosis and cure.

Also, I wrote this as I rub my wet feet against the wall. 🙁
Oct 11, 2022
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by: Anonymous

Hi, glad I'm not alone.

I had this issue since young, probably 5yo. I still remember how it started. Whether was hot that night, I slept in sweaty hand and leg, then I rub both leg and fall asleep. Since then i get addicted thid wet food problem. During younger days, I mostly use saliva to wet my feet else I had difficulty to sleep.

Through my 30 yr experience. I had few ways to reduce, but not cure this so called "addiction:

1. Use mosquito net, put it near to feet, rub in between when needed. It makes u feel the same relief to sleep without getting wet.
2. Wear sock to sleep (wet it if needed).
3. Normal days, wearing cover shoe should be ok without feeling uneasy.
4. Sleep in aircond room, cold air make u sleep easier.
5. During my early days without aircond, I created my own water by sleeping in sweat using blanket.

In short, I feel this is purely due to addiction since young. It is not a serious thing and basically it is harmless. Just like drug addict, Through determination and time, it can be overcome
(Note: I still wet my foot occasionally when sleeping)
Sep 28, 2022
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by: Jeolmi Ph

Hello, I also love my feet being slippery. Not wet but slippery. I used to put lotion but lotion gets dry as time goes by and i noticed too much lotion darkens my feet. Now i use petroleum jelly under my feet and always using rubber slippers to not leave trails on the floor and make my feet slippery for a long time.

You know the feeling of being super thirsty, it makes me feel dehydrated and uncomfortable whenever i cant put petroleum jelly on my feet.

Problem is when i go outside i always got sands on my feet.
Sep 23, 2022
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by: Anonymous

Gosh! I am surprised that there are not few but many people are also having the same habit with my husband. My husband and I were married 14yrs ago. and I have seen him wet his feet before sleeping before marriage.

For me it was not a big deal until i became a mom and now my son also do the same wet his feet every 15 minutes which is annoying for me because i need to clean after their mess. when we sleep they always wet the bedsheet. they even have a dipper under the bed. until it gotten to a point that my husband’s feet became smelly. And I always told him about it he gets sensitive and felt insulted. i pity him, i don’t want to hurt him continuously by consistently reminding him. and i am worried about our son growing up with the same pattern. I really don't know what to do now.

so can any doctors or anyone tell us how we can have an alternate solution with this situation. can you please creat a a facebook group chat ? thank you and God bless everyone
Sep 21, 2022
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by: Anonymous

As a mom, Ive been looking for help for my daughter who always like to wet her feet day and night. She would sleep comfortably when a wet tower is place on her feet. We thought she is the only one doing this but thanks to this forum we now feel relieve as she's not alone.

Thanks for all your comment. Hope and wish there would be cure to solve this issue for young children. God Bless us all .

We are from Kiribati <3
Sep 18, 2022
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by: Anonymous

Same. I feel like my day is not complete if I am not going to wet my feet. But I never used saliva eww haha. Time to time if I feel like my feet needs water I immediately got water for my feet. When I go to bed, I can't sleep if there if I can't wet my feet. Weird haha
Sep 14, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hi guys
by: Anonymous

Ive been following this thread for a long time wish we have a group in fb or any socmed that we can share our thoughts about this.
Sep 03, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Spiritual reasons for wetting the bottom of my feet.
by: Marvreen Gibson

Oh my God, I thought I was the only person on earth that is happen to. I even thought about inventing some kind of sacks that as lotion are some kind of liquid on the inside. I of to sleep with my feet on a towel and a spray bottle with water beside my bed. I go through lotion more the the ordinary person and I also realize I cannot use one with too much oil , it as to be more water base.

I’m going to be 40 years of age in two months and after years of wandering what this was, god as open my eye to the spiritual reason why i am going through this especially from i was a little girl and was able to learn who I am .

Our spirits are from the aquamarine community, yes we are water people . Our strength and powers comes from the water element. We most use it in everything we do to manifest our greatness. Do you realize if you spend too long without water on bottom of your feet you feel like your about to go crazy, lol it almost like fish out of water, so yes we are water people, that’s our element. We don’t only need it for Daily recreational purposes but also as our strength and renewal.

Growth begins at our feet , we are special people. Others may quench there Thirst by drinking water orally but us water people need to wet our feet to really feel quench.
Aug 23, 2022
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by: Anonymous

I made a discord server for people with this "disorder"

Join here: https://discord.gg/25P4N6YM
Aug 06, 2022
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by: Anonymous

Me too, drives. Me insane. I'm in my 50s all my life, but I also seem to have it with my hands as well. But it's weird if I wash my hands or get them wet, I have to put lotion on or they feel dry. I also can't touch certain fabrics like silk, or microfiber been wondering if I'm on the spectrum lol
Jul 13, 2022
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by: Anonymous

Wow!! I’m reading the comments and I feel this immense joy knowing I’m not the only one. I’m twenty and I see people older than me that do the same.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with wet feet. As a child, I used my saliva to moist my feet but as I grew, I knew I had to stop but I needed a replacement so I started using lotions; but not all lotions could satisfy this feeling. I only use certain lotions, especially ones with way less oil in them. I feel miserable when there’s no lotion or water. Wetting my feet makes me feel less creeped out.

I feel a bit relieved knowing I’m not the only one.
Jul 12, 2022
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by: Puneeth

My name is Sai Puneeth I am from India..i have same since I am a toddler now I am 26.I'm seeing lot of comments here are anonymous and if you want to discuss with me mail me at puneethbollikonda@gmail.com
Jul 12, 2022
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by: Feet Towel

I am quite surprised there are plenty of us who almost have the same "habit" of wetting their feet. Mine started when I was just a toddler (so I was told by my mom), it started when I was on my potty training stage. I wasn’t wearing diaper, so apparently I peed on the bed and my feet just so happened to be resting on that part of the bed, that was how it all started. I always peed on the same spot every night and when I was wearing a diaper, I would cry and look for that "wet" part where I could put my feet. That was when my mom started to intentionally pour water on the bed where I could rest my feet because my pee was gross. Haha.


Now, I am already 28 years old and never stopped this habit. What I do is I put plenty of lotion on my feet then wear socks or wet a face towel and put it on my feet. It’s now, feet towel.

Jun 11, 2022
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by: Anonymous

It kinda shocked me when i hear people doing the same thing !
-repeatedly pouring water on my feet.
-foot and palmar hyperhidrosis

Some other symptoms that i experience (may not be causation and correlation) :
-Bad water retention, I drink plenty of water but always feel thirsty
-overactive bladder
-My body temperature is always on the high side, 37.0 - 37.5, & occasionally in fever range (>37.5) but feel "normal".
-stressed easily

Seeing these and now knowing how common it is, I might relate it to having PICA (eg :like how the body lacks iron and hence crave for soil/dirt), seemingly illogical but scientifically proven.
May 03, 2022
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by: Anonymous

I've noticed that most comments come from tropical countries. I also have this form of compulsion to moisturise my hands and feet. It started as a child around 3 or 4, I would repeatedly wet my feet because I can't stand it being dry. Then I discovered lotion or anything with the same consistency.

I am 39 now and I still have no idea what this condition really is. I have hyperhidrosis too which I think is a response to my anxiety. I shudder mildly too as if I'm cold while talking about something which makes me excited. I can't wear flip flops because my feet would get really wet and slippery from sweat. I am from the Philippines but never met anyone as obsessed with lotion as I am. Though I know many who use kulambo (mosquito net) to rub on their feet to give them the same comfort I get from lotion.

Can anyone correlate this to being a sensitive person like being an artist or someone with anxiety disorder? Anyway, I don't really find it a problem now as long as I have my lotion with me all the time.
Apr 26, 2022
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by: Avril

I am really surprised that I am actually not alone in this kind of situation. I can still remember how I started to have this obsession with keeping my feet wet. Back when I was a kid, I caught my older brother pouring out some cooking oil on the floor then stepped on it, leaning his arms over the edge of the table while playing with his feet.

Since then, I started using water instead of oil and just pour it into wherever my feet are resting; on the couch, floor, or during bedtime. I just couldn't stop myself from doing it over and over again until my whole family eventually noticed this and we argue every time.

I am 23 years old now and I just tried to search Google for what kind of disorder this is, so I found this thread and just can't believe that I actually am not the only one suffering. Yes, I am still keeping my feet wet until now. It's weird that my feet smells normal and I often think that maybe I'm a half-mermaid mysekf. hehe!
Mar 30, 2022
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by: Anonymous

It is such a relief to know that I am not the only one suffering with this kind of disorder,syndrome or something??As far as I can remember I have this habit of putting saliva on my feet just to keep it wet. It makes me really uncomfortable not to do it most especially before going to sleep. It is also been a source of embarrassment for me growing up.

But when I am on my teenage years I've discover that lotion would somewhat ease the urge and soothe my feet. There are times that I can control it but it keeps on coming back most likely when I am stressed.

Been searching the net on what specific disorder or syndrome this might be.And honestly, growing up I thought I am the only one having this kind of habit and that built the idea that I am the weirdest person on earth. But when I met one of my cousins in my father side, I noticed that she also have this type of wet foot syndrome as the majority would call this given that she's already married and has kids.

I am really curious if this is hereditary?? I hope that someone on medical field might be interested to do a research about this, it will be a great help for all of us.But somehow I already accepted and live with this habit.Also I been visiting this website but only this time that I have the confidence to share my story. Keep safe everyone, wishing you all good health and peace of mind.

Love,
WetFeet Angel from the Philippines
Mar 23, 2022
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by: Anonymous

As a child, my relatives used to tease me that I'm like a frog because I always wet my feet and I always suffered from Athlete's foot which made my feet smell most of the time. Just like you, I also used my saliva and lotion to keep it wet because I like the satisfaction and something's wrong when it is dry. Another thing I observed at night is that I get the same satisfaction when I rub my feet in a mosquito net specifically the nylon mosquito net. Now that I am 19, I can't sleep without a mosquito net because it makes my feet sweat which gives me same feeling when I wet my feet.
Mar 02, 2022
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by: Pampanga, PH

Thank God, I found this thread. I thought I was weird or idk.
Feb 12, 2022
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by: Wet Feet

If only there is a solution for this disorder. I am from the Philippines as well.
Dec 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Has anyone had any medical problems from this habit?
by: Anonymous

My name is A.C., I'm a 27-year-old male and for as long as I can remember, I've suffered the irresistible urge to keep my feet wet. I was born in the Philippines, but moved to Canada before I turned 1-years-old. Lotion and Vaseline has never worked for me; as someone pointed out, it just feels like dry skin with lotion on top. As a result of this habit, I've dealt with smelly feet for almost as long as I can imagine, and it has always been a source of extreme embarrassment for myself.

I've also noticed that I have hyperhidrosis and my hands have always gotten excessively sweaty for no reason. I also deal with regular daily anxiety and stress. Is it possible that these issues are related? Maybe an overactive adrenal gland which has caused me to sweat excessively and stress, which may have lead to me being accustomed to and liking the sensation of wet feet?

The first issue I started out with was Athlete's Foot. Since I've grown up with this problem, I've commonly had smelly feet which has always been a large source of embarrassment for me. However, I noticed quickly in high school and afterwards that when my feet were not wet, it would become painful to walk.

Fast forward to now, and I am finding that if my feet have dried up since the last time I've dampened them, which has gotten to the point of maybe multiple times an hour, they almost immediately start to crack and blister, and it becomes immediately painful to walk. It feels like walking on literal shards of glass, slicing your feet.

Generally if I am able to wet my feet soon enough, it's almost like the cuts and the cracks disappear and I'm no longer able to feel them. On the other hand, if I am not able to and my feet completely dry out, I get cracks and blisters all over my whole feet and then it becomes near impossible to walk. The only remedy I have found is to wet them and allow them to soften again. I've looked online and fear that I may have trench foot, which takes up to 6 months to fully heal and may require amputation and debridement of skin. I cannot even imagine that process and am horrified at the idea. However, my feet have also looked similar to those photos for almost more than 10 years, and I have not lost any sensation in my feet. I can walk, run, and hike perfectly normal without any pain - so long as my feet are moistened.

So for now, it seems that continuing this habit is more beneficial if I want to actually function. The moment I stop wetting my feet, is the day that I literally will not be able to walk.

I'm writing this hoping that a medical professional can help.
Dec 28, 2021
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by: Claire

I put lotion on my feet at least 10-15 times during the night. I never used saliva or water… but I have been putting lotion on my feet for at least the last 10 years to this extent.

I also think it’s enjoyment of my feet feeling wet which is how I found this forum. Trying to figure out what it is that makes me need to do this. If I am out of lotion I have a very hard time sleeping with dry feet.
Dec 26, 2021
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by: Anonymous

I'm not alone I'm glad when I was a kid I always wet my feet with saliva and my milk on bottle my mom called me a cat by doing that haha i feel like I'm so weird.. Now i used lotion I'm glad that I'm not alone
Dec 15, 2021
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by: Anonymous

Greeting from Malaysia. It feels good that finally I found out that I'm not the only one who have this issue. Since I was a kid I've been using saliva to wet my feet almost all the time whenever I feel my feet is dry. Sometimes I went to the bathroom every 10 minutes to wet my feet.

But now I'm 34 years old and married with 1 daughter, I'm only using Vaseline lotion. It would be great if we could create some facebook group of something just to share our experiences and knowledge about this addiction.
Dec 07, 2021
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by: Anonymous

Hey, I’m a teenage old girl that has always had this problem since I was 2 or 3. I get so ashamed when I step in puffed with bare feet or people see my licking my hands to put on my feet. It’s so difficult when no moisturiser is around and I feel really anxious. I was wondering if there is a proper definition for this cause?

Thanks ~ Anonymous
Dec 06, 2021
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by: Anonymous

I am currently 21 and I have had this problem as long as I can remember. I googled about this a lot but couldnt find much information. I have noticed that if you keep something warm on your feet like a hot water bag, it helps. Mostly because the heat makes the feet moist with sweat probably. So I always sleep with lotion on my feet and put hot water bag on it.

Recently, I read about RLS abbreviation for Resting foot syndrome and most of my symptoms are linked to that. It doesnt say that RLS can be soothed by wetting the feet, but as far as I know the closest I have ever related this experience is to RLS.

Also I noticed my symptoms worsen a day or two before period or during long standing hours. Those days neither lotion works nor the hot water bag. I just suffer most of those nights.
Dec 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frankincense Oil - The Best Relief I Have Found
by: Anonymous

I am 25 and have also been suffering for this for several years now. In the beginning I would use saliva in desperation to soothe it, then I would use lotion (except--it only helped for 15 minutes or so before needing to reapply).

Finally, a few years ago, I was testing various essential oils and, out of all of them, Frankincense gave me relief that lasted through the night. I mix 2-4 drops of Frankincense essential oil with lotion and it completely relieves my feet and allows me to sleep.

I am becoming increasingly more convinced that this is some variation of a nerve disorder. I work night shift at a hospital as a nurse and yesterday, I was surprised while speaking with an elderly patient--he told me that he was having trouble sleeping because he has neuropathy in his feet and forgot to bring his Frankincense oil to the hospital that he uses at hone every night--he said, "I know it sounds crazy, but it's the only thing I've found to bring relief." I couldn't believe that I found someone else who knew about this also!

Anyway, I just thought I would share these insights.. Hopefully someone will benefit from it and we can someday understand what causes this.
Nov 30, 2021
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by: Anonymous

The only product that works for me is Vaseline. Most creams wear off in seconds. I googled Watsons Natural Argan Oil but all I could find was body lotion and hand cream and I’m not sure which one it is. I’d love to try it out if you can tell me which one I should go for.
Nov 30, 2021
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by: Candice

To answer the question on the brand of lotion…. The brand that works for me here in South Africa is the Vaseline Cocoa Butter Range. I have just accepted my uniqueness and learnt to live with it. No use fighting it. Stay blessed all.
Nov 26, 2021
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by: Anonymous

Hi! I’ve been following this thread for a year already. Can you guys suggest the best lotion brand for our condition? I have discovered Watsons Naturals Argan Oil as the most suitable for me because of its greasy effect, but it’s been out of stock in all Watsons stores for weeks now. What other brands do you use aside from Nivea Oil in Lotion?
Oct 24, 2021
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by: Anonymous

OMG! I am so relieved finally to know that I am not alone... As a kid, from wetting my feet with saliva to pouring water inside my shoes I have done everything. My mum always says its your habit . Thank god I am not alone...
Oct 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		I hope you read this and feel better
by: Anonymous

Hi i have also suffered from this and it made my childhood miserable. My parents and siblings were so disgusted by me for using saliva and water to moisturize my feet and when I grew up I started using lotions which made me appear normal a bit .My family members jokingly used to call me by various names like feet lickers and all which made me so uncomfortable. I really felt like an alien but i am so relieved to find this thread. I really hope people do research on this so that future generations doesn't suffer like us and to my fellow people who also have this condition I love you
Oct 09, 2021
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by: Anonymous

its relieving to know im not the only one who constantly needs to drench my feet in water. Not gonna lie, i thought its because i was destined to be half mermaid or something
Sep 30, 2021
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by: Tasha Darby

I found this thread when trying to find out why i need my feet wet to go to bed. This also started when i was a child. Wow, i cannot believe how many people have the same issues and there's no studies for it! i found so many "why do my feet get dry at night" threads and i just know a lot of those people just dont know how to word it. again this is the only thread that pinpointed it.

please email me at tferguso42487@gmail.com ad i am going to bring more light to this.
Sep 27, 2021
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by: Sonia

I use palmers cocoa butter u will thank me later if I got less money or can't find palmers I use nivea cocoa butter they are both deep moisturisers now am no more ashamed of it only down size I have to change my bedsheets every week but I calms me down if I don't put on my feel I get restless and I can't sleep.

My Instagram handle isiwakowen purple hair dp I can send u pictures of the lotion I pray God helps us cos we can live on lotion or watered bed all our life I get extremely cold wen I sleep with my bed wait gives me fever but habits control us when we can't control it God pls interven
Aug 21, 2021
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by: Anonymous

I am 24 years old. I've experienced this since childhood.Its good to know that I am not the only one with this kind of mannerism in the Philippines.

My mother keeps yelling at me whenever I tend to wash my feet over and over again because it makes the floor wet.

I tried to stop doing it but obviously it's an impossible mission for me. I don't know the reason why I keep doing it and don't know what it is called.

I hope that someone from medical field get an interest with this and help us find out what we can do to atleast lessen this behavior.
Aug 15, 2021
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by: Anonymous

Hi everyone.

I first commented on here in 2015 and had linked any further responses to my email, so I have been reading everyones comments for years.

As we can see, this is a sensory-processing issue.

Perhaps you experience this in other ways?
Like if you're tired, do slight sounds sound grating to you? Just the sound of someone breathing or a clock is enough to make you feel crazy?

Are you sensitive to touch? Maybe you don't like when someone touches you repeatedly in one spot because it almost begins to feel like sandpaper?

These are things I experience, along with the wet-feet issue (although I haven't suffered this ailment in years).

Either way... it relates to sensory processing.
This can be a seperate thing, but it is also related to autism. So if you have every felt a bit out of place socially as well.. this might be something to look into.

In the end we are not alone! and the problem we have relates to sensory processing.


Hope everyone is safe in these times. Glad there is some resolve for this issue.
Aug 14, 2021
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by: JE

Im also from Philippines, As a child my siblings looks at me with disgust whenever I use my saliva to wet my feet. Up until now i am 20 yrs old I've learn to use the lotion thats why my feet feels so smooth. Nights without lotioning my feet makes me struggle to sleep a lot and it feels itchy and irritating inside my whole body but I guess the weirdest thing about this is whenever i get hurt or get sick my first resort is to wet my feet. After wetting my feet everything feels normal even im bleeding. I hope we can find the solution for this guys.
Aug 06, 2021
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by: Anonymous

I've been going through since my childhood and was always humiliated to speak to anyone about this. As I scroll through all of your comments it gave me some assurance that I wasn't alone and none of us can figure it out what it really is but we can share our experiences and be supportive to eachother if any one want to reach me here is my email id:puneethbollikonda@gmail.com. I'm from India.
Jul 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same here
by: Anonymous

Hi,I'm already 34 y.o, experienced everything from saliva,urine,socks,lotion.It all started when I was 4 that i felt the urge to wet my feet and even worsen in my mid 20's wherein I also need to wet my hands but thankfully I got over it.Now,the only thing the works for me is a wet cloth on my feet.I'm relieved to know that I am not alone on this.
Jul 11, 2021
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by: Anonymous

Every since i was young i’ve suffered from this, and doctors, dermatologists have all given me no explanation, i’m yet to try a neurologist or psychiatrist. i literally have been put wet socks on and then going to bed for years now there was a point in summer where i didn’t need to die to my feet being sweaty all the time. Has anyone experienced any sort of fungus from doing this? Athletes foot, Tinea, etc. Because i have had a few situations where the constant need for my feet to be wet has gotten to the point of infection.
Jul 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petroleum Jelly is the key
by: Anonymous

I share the same problem. Here I am at 12:44 am can’t sleep because my child hid my petroleum jelly and now I can’t sleep.
Jul 02, 2021
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by: Anonymous

It's kind of good to know that I'm not the only one out there in terms of using spit/saliva to calm this sensation down. I have faced a lot of discrimination about this and people see me as dirty or weird. I wish they had found answers to this
Jun 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help
by: Anonymous

If anyone knows what this is and could help solve this please share. Or do you guys have a group for this, I have the same experience since childhood. Now I use petroleum jelly for a longer effect than lotion. email me pls. meekamagpayo@gmail.com if you have answers hehehe
Jun 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sharing my experience
by: Anonymous

I had the same problem growing up. I used to use saliva when no water is around. I get humiliated when someone catches me doing it, I even wet my bed where my feet is just to pass through the night if I don’t have lotion. I came to know that I can use petroleum jelly for a longer effect. I thought I was the only one. This is the first time I researched about it (06/22/21) cause I am really bothered because I ran out of petroleum jelly and lotion hahahaha
Jun 18, 2021
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by: Anonymous

I came to a point where I peed on the foot side of my bed then soaked my feet on my own pee just to keep my feet wet huhu. Helppppp -.-
May 31, 2021
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by: PILIPINAS

Kabayaaaan ako rin po pareho tayo nang sitwasyon gabi gabi hindi ako malatulog kapag hindi basa yung paa ko. Kaya yung ginagawa ko pabalik balik ako sa kusina para basahiin tyaka na hihiga kapag hindi na basa naghahanap ako ng lotion para pampahid o kung wala naghahanap ako ng menthol oil na pweding ipahid
May 24, 2021
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by: Anonymous

Hi, the comment posted on May 4th, mentioned some family members were able to control it. Can you explain how they controlled it? My daughter use croc and lotion as well but I am hoping to find ways she can somehow control it.
Thanks!
May 23, 2021
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by: Sarah Leblanc

I wet my feet from the afe i can't even remember until I was in my 30s!At age 19 I saw,a dr and was diagnosed with ocd and given meds that made no difference!I never had any explanation for why I felt such a strong urge for my feet to be wet,i kept a spray bottle by my bed!In my 30s I was given seroquel along with some other heavy meds and it knocked me out so hard I stopped!I still get the urge here and there and will lotion up!I am so glad I found this page!
May 04, 2021
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by: Anonymous

I think Its heredetary. Me and one of my brother have this. My father's sister also have this. Some of my cousins said when they're young they also wet their feet but controlled it and now they're not doing it anymore. But me and my brother can't control it. I feel so weird when my feet are not wet. One thing that helped me is crocs sandals and lotion.
Apr 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		coconut oil is my savior
by: Bebo

I thought I'm the only one who uses litres of coconut oil to make my feet not to get dry,I carry bottle with me wherever I go ,if my feet gets dry I feel,I feel somesort of brain cramp
Apr 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Seemingly natural but good to know other people do this as well.
by: Anonymous

I share the same similarities with the others here, been reading and checking on this page for quite some time now and hopefully we get a better explanation of why we may have these tendencies.

Though it seems close to OCD for some, to me it seems just natural. When outside I also prefer closed shoes rather than slippers, I just generally don't like the feeling of my feet drying up or the sensation of random grit from the dirt. This is why I am usually fine outdoors.

At home is a different story, I usually just like to 'moisturize' my hands, feet, and face with just water. I put a little water on one hand, let it drop to the feet as I spread the water to coat the other hand, rub my feet to do the same while rubbing my face as well.

Moisturizer is another thing that I always have beside me when I am sitting at home in front of my pc for both work and play. I also put moisturizer on my feet while massaging them, its always just water or moisturizer.

At night I always have heavy pillow placed on my feet to keep them warm, before going to bed I also wet my feet with water.

I am not sure if its the same with everyone else but as a kid, if I slept with the AC on (plus I didn't use pillows on my feet or even use blankets back then) - when I wake up my feet feel cold to the touch, this was to the point that when bathing - as I mix in some boiling water from the pot to the tub and test the mixture for that warm temperature - whilst it was hot to the touch it felt like almost nothing on my then cold feet.

As of writing this I've put lotion once, and sprayed some water over two times on my feet.
Apr 13, 2021
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by: Anonymous

I periodically visit this site to see if someone may have an answer. Unfortunately nobody has found any...I think this problem may be a nerve disorder of some kind(?)

A common trait seems to be that it starts early in life. Most people have experienced this since childhood. It must be some sort of genetic condition that may effect other areas of health or functioning(?) Someone out there in the medical community must be interested in this as it may lead to knowledge that could benefit other more serious conditions in a general sense.

If anyone knows anyone that may be involved in any area of medicine that may be related to this type of condition, please forward this site...Perhaps it may trigger interest and further investigation and we may know the answer to this mysterious condition.
Apr 13, 2021
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by: Ankit jaiswal indian

So basically i been suffering from this disorder all of my life now 22 still it hard to convince ppl what i been suffering from i casually labelled it as some OCD. At some point i tried to research whats wrong with me but internet didnt give me anything nd recently i came across this forum nd glad i found that i am not alone so basically i wet my feet like all the time thi this sudden urge to keep my feet moist and wet idk how when and why it started since noone in my entire family have seen something like this they ignore it by calling it my habit but i still dont have the ans why am i suffering from this disorder but theres this sense of relieve that am not the only one
Mar 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		I’m so glad I’m not the only one!!
by: Anonymous

This urge started when I was young, I just don’t know why but it got worse as I got older. I couldn’t sleep at night and sometimes I’d sleep when there’s sunlight already. When there’s no lotion, I’d wet my big towel and I would wrap it around my feet. It just became a mannerism for me but I’m trying to control it nowadays and now I just buy 650ml bottle of lotion every month just to keep my feet not feeling like the sahara desert. 😅
Feb 22, 2021
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by: Anonymous

I started doing it when I was like 3 or 4. I always got scolded by my parents and was made fun of by everyone when they eventually discover that I rub my feet with saliva. The scolds got worse and worse when I was like 7.

I’m 17 now but I still have the urge to wet my feet with something. I’ve replaced it with lotions and any kind of things that I can rub my feet instead of using saliva. I really thought I was the only one who does that but thank god I'm not. I always felt bad when I did that as a child. I still do because when some of my relatives bring that up again to mock me in a conversation I just wanna crawl beneath the frigging floor itself.

I need someone to confirm if this is a sensory disorder or not cuz I wanna know if there is a reason. Please :')
Feb 18, 2021
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by: MeToo1134

I thought something was wrong with me. I do the exact same thing. I use so much lotion. I found that diabetic lotion works well but as much as I use it tends to get expensive so I use store brands.

I really thought there was something wrong with me. I've been doing this all my life. As I kid I would use saliva as well.

As an adult I can't sleep comfortably with out applying lotion on my feet. Is there anything that can be done to stop this??
Feb 17, 2021
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by: Anonymous

I have the same mannerism!! What lotion do you guys usually use for your feet and palms? The greasier the better!
Feb 13, 2021
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by: Anonymous

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by: hi

i thought i was the only one!!
No words to say my problem to a doctor...
Feb 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Was Looking for a Video and Found This
by: Anonymous

I have the same issue since I was young. Sometimes my mother gets upset because I consume a bottle of lotion too quickly.

I remember way back, I saw one of the stories in Jessica Soho about a guy that I think had the same condition as mine. He likes putting used cooking oil to his feet. I don't remember the rest of it because I was too young when I watched it.

Today, I decided to find the video on the internet, but I found this instead. I'm glad because this makes me feel less weird. But I'm still hoping to find that video.
Jan 09, 2021
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by: Sam

I am almost convinced that this is ocd, I had this, "addiction" for 10 years before I became a germaphobe, I later learned how to deal with my ocd and the "addiction" left with it, returned a couple of days ago though 🤒. But yeah, im almost 100% sure this is ocd!!
Jan 06, 2021
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by: Anonymous

Oh my God!!!! You all don't know how happy I am to find out I'm not the only one with this condition. I have been dealing with this since I was a little girl, I'm almost 28 now and it still hasn't stopped. It has become so very hard to live with. I have been doing it for so long it has affected my palms and feet, I can't even be in romantic relationships or even platonic ones cause I'm scared of their reactions when they find out.

I don't even like leaving the house cause I hate how my palms and feet feel when I'm outside. If I have to sleep over at someone else's house I always make sure I bring socks along. I'm sure my friends and everyone else think I am weird by now.
Just decided to Google why I'm like this and I found this, y'all are so awesome. Just knowing I am not the only one out there going through this surely makes me feel better.

Thank you so much
Dec 28, 2020
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by: Anonymous

Hi, I also have the same problem. I can't sleep properly without having my feet wet. I always put lotion and if there's no more lotion, I use a spray that has water in it. If I may ask, is this a serious problem? Is it normal? Why does this happen to us?Does this have something to do with our mental health? Please tell me how to solve this problem. T_T
Dec 25, 2020
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by: Anonymous

My family and friends keeps asking why I always wet mg feet every time it gets dry, or putting lotion or vaseline on my foot... This is a habit I can’t sleep without.. i can’t even sleep without putting any on my feet. It is shameful to say but when Im on other houses, I still use mu saliva to wet my feet☹️☹️ What does our cases called??☹️☹️☹️

Marjorie, Ilocos Norte
Dec 18, 2020
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by: Anonymous

Dang, my childhood was so bad that I had to put my own saliva into my feet just so I couldn't feel it dry. Feels good to meet people who have the same experience!
Dec 16, 2020
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by: Anonymous

I have this havib of putting lotion on my feet before i go to sleep it used to be so bad id cry
Dec 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		WOAH!
by: Anonymous

Woah upon reading this I never thought me and my brothers are the only ones
Nov 28, 2020
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by: Alexander

Hi Im a 20 year old. And I have this kind of problem back when I was 6 years old. I hate the feeling of dryness on my foot where it feels like Im walking in high-noon desert. When I was a child I always had this wet towel covered in my feet just to help me ease to sleep right away. My parents were mad because I also get wet the bed because of the wet towel. Until they let me do my thing.. Right now I think this kind of problem got worse because the towel don't work for me anymore.. Now I just wet the part of my bed where will my feet will lay.. By reading this article Im happy in a weird way that Im bot the only one having this problem..
Nov 13, 2020
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by: Anonymous

so i had the curiosity to find my syndrome and helly yeah. im not the only one.

i thought im the only using saliva to wet my feet when he was a child. Nice reading.
Sep 22, 2020
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by: Anonymous

i also have this but my family only know this and my parents are very angry if i do saliva in my put and idk if im the only one who have this crazy thing thanks that i found this site im not the only one
Aug 10, 2020
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by: Anonymous

I'm kind of relieved to see I'm not the only one with this problem and I feel For you all. For as long as I can remember, I've had the intense pathological need to avoid the sensation of my hands or feet feeling dry. It's mainly the palms of my hands or soles of my feet. It mostly bothers me at night.

When I was young, I would use Vaseline or anything else that was available, but if there wasn't anything, saliva would have to do. Then I learned that I just had to have lotion around all of the time, especially if I was at someone else's house. Even though I would frequently wake up and have to reapply lotion at night, it worked for a while. But it has gradually gotten worse over the years where lotion with socks doesn't work and I really struggle trying to find the right kind of lotion- which changes all the time. I most recently have to have a wet washcloth on my nightstand and lotion, of course, so I can wet my feet AND apply lotion. This too is no longer enough.

I can't seem to get to sleep fast enough before the lotion dries and I wake up multiple times at night having to reapply. It's truly driving me crazy at this point and I think I'm going to go see a hypnotist or something!

Sorry for the long, drawn out story, but I'm 46 and I've never known of anyone else having this problem, so it's just so nice to be able to find other people who can relate. Thanks!
Jul 16, 2020
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by: Anonymous

Lol,I thought I was the only one having this kind of feeling that I won't feel comfortable if my feet are too freaking dry. Lotion Really helps if I need to feel comfortable and sleep fast but some lotion, the moist don't really last long.

Hello fellow wet footers xD.
Jul 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		It worked for me
by: Anonymous

Hello

I have the same problem, lotion works for me as well, but if I don't have it on hand, I'll get up and wet my socks and put them on while wet... Best feeling ever. I haven't told my husband what's going on with me so I'm kind of a shame when we are both up and the bed is wet.
Jun 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I found something that works
by: Lisa

After almost 45 years of searching I have found something that works for me and my feet. Not only did I have the need to keep my feet moist since the age of 4 But for the last few years I have also had my feet feeling hot and painful when I’m in bed causing me to not be able to sleep.

To solve the moisture problem I have found a lotion that actually soaks into the skin quickly and has a special formulation to soak in deeper then any other lotion which causes longer lasting results. To battle the issue of painful, hot feeling there is a additional product I get from the same online manufacturer. It is a essential oil in a roll on container which makes it soo easy to apply. Are you open minded to purchasing direct from a manufacturer? Just imagine being able to go a full day or more without needing to wet your feet.

The way I see it you have three choices, 1) you can continue as you are doing, re-wetting your feet several times a day 2) keep hoping for a solution or that the feeling will go away or 3) contact me for the information and try this product which has a 100% money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with it. Pm me on Facebook for more info. The product is US based and available to ship to 19 countries currently. I want to help you Feel the relief I’ve received by connecting you with the manufacturer. https://www.facebook.com/lbreid1
May 31, 2020
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by: Anonymous

Hi, guys. I'm just like you. I can't help but keep my feet wet because.. Well, you know that nagging, intrusive thought and feeling that your feet is just too dry. I really wish we had a Facebook group or something so that we can help each other out. It feels so reassuring that someone actually understands what you're going through.
Apr 15, 2020
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by: Anonymous

I'm 51 now and I still want my feet wet, it started when I was still young and I thought there is something wrong with me, I go to the bathroom and wet my feet, and back again when it dries, I have tried saliva too, but it stinks, one time my mother saw me wetting my hands with saliva she got very mad and she threaten to chopped my hands off. So I always try to hide it. And a cousin of mine, has the same problem, actually 2 of my cousin both from my father side, and she was the one that suggested lotion. I have tried lotion and I never used my saliva again which is great because saliva stinks when it dries. But now I am using Vaseline petroleum jelly,, for me it is much better than lotion, it stays longer on my feet. Glad to have found this page and knowing that someone out there is like me.
Apr 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hmm, my fellow wet-feeters!!!
by: Anonymous

Whao! I must say it's been kind of fun reading all these comments. I can absolutely relate with almost all these experiences!

I'm from Nigeria (so at least it isn't endemic in just one particular area!) and I also have this disorder. I think it's in the SPD category, i.e. we're just overly sensitive.

First, I try not to think of myself as weird cos I didn't make myself this way! It's just that it's been hard being around people who just can't understand you!

Anyways, I just try to reduce the wetting cos I think in the long run, it would really make your feet vulnerable to fungal infections.
Apr 11, 2020
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by: Ricci Gamiao

I'm glad that I found this website where I can share my personal experience with people that can relate. When I was a kid, I'd run in the middle of the night to the bathroom just to pour water on my feet (we had no lotion). I hate and get anxious when my feet and hands are so dry. I even put a sock on after putting a lotion just to keep my feet moisturized. I also always sleep with my lotion and it feels damn good.

Apr 10, 2020
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by: Anonymous

So this isn’t an everyday thing for me, but it happens a lot, definitely during warmer times of the year and it’s been going on since I was a kid (I’m 30 now). I’ve never used saliva, just thick lotion, like body butter and literally have to slab it on my hands and feet. If I don’t fall asleep before it soaks in I have to do it again. Also, sometimes I wake up and have to re-apply. Not sure what it’s all about, just always assumed it was allergies or something along those lines.
Apr 03, 2020
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by: Anonymous

I literally cannot sleep if my feet or hands are dry. If I’m sleeping at a friends house and don’t have lotion with me I HAVE to spit on my hands otherwise I can’t sleep. It’s terrible especially when you’re really tired and are already in bed about to fall asleep and then you realize your feet are super dry and you have to get up to put lotion on them. Another terrible thing about this is that once I put the lotion on, I can’t get out of bed otherwise my feet will get dirty and bring crumbs onto the bed which I also hate.
Mar 18, 2020
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by: Calvin

Hey guys i saw all your comments and i just felt so good because i found someone just like me cause since i was little i always thought that i was weird and all and fam thought of that too they think that im not normal and they always force me to stop doing it that it comes to the point that i had to take some beating just to stop me from wetting my hands and feet but still didnt stop me from doin cause i just cant, and i also cant seem to complete my day if not wetting em and now im at my 20s i still feel weird and anxious about this im thinking about going to the doc but im ashamed of what theyre gon think me yknow should i go or nah cause i felt that i have to atleast know what this is and if its curable. Jsyk guys im really happy that i found this site im so relieved that im not the only one thats like this :D :D :D
Mar 15, 2020
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by: SAM

Someone commented this before but this feet wetting addiction is DEFINITELY OCD! No doubt about it! If you want to stop wetting your feet constantly, go see someone that can help you minimize, if not help you completely get rid of this! I'm also suffering from TMAU, someone tell me if they're suffering from this too.
Mar 14, 2020
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by: Anonymous

Wow!!! I had to put lotion on my feet ever since childhood. I guess I was lucky I didn’t get into licking and the lotion would only be at home bare footed. Now I feel like certain brands are too waxy and I may have developed fungus or something because it feels different like water will work (cooling) for only a minute, one lotion won’t, in socks is better, but having my feet sweat a little is better.

I also have anxiety (all my life), I suffer from hyperhydrosis (extreme sweating feet and hands). When I read "SPD" it encompasses another thing I have, mysophonia (fight it flight reactions to certain noises).
Mar 06, 2020
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by: Anonymous

I personally use Vaseline cocoa butter lotion. I can’t use straight Vaseline, it’s too greasy for my liking. At night, I prefer to put a good amount (more than usual) on my feet and put socks on. It helps to keep them moisturized throughout the night.

I previously commented on here about a year ago, I’m still not sure what it is, but it’s been a lifelong issue.

I have an issue with circulation and anxiety. I think those two combined contribute to this, as I am almost always sweating (hands and feet), and when I’m not I absolutely need to put lotion on.

Does anyone here suffer from anxiety/circulation issues?
Mar 01, 2020
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by: Anonymous

When I was I kid, I always use my saliva to wet my feet cause it feels more comfortable, but one day my mom sees what am I doing she scolds me. Until now 1000ml of vaseline lotion i only used it for 1 month and then buy a new one I exchange my saliva to lotion to wet my feet until now, I love to wet my foot and my hands 😍.it's weird but I'm satisfied
Feb 25, 2020
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by: Anonymous

I can only use vaseline and nothing else cause I feel like lotion and water disappears as soon as I apply them. (if you guys know any better solution better plz let me know) I'd also like to meet other people with the same condition!! What would be the best platform to create a group chat?
Feb 21, 2020
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by: Anonymous

Can we all say what we do to keep our feet wet at night? I'd love to compile a list.
Feb 13, 2020
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by: Anonymous

I actually have the same addiction. When I was a child I used alcohol and wet cloth to be satisfied. I also used wet socks and wore them all night long, it feels really good. My mom always thought that my brothers peed on the bed because it is always wet in the morning.

And then I met lotion. (I also tried petroleum jelly, but lotion is still the best.) And my life started to change.

'til now, I wake up during my sleep just to put some lotion on my feet.
My son hàve the same addiction with me.
Feb 12, 2020
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by: Candy from South Africa

Hello wet feet friends... we are so strange and unique at the same time and I am so happy that I am not alone in this obsession ha ha! Can we please connect via Facebook or Instagram or whatever platform you prefer. I have already connected with a friend abroad, we have some good chats. Let's make a small community. Are you guys and gals in??
Feb 10, 2020
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by: Anonymous

Hi everyone I thought I was the only one in this as a child I love playing with water a lot sometimes my mum will scold me before I left the bathroom there was a particular time they asked my brother question in his school that what lives under water lol the craziest answer was meee! I’m 30years now and I still pour water on my feet on top of my bed before I can sleep calmly, it makes me feel calm and I just rub my feet where there is water
Jan 31, 2020
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by: Anonymous

I have the same issue, now i got used to putting on socks 24/7 summer and winter cz it keeps my feet sweaty everybody around me asks me why i don't take off my socks even my mother doesn't understand and makes me take them off and it's always the most frustrating and worst feeling ever also i'm used to my hand being dry but it's always bad in the mornings and it puts me in the worsr mood ever
Jan 25, 2020
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by: Anonymous

Wow, all my life I thought I was the only 1, I've had this issue since childhood i always have to wet my feet before i can go to bed and the moment it dries up i get uncomfortable when I'm awake that is.

I'm always pouring water on my feet before i can really get comfortable, it even made me wonder how people can feel comfortable with their feet dry throughout. The condition really bothers my family and even friends back in boarding school but i just didn't know how to stop it for a longer period of time, eventually I end up giving in and wetting my feet again, I've always hoped for a day that I'll find a permanent solution to this condition.
Jan 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		So do I
by: Anonymous

I am also like this. I can’t sleep without making my feet wet using my saliva or pour water on my bed near my feet. I’m very curious why I’m like this. Is there any explanation about this?
Dec 24, 2019
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by: Risal (IM FROM INDONESIA) contact me at @ccrsxx Instagram

OMG I'm not the only one. Many people around me think I'm such weirdo because of this. My mom too has this kind of problem. I wonder if this genetic or something.

It's really annoying to have this kinda addiction, I even called this problem addiction lol.

I literally can't sleep before I put lotion to my hand and my feet, even sometimes I woke up 2-4 times in the middle of the night found that my hand and feet were dry, and I had to put lotion to sleep again. And sometimes my hands and feet are so sweaty when I was in the middle of doing something, I think that's the most annoying of this problem.

I used to use saliva (I know it's so gross lol) and water too when I was children, but now I use lotion because it's more comfortable than water and saliva of course lol. I don't know exactly when was the first time this started. But I'm sure it was probably in 2th or 3th grade. Now, I'm 17 and still have this problem. Damn it, I didn't realize that I've been doing this for more than 10 years.

I'm really glad that I found this forum discussion lol, I just bored and search this. AND VOILA!! FOUND IT. I've never thought many people are like me too.
Dec 20, 2019
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by: friendly_neighbor

I also have this strange addiction to always want to wet my feet. I use saliva or pee just to make my feet wet. During my childhood, I was caught by my aunt wetting my feet using my pee while I was eating. I was using my right hand to eat and left hand to wet my feet with my pee. I was so embarrased I didnt leave my room and doesnt want to go to school the next day.

As I get older, I make sure that I stock up on lotion or petroleum jelly. I always prefer lotion specifically the jergens brand because it lasts longer. I am now 35 and still have this strange addiction to always want to make my feet wet.
Dec 06, 2019
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by: Anonymous

I recently moved to Nevada and I analyzed that I cannot sleep with dry hands or feet… it freaks me out so bad. I don't use spit or pee but I do like to use lotion before bed. I literally moisturize them like my hands and body and I sleep comfortably afterwords.
Dec 01, 2019
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by: Georgia

Hello my wet feet friends. I am 51 years old but never grew out of it. I now use lotion. It is some type of sensory perception disorder. We are very sensitive. I have some serious allergies. But I just adjust and always sleep with something heavy on my feet.
Nov 27, 2019
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by: Anonymous

Hi I'm from Philippines..my 5 y.o daughter have the same condition. She frequently ask for lotion, oil or even wet her feet and hands with her saliva. When I asked her why she do that she said it's not comfortable that she felt that her feet and hands are dry. I think it was not normal hence I search the web and found this site. Its a bit relief that she's not the only one. However I want to help her overcome this if it's possible or be able to know what to do. Can someone provide answers???thanks!

Loving mother..
Nov 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same
by: Anonymous

Please help. Why is this happening to all of us?
Nov 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Glad im not the only one
by: Anon

I have this feeling where i go nuts when i dont get my feet wet, i would even go as far as using urine just to get my feet wet so i mostly go get a bottle of water and put it beside my bed. my parents are getting mad at me like 80% of my whole life because the smell of my bed is so horrible. anyways just wanted to share this and im so glad im not a special person to have this.
Nov 12, 2019
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by: Mayang

I am glad that I am not the only one.
Nov 08, 2019
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by: Keri

I had this condition since i was a child i mostly use lotions and have to keep my feet moisturized at all times,i am 21 now and have psychological problems(mild ocd,social anxiety,depression).i never brought this up with my psychiatrist but after reading this i think i should.i do it like it was a normal thing but its not.I'm sure this has something to do with ocd because its a incessive need to do something .I will comment again after i bring this up with the psychiatrist and tell you if it does have something to do with ocd.I hope everyone gets help.
Oct 30, 2019
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by: Anonymous

It all started when I was 4 years of age. I cant control myself from wetting my feet.bit feels like i would be anxious nif i didn't do this from time-to-time. Now i am already 31 years old and i am already a nurse educator. I highly believe that this condition bis called Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It's a psychological problem that wouldnlead to stress and anxiety if our ritual is not done frequently. Try to OCD in the web and see for yourself if all the symptoms are the same.
Oct 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Love y'all
by: Sam

Mine is quite different, i can only wet my feet w my salv and water. Glad im not the only one.
Oct 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible condition
by: Anonymous

I’m wondering if this is related to hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism? I have hypothyroidism. Does anyone else here have this condition?
Oct 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		We are exactly the same.
by: M

I really thought I was the only one.When I was a child I also use my saliva to wet my feet and I am so ashamed because my classmate saw me doing it. And now as an adult,I'm using lotion or petroleum jelly. Really can't sleep if I don't put any and I woke up 3-4 times to re apply.Hoping that we could find out what condition is this and how to overcome it.
Oct 04, 2019
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by: Beverly

Oh no !!😁 I thought I am the only person doing weird lol🤣. Sometimes I am wondering if Im adopted child of my parent? Where did I came from? or my real parent are from under the sea? Am I mermaid? 😂😂
Sep 29, 2019
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by: Anonymous

Oh Gosh!i thought i am the only stupid person who'd done that stupid stuff , like using my saliva to get my feet wet back then when i was a child. I even wounded my feet bc of constant wetting it . Like i actually can't walk normally bc of the wounds it's like my feet were rotten. But now, the thing never ditch me. I still have this longing of wanting my feet to be poured with water . Even my hands sometimes. Gosh. Thank y'all for the similarities
Sep 29, 2019
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by: Reid

As a child I remember putting saliva on my feet at night so I could sleep as my feet felt to dry. Before putting socks on to go to school my mom would put lotion on my feet as I complained that my feet felt dry and I could not wear my socks.

To this day, most nights I have to put lotion on my feet or I can not sleep. Sometimes I get up 2-3 times a night to reapply the lotion. If my feet are dry when in bed, its like it initiates restless leg syndrome. Some lotions work longer then others, some soak in very fast while others don’t seem to do anything. Actually, I often have to lotion my feet, legs (up to my knees), hands and arms before bed.

I will sometime cover myself in baby lotion after a shower, but before drying myself off. This helps to moisturizer the body. This seems to help with the issue for a day or two, except for the feet at night.

I know I do not drink enough water and was told this could be part of the problem.
Sep 14, 2019
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by: imrn

I am 24 years old man. I am also enduring such addictive obsession. I want my feet to be wet while exposed to air,while sitting,lying on bed. If water or any substance aren't available,i have no other choice than using saliva. It is quite shameful. I have to do such thing sneaking way when people are around me. I can't sleep if feets are dry. I thought i am thr only one stupid having such weird obsession. Whole Internet has no data on that syndrome of psychological disorder except this page. :(
Sep 09, 2019
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by: Ray

Wow I'm truly surprised that I'm not alone with this weird obsession!! I'm at a point that I don't want to be treated, even thinking about it drives me mad. I just want to wear shoes filled with vaseline. I get anxiety when I don't put on vaseline on my feet or when I use other brands.I just want to know what this weird thing is called (and a lifetime supply of vaseline)
Aug 30, 2019
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by: Jacs

Wow 😮 I just needed to wet my feet, and thought I need to figure this out. I am so happy others understand. My friends call me mermaid 🧜‍♀️ Jacs bc I constantly need hands and feet wet bc I love swimming also. So they say im out water to long. 😂 so excited to meet you all and learn from each other. I def have to have them wet at bedtime or can not go to sleep. So happy not alone anymore.
Aug 26, 2019
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by: Willoh

I’ve struggled with this for years. It keeps me up almost every night! I have to moisturise my feet atleast 3 or 4 times before I even try to go to sleep. Water works too but I find moisturiser lasts longer. It makes me feel so uncomfortable and anxious, I have to take moisturiser with me whenever I stay away from home, if I don’t have any I can’t sleep and get really frustrated. I thought it was just me and never thought to even try googling until now, I wish there was something to solve it !!
Aug 21, 2019
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by: Anonymous

So strange! Me too. Not every night but sometimes my feet feel so uncomfortably dry that I need to put lotion on them and seal it in with socks, it will absolutely interrupt sleep! Such an uncomfortable feeling, hope you all find ways to cope!
Jul 30, 2019
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by: Anonymous

Hi. I've been experiencing the same situation but with both my hands and feet. I always want it wet specially when i'm going to sleep. I can't literally sleep if my feet and hands are not wet. I always carry a lotion or oil when i'm going out of our house. How can i solve this problem?
Jul 05, 2019
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by: Anonymous

I have same experience also..I can't sleep without putting lotion or water in down side of my bed then rub my feet there to get wet...even now I'm married I'm still doing this...and sometimes when I get the satisfaction of getting wet feet there where a times I want to stop the sweating I will put socks on it..still I'm doing this almost everyday
Jul 03, 2019
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by: Caleb

Hi, Ive been experiencing the same thing, it feels UNCOMFORTABLE when dry and it bothered me that I thought I was alone. But I'm happy I'm not!
We need a support group for this! My IG is cable.layton please DM me so we can talk!
Jul 03, 2019
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by: Caleb

Its amazing to know I'm not alone here. I've never met anyone like me and this makes me feel a lot better. Let's help each other! My IG is cable.layton DM so we can talk about our experiences!
Jul 01, 2019
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by: Anonymous

I cannot even remember when it started, but I am 20 now and this longing has only worsened. I wake up in the middle of the night if my feet has gone dry and have to wet it before falling asleep again. The same problem is with my hands- I like them wet too.

It's disappointing to know why there isn't any information about this on Internet except this site which is just us helpless people sharing our experiences. Upto today, I had forced myself to believing that I developed a really bad addiction of wetting my palms and feet since a young age, but looking at all your posts it seems that it is some sort of disorder.

If anybody knows more about this then pls do help.
Jun 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Me too! I love you all!
by: GeorgiaT

My entire life to this day. As child used slept in socks and wet in water before got in bed not until I got married did I adjust to using lotion. I love you all and we are special. I have rare blood, I am allergic to everything, and had spontaneous combustion where my skin will swell and heat up. It is just now one of my darling children who wanted to know and researched and found you guys. God Bless you all. We are amazing.
Jun 12, 2019
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by: Angel b

Wow. I'm 29, I've never even thought to look this up!!! I've done the whole spot feet thing until I got older too. Now water or lotion! Lol this is wild.
USA, GA
Jun 09, 2019
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by: Anonymous

Me too my parents and my aunt always talk about how I always wash my feet even though it was not dirty and everytime they ask me about it I can't answer because I don't know what to say. I always feel ashamed when they see me washing or soaking my feet. This started when I was 7 and I always got scolded because of this and my aunt teases me that I was "pinaglihi" to frogs.
Jun 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Glad I wasn't the only one when I saw this thread, Is this a disorder? I really would like to know
by: NoobMaster69

It'll all began when I was like 4-5 years old, I always thought I'm the only one who keeps doing this thing (until this day)

I felt ashamed at myself for doing this but it feels comfy as hell when I put wet stuff on my feet, I just can't help it. And If I dont put any wet stuff at my feet, I just can't sleep or I really feel uncomfortable and annoyed as hell.. I did some research through google, because I feel like it may be a sign of disorder or might be a type of Illness that's why I'm kinda scared for myself but I just can't find any answers!! Is it a rare disorder or something? (You can call me being paranoid, but the fact that I can't find any answers to this makes me uncomfortable)
Jun 02, 2019
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by: Iann

I thought I'm the only one who's like this 😭😭😭
May 30, 2019
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by: John

When i was so young i used to wet my feet with saliva. When i get to highschool i change my source of wetness into lotion until now. I cant sleep without lotion on my hands and feet.
May 17, 2019
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by: Anonymous

Oh my god my 9 year old licks his finger and then rubs it between his toes before putting on socks!!! I was just thinking to myself "what is wrong with my child" this is what caused me to google and lead me here!! I’m glad to know people have heard of this Bc I sure haven’t
May 16, 2019
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by: Anonymous

Hi. I truly hope someone would read this and let us know what works best or if they know what type of issue this is. My 8 years old daughter has been having this problem for a year now. She says her feet (and palms) are so uncomfortable she has to spit in it to keep it wet. It keeps her awake at night and sometimes when I visit her school for classroom help, i would catch her spitting in hands to keep it wet. I am trying to convince her to use lotion but at this point, she refuse because she does not like the feel of lotion. Hopefully I’ll work her towards it.

I will keep coming back to this site in hope of answers. Thank you for starting this thread!
May 12, 2019
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by: Zain Saqib

This is very helpful. Gives me confidence that I am a normal boy and not someone who should be hated. I will now try to see how can I address this issue. People spoke much about problem but did not advised solution or at least reason why this is happening. Comment that part too.
May 12, 2019
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by: M Zain

I'm glad it is not only me.I couldn't sleep because I always felt I am standing in a desert I always felt that my feet want's to be wet all the time. I'm glad it is not only me 😊🙂

I'm of 11 I don't know what would happen when I will be young. When my feet want's to be wet I feel like I am a amphibian for example frog it dies when he is not wet

Is good to know that I am only not the one with this problem.
Apr 27, 2019
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by: Anonymous

Oh wow! I’m overwhelmed by the number of people who also have this weird "habit" (and here I thot I was the only one HAHAHA) Kidding aside, mine started when I was toddler. I peed on my bed and when I went back to sleep my feet was on that wet part where I peed (this is according to my mom). According to her also, I would always do this cycle, pee, put my feet on the wet part so what my mom did was to deliberately soak my bedding in the foot part so I wouldn’t have the need to pee on it.

When I got older (and up until now), I wet a cloth (an old garment or piece of cloth) and put it on my feet, I call it "mawasa"- in our native language which is Maguindanaon, MAWASA means BASA. I tried using lotion then socks but it’s not satisfying and comforting compared to the wet cloth. Well, I just hope there’s some kind kf scrientific explanation for this weirdness.
Apr 06, 2019
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by: Anonymous

I really thought I was the only one! such a relief haha
Mar 09, 2019
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by: Anonymous

At least, Im not the only one experiencing it. It started when I was a kid longing to wet my feet whenever I feel the thirst of my feet to water. Its not comfortable especially when going to sleep. The only remedy I take for now is to lotion/oil my feet. Hope medical practitioner can help us to resolve our wet feet issue.
Mar 04, 2019
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by: Nicole

I am 19 and had ALWAYS been addicted to my feet being wet, I remember as a kid I did not discover the comfort lotion gives yet so what I do, if outdoors is wet my feet with water (one time I remember using mouthwash because for some reason I could not get water and it's the only liquid accessible, and I do not remember why lol) and if indoors especially when I'm about to sleep I'll have something like a pillow for example where I can put my feet on and rub against, it's usually things with very smooth and silky texture. And till now I am 19 I still do the same although more on wetting my feet than putting on lotion, the times I go to the bathroom every ten minutes to wet my feet is uncountable.

I am worried that it might lead to serious condition to my feet or any illness of some kind..
Mar 03, 2019
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by: Anonymous

I'm amazed at how many people have this. I don't know when this started for me, as I don't have a lot of memories from my childhood, but I've been excessively lotioning my feet for as long as I remember. I'm currently watching my aunt's house, and panicked when I realized I forgot my lotion. She had some, so I took the risk of using hers before bed.

It's currently 4 in the morning and this is the 6th-10th time I've been awake tonight because the lotion dries too quickly. I just can't stand it feeling like sandpaper between my big and second toes.

But I'm so happy I found this thread.
Mar 01, 2019
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by: I used to have this

I used to have this habit or disorder when I was younger but I'm glad that I manage to overcome and change this through overthinking about it and practice. I know how shameful it is especially when you're in public or with your friends and you felt the need to wet your feet with anything to ease your uneasiness.

But up to this day I want to know what causes it or any explanation about this issue. I guess no related study about this topic has ever made yet.

Good luck to everyone who are suffering with this habit I hope just like me you would help yourself to lose this habit.
Feb 17, 2019
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by: Anonymous

I have this mannerism too. The constant need to wet my hands n feet even in public has been very embarrassing. I suffer athletes foot too, infections of the toe nails. And i know that fungi like moist environments. Yet i find it soo hard to drop this habit.

Once my hands and feet are not wet, it feels like I am in extreme harmattan... please some 1 help!
Feb 16, 2019
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by: SP - Canada

I too have this ‘condition’, and have my entire life.

I am 23 years old, and since I can remember I’ve always had what I thought or subsequently classified as hypohydrosis. The only reason I came to that conclusion was because of the sense of relief I got after masking my hands and feet with lotion - profuse sweating. I’m assuming this is because the clogging of my pores.

I can remember at age three consistently licking my hands (gross, I know!) just to mask this terribly irritating feeling. I do not have eczema. It’s like crawling beneath my skin, which although not always visible, can sometimes be seen as my hands ‘wrinkle’, I mean I am 23 years old, and even at a very young age in prior years I can see the wrinkling, as if I was 78.

It got to the point that my mom was so tired of seeing me lick my hands that by the age of 7 she started buying me lotions - crappy ones at that - that actually made it worse. I’ve gone so far as washing dishes and splashing water on the floor just to soothe my feet, which to me felt like the dessert sand, but I’m sure we’re perfectly average.

I have immense amounts of lotions in my home, and on my person at all times. I’ve had many bad experiences being at friends houses or new environments and not having my lotions. It has and continues to cause me severe mental agitation if I do not have it.

I HAVE to sleep with socks on, and NEED to lotion my hands and feet multiple times before I go to bed so I am at ease. I’ve always felt very alone in this, but knew someone else out there has to have this. The reason I try to lear myself away from believing it’s OCD, is because well, my 3 year old daughter has the exact same issue, point by point. I have not at any point made it known to her that this is an issue I have, as I do not slather my extremities in lotion in her presence nor have I expressed disdain in not having my lotion with me with her in my proximity. She just coincidentally has the exact same issue.

I was certainly scrutinized as a child by my mom and siblings which I do not want her to experience; so I’ve taught her that instead of licking her hands and rubbing them on her feet, she can use some lotion - as licking your hands is for obvious reasons very unsanitary. It is just an indescribable sensation when my skin is ‘dry’, and my body has developed the "ability" to make my main extremities, being my hands and feet, sweat on command - which is unfortunately an ability I am known for in my social circle (lol).

I, too, get great satisfaction when touching condensation on bottles etc, as well as picking up snow (Canadian, eh?). It is a necessity after washing dishes, showering or washing my hands that I lotion. I also have a sensitivity to certain materials I.e. faux fur blankets, fleece and often static prone materials/objects. It is quite easy to, at this point in my life, chalk this up to OCD, but I hate to think my child is somehow suffering from the same and being unable to offer a constructive alternative to religiously lotioning her hands and feet. It’s just a terrible skin crawling feeling that is only relieved by aggressively moisturizing.

The only advice I can offer is to stick to lotions with vitamin e, this has more of an effect for me than any other, and to avoid thin watery lotions that are heavily scented. You’ll smell great! But you’ll be lotioning yourself again in the next 5 minutes. I’ve accepted that this is just me, and it’s better than needing to flick your lights on and off 28.7 times to ensure they’re working. No offence intended there.. I still have OCD (I think?!).

All the very best to everyone in the same boat here, if you can offer me any advice - it’s always accepted.

Moisturizers Unite!
-SP
Feb 15, 2019
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by: Anonymous

I thought I am the only one who feels like this. I hope someone could help us with this problem. 😐
Jan 28, 2019
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by: Kayleen

Seriously I have struggled with this for my whole life (28 years) and finally am trying to find some answers because it’s gotten so bad that I literally cant sleep. Lotion doesn’t work for me because my skin still feels weirdly dry under the lotion.

The only suggestion I have is that I’ve been able to sleep better if I make sure that I’m touching skin before I sleep. Ex wrapping my arms around my waist with my hands touching my skin, sometimes putting on short pants so I can hook my hands around my knees/thighs, or in a pinch if I curl them up into fists I can usually make it comfortable enough to sleep. My feet I just try to make them as close together as possible.

Have any of you been diagnosed with autoimmune diseases? My doctors suspect that a lot of the things I’m struggling with might come from that, and I wonder if this might just be another symptom of some sort?
Jan 23, 2019
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by: Arzeenah

Here I am again, trying to find answers. I can't part my moisturisers at night.. its impossible for me to sleep with dry feet. I dunno what to do. Help someone
Dec 08, 2018
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by: Anonymous

OMG ME TOO!

I used to use saliva as well. (kinda gross) I found that lotions work well.

I really hate wearing socks and shoes though ive hated it since I was a baby. I need to put lotion on my feet before wearing socks! Shoes and socks don't work for me because sometimes my feet get really hot inside and it feels like an oven then u just wanna scream and chuck them off.

Sometimes I cant use a blanket to cover my feet but then it gets dry and super uncomfortable and I can't sleep. Some days are worse than others.

Am I the only one who gets really frustrated or upset (I get really mad at random everyday things) when my feet are not the wetness or condition I need them to me?

My parents used to bring me to see doctors when I was little but they couldn't find anything wrong. Ive learned to live with it now but sometimes its so hard.

I thought I was the only one! Why aren't there more sites and information about this?but I'm so glad that I'm not the only one.

*We should really make a group chat about this. Hmu at insta- nanas_the_pineapple or Snapchat- nanabananagoh* :) this is my real insta and Snapchat accounts
Dec 08, 2018
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by: Anonymous

THIS IS THE ONLY PAGE I'VE EVER FOUND ABOUT THIS
I thought I was alone in this. I've always hated my feet dry it makes me soooo uncomfortable. My hands as well too. I even tend to get super frustrated when they're not the way I want them to be.

Am I the only one who hates socks? I have to put on lotion before wearing socks and sometimes when my feet are dry in the sock I just wanna chuck them off. I've always hated to wear socks and shoes since I was a baby. Another reason I hate to wear socks and shoes is cause my feet sometimes gets really hot and it feels like an oven inside and I can feel the heat radiating inside. Ugh.

I can't even sleep sometimes because of this. Some days it's really bad some days it doesn't bother me as much.

My parents thought I had a fungal growth or something that causes all this. They took me to see doctors when I was little but they couldn't figure out the reason either. Now I just learn to live with it. I need to bring lotion almost everywhere I go! My family is used to it now. My friends have no idea.

We should definitely create a group on some social media or smt to help each other! My ig is nanas_the_pineapple 😊😁 hmu
Dec 03, 2018
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by: sirimiri

OMG! Im happy that im not the only one who does this.. Im a teenager right now (15) and i always wet my feet using my saliva when im just a kid, but right now i used lotion, efficascent oil or petroleum jelly..

btw Im from Philippines Davao
Nov 20, 2018
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by: Anonymousityofmyweirdeffinglife

Damn I've been experiencing this in my lifetime and instead of lotion or wet things I use a mosquito net. I know it's weird but the roughness of that thing keeps my feet sweaty and having a wet sensation. It is just extremely relaxing and helping me sleep.
Nov 15, 2018
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by: Buffalo mum

My lil bloke every morning wakes up licks his hands and wipes his feet, it was driving me insane! He used to lick powerpoints and chew buttons off remotes but i got both of those stopped.

the wet feet then started and i have spoken to drs etc no 1 has any idea but obviously he's not the only one. He says his feet dont feel right dry so after reading this thread i might get him some lotions.
Nov 09, 2018
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by: Anonymous

I have this problem and my husband absolutely hates it. It started with my hands needing to be wet constantly mostly with saliva as a kid. Then it moved to wetting my hands, then to needing my feet wet.

Now I am at the point where I wet my feet so much that my blankets end of wet near my feet. It is very annoying and I wish someone could tell me a cure or alternative. I also cannot stand having wet lips, so I do not know if that is part of SPD...
Oct 28, 2018
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by: Anonymous

Hi, im not surprised that my niece is not alone in this kind of weird and alarming syndrome since she adopted it in our neigbors.

My niece is 7 years old and she likes to wet her feet so much like all the time, sometimes she runs into our bathroom to wet her feet and she mostly wet her feet outside since she likes playing outside which scares me because of Leptospirosis.

Hope someone will read this comment and send some advice to me but. For the meantime I'll use lotion or petroleum jelly to resolve this problem, thanks in advance.
Oct 25, 2018
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by: Marchie

Omayyyygashhhhhh I thoughhh I am the oneee who want to wet their feet My family scolded maybe I am not in a good condition huhuhuhu i like using lotion sometimesss saliva HAHAHAHAHAHA
Oct 06, 2018
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by: Anon (malaysia)

I am honestly in shock, we all should meet up or something, the fact that this problem have so little report/coverage just make it more intriguing, i too sleep with lotion on my bed just to avoid that uncomfortable dryness on my feet, man this is amazing!
Oct 04, 2018
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by: Anonymous

I've always thought I'm the only one who does this. I always wet my feet when it feels dry because it feels like it will come off if I do not do it. Or there's a feeling of stuck blood. I read from reddit that wetting your feet helps for better blood circulation. It originated from Chinese medicine. I wish I have a better understanding why I do this tho lol
Sep 01, 2018
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by: Becki74

Yes! It's not just me. I lie awake when my feet feel extremely dry like this. It happens most nights and I have to sit up and put lotion on them no matter how tired I am or I go crazy.
Aug 28, 2018
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by: Candy from South Africa

Is there a way to solve this problem? I cannot go anywhere without lotion. I constantly need my hands and feet moist.
Aug 27, 2018
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by: Anonymous

I'm obsessed getting my feet wet too like every single night and day even going to bed,I can't help my self and it drives me crazy , I always use vaseline petroleum jelly and baby oil it helps a lot.

Some might think I'm weird on doing it lol. Ever since I was a child I use to it till now I'm teen , I used to put saliva too then ppl I didn't know to use lotion back then. Omg I think I inherited this from my aunt couz she's doing the same thing though.
Aug 26, 2018
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by: Anonymous

I had this since i was like little.. And i kept on researching on it and there is no like medical explanation about it. but i still have it. i dont feel comfortable when my feet doesnt have moisture
Aug 26, 2018
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by: Anonymous

I do wet my feet too right before I sleep. I thought it’s just me and my feet so I tried to do some research and ended up here 😁
Aug 25, 2018
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by: Anonymous

I actually get up in the middle of the night to apply lotion on my feet. Wish I was normal.
Aug 24, 2018
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by: Anonymous

I’m not the only one!! I feel like this, the feeling of my feet always needing to be wet. If they are not, it doesn’t feel right and its bothersome.
Jul 10, 2018
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by: Anonymous

Omgg i am glad i am not alone in this!! I felt like such a weirdo i am currently 17 years old and everytime i had a sleepover i would have to wet my feet before going to sleep. Now i always wear socks and wet them before going to bed because i feel a wet cloth in my feet. This is probably bad for my feet since it becomes cracky!But cant live without wearing socks and it being wet. I would also always go inside the pool with socks on. Goshh i am so weird!!
Jun 08, 2018
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by: Anonymous

I literally am so happy to find this. I thought I am the only one with this strange problem. People around didn't believed me for they always thought I am just making things up.

I am 16 now and I haven't met anyone of this syndrome or I don't what this urge of wet feet is called. I discovered the use of lotion as I grew up and my roomate even today always puts a lotion or moisturiser beside my bed. Sometimes it even happens to my palms and since I'd always had sweaty palms.

My classmates abominate me for this and hence even now I feel insecure while shaking hands with other people. Please let me know if there is a name for this syndrome. Thank you.
May 28, 2018
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by: Jei

Reading this was like Rome is telling my story as a kid until now. I even have spare lotion on my outdoor bag in case I have to sleep somewhere else. I have lotion beside my bed,our kitchen and in our sala
Apr 07, 2018
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by: las pinas boy PH

thought i was only the one. will this lead to much serious problems?
Mar 05, 2018
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by: Anonymous

All my life I was thinking that I’m alone, my sister always provoked me that I’m from the marine world. I feel so uncomfortable if I don’t wet my feet n hands, sometimes I use petroleum jelly or lotion. But even the petroleum and lotion, it has to be a specific one.

I always move around with Vaseline wherever I’m going, it’s a part of me. I wish to one day know the cause of this. It’s so embarrassing, because my hands are always oily and wet.
Feb 21, 2018
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by: i_am_a_filipino

First of all I am surprised that I am not alone on this problem.

I always have this habit of wetting my feet because I am NOT comfortable if they are dry!!!

I have been scolded by my relatives and parents for wetting my feet as a child maybe because I keep doing it over and over and that it just disturbs them seeing me do it over and over.

As a child, and even as an adult, I would prefer wearing shoes because it helps my feet feel not dry instead of using slippers. I can't go to bed without wetting my feet first. When I was a kid, I would love to put on my feet to my mom/dad or sibling's legs just so I feel a little moisturized. It's very hard to sleep with the feet being dry! There were times when I wear socks when sleeping or enclosing my feet with plastic bags. As most of you, I also used saliva just to wet my feet as a kid.

A relative told me to use PETROLEUM JELLY when I was growing up and since then I have used it. It makes me feel comfortable. With this I have lessened wetting my feet. My slippers are always moisturized with Petroleum Jelly.

I am over 30 years old now and was able to live with it, I felt so sad that I had suffered too much on this as a child and still getting this issue perhaps for the rest of my life.

I don't really know what is the medical term for this issue and what are the treatment and if it can totally get rid of the problem. It seems to me that is has something to do with nerves (sensory). Feeling dry feet is very very uncomfortable, I often had crack feet when I was a child.

I hope that you can really provide what the medical term is for this issue and how to treat it.

Please let me know if there are other forums discussing about this syndrome as well.

Email me at ericswingstx@yahoo.com and we can discuss about this as well.

Thanks,
Eric
Feb 08, 2018
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by: Anonymous

I thought I was the only one. I always say my feet feel thirsty ... lol . Just glad to know it is not just me.
Jan 17, 2018
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by: GMF

Ever since I was a kid I use to put water or saliva on my feet when they are dry but when I discovered lotion it became my best friend. I thought it was just me with this kind of weird hobby.

I get so uncomfortable when my feet are dry especially at home but when I'm outside I don't like to wet my feet at all cost cause I'll just sweat even more LOL but I love having my feet wet when I'm at home or going to bed. I go crazy when I ran out of lotion
Jan 13, 2018
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by: Anonymous

I think I'm the only one person with this disorder. Whem I was A kid I'm always putting my saliva to my feet to become wet i don't feel comfortable if my feet is dry so I always bringing lotion wherever I go until now but i stop putting my saliva on my feet.

It sounds gross but I wish i could know what kind of disorder is this?
Nov 27, 2017
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by: Des

omg I thought I was the only one. There is one time I run out of lotion and I feel so desperate so I decided to put conditioner just to feel comfortable again. Sometimes I suddenly wake up in the middle of the night just to put on lotion.
Nov 26, 2017
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by: Cherry from Phillipines

I thought i was the only one here in the world.i actually manifest those kind of behavior.

From a child who uses saliva to wet my feet until i learned to use lotion as an alternative up until now. before i sleep i have to put lotion on my feet and rub them.i just love the feel of having a moisture on my feet.

Whenever im on a restaurant i have this behavior of using my glass of water and pour a bit amount of it under the table to wet my feet. I know i am weird but whenever my feet is dry i am not comfortable.
Nov 10, 2017
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by: Anonymous

I'm 34 from India, suffering with the same problem since from childhood. Is this some kind of disorder??? I really want to know🙄🙄
Sep 17, 2017
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by: Anonymous

Doctors usually dont research rare non life threatening conditions like this. It's just not profitable enough for them to do so. Which means it is highly likely that answers to this annoying condition will ever be provided.

Just a wild guess but i think it's something to do with thermoregulation in the body (especially the feet). Since technically having "wet feet" is the same as having sweaty feet and humans sweat to regulate heat/cool down.
Must be a nerve thing. Just a guess.
Sep 05, 2017
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by: Weird gurl

From the start when I was a child I used to stick my feet to my mother's side at night because I can't sleep without doing it..

I still remember it when I was a teen I started using lotion to my feet because I can't sleep without it. I want some moisture!!! When I don't have now a lotions because back then I was in early teens I have many lotions from my mother.

Now I'm still teenage but adult I'm 19 I'm out of lotion so I learned to but water in to my bed. It sound weird. I felt I'm hopeless it's now kinda syndrome to me 😭.

I've learned by the way that my zodiac sign is Pisces and Pisces is really me my personality describe was perfectly me. I also learned the body it's ruled in a feet. Maybe that explained why. I don't know 😦😩
Aug 30, 2017
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by: Anonymous

My kid does the same thing...
Aug 20, 2017
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by: hi

i thought i was the only one!!
Aug 13, 2017
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by: Anonymous

I was hoping that I could find the answer but I guess I couldnt haha its so hard to sleep at night when my feet become dry coz of the fan its so frustrating haha I stand up every 5 to just wet my feet by water before I can finally sleep lol.
Jul 27, 2017
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by: Anonymous

I always thought I was the only person who did this. Sometimes I have to get up in the middle of the night and run water over my feet in the sink or shower. I can't fall asleep when my feet are too dry, it just drives me crazy. A few times I've even soaked a pair of socks and slept in them, or kept a damp towel by my feet. Anyway, it's good to know I'm not alone - I never really questioned it until now because I've been doing ot forever.
Jun 27, 2017
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by: Anonymous

I have to take a shower every night just to keep my feet as wet as possible before I go to bed. I even have a bottle of water that I use if my feet still feel dry and I can't fall asleep.
May 03, 2017
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by: Anonymous

Same here... Im 15 yrs old now.. And I feel so embarrassed everytime that I walk with slippers on cause my nails looks..... So disgusting.. Thats why I really do want to stop this syndrome.. 🙁🙁
Mar 31, 2017
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by: Anonymous

I am now 56 years old and like all of you I like my feet wet all the time...moist at least. These days I use lotion but as others mentioned, not just any lotion will do. I am happy with my feet wet, others may find it odd but I don't see it as a problem.
Mar 26, 2017
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by: Emmeyn Coson

I have the same feeling and situation.. When I was a child. I used to get a wet towel every night. I didnt think that this is a syndrome or a Disorder.. It makes me feel relaxed and makes me sleep, up to now that im 25yrd old im doing it. Haha! I can't stop this.. it makes me feel relieved. Is their any treatment for this? Sometimes I feel shy or not comfortable when I got to sleep. Because my bed sheet is getting wet. Same with my husband he is not comfortable about it..
Feb 25, 2017
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by: Anonymous

I feel unhappy,crazy when my feet dry. If i wet my feet, i feel happy and energetic. what is the cause? and what type of lotion can i use? is it a long life problem?
Feb 10, 2017
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by: Anonymous

my mother said I started this habit when I was five. every night I soaked a small towel and put it on my feet and it stays there the whole night. it makes me feel relaxed. most of my friends think im weird bec i like the feeling of wet feet. oh well i also think they are weird bec they hate it and it actually felt good. During long drive and flight I also put wet towel in my feet.
Feb 10, 2017
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by: Sabari

I have the same problem
It is severe in childhood but it is less tempting
(as adult)
All of us suffer from this at from our childhood
It is hereditary, I believe most of us feel anxious most of the time
I think we all like to live in cold place with soft and touchy sweater.

It looks like Sensors process disorder....
Jan 08, 2017
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by: Anonymous

I was searching for possible answers to this and omg I am not alone. I'm 31 from PH and I can't sleep if my feet is dry. I always rub some lotion or any liquid that can make my feet sweat. I feel sick and get this fever feeling if my feet are dry. Any idea why is this?
Jan 06, 2017
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by: Anonymous

Me too have this same habit since my childhood.i wash my foot well before going to sleep.when i grown up before going to sleep i start applying lotion on my wet foot .once i came to read a book about fate. people having crazy habits.in that book says people with this habit will come to face major financial problems in their life.actually me too also going through such situation for long time.and i decide to stop this habit gradually.i wash my foot and wipe well in the beginning i used to apply some creams or lotions.but later i start reducing the quantity of lotion.now i almost get rid from this habit.
Jan 04, 2017
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by: John

First of all, OH MY GOD I FINALLY FOUND OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE THIS SYMPTOM/DISORDER/PHOBIA.

I have had this my whole life. If my feet/hands aren't wet for a while I will have a panic attack and desperately search for water. I have resorted to using saliva. I am 14 and I am DESPERATE. DOES ANYONE HAVE AN ANSWER? If so, please inform me because this is so hard to live with. Thankfully, when wearing socks and shoes I don't get this feeling, even though I do have to wet my feet right after putting socks on.

H E L P ME PLEASE

Athens, Greece.
Dec 27, 2016
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by: Anonymous

I taught i was the only one experiencing this problem!! Im 16 years old now..could anyone recommend a solution or treatment for this problem because right now i always using water and sometimes my saliva if i'm tired of going again and again to the bathroom just to wet my feet....its fell uncomfortable as always.
Oct 27, 2016
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by: Anonymous

Thank God! I really thought I was the only one in the world experiencing this kind of thing! Is it a syndrome? Can someone give an explanation to this??? When I was young I use to wet my bed with water bcoz I feel comfortable to it! Until now I am still doing this thing, I tried lotion bt it kinds feels weird because not all lotions are the same, bt water really is the best! My mom use to scold me and tell me that I am a mermaid and I was like "yeah must be" and my skin in my feet area is like an old woman skin, it's not soft and nice to look at because of too much water I think.
Oct 19, 2016
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by: ashley

im 13 and i have this same problem i would put socks on and wet my feet everytime it gets dry.i cant sleep if my feet are dry its even gotten to the point where i keep a water bottle in my room if the temptation gets too strong. its soo weird. and when i dont have socks to wet i would just put lotion on my feet
Oct 18, 2016
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by: Anonymous

You are not alone I have that same issue.I was abuse as a child and the only thing made me feel safe was lotion on my feet it help me sleep.Or if I did not have lotion I would use tissue balls meaning get some tissue and wet it. I'm so glad I'm not the only one I just blame it on my abusive child hood
Sep 30, 2016
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by: arzeenah

Iv always lovd wetting my handz n feet. It jst make me feel so comfortable. I use loads of vaseline everyday. I can't stand my dry feet. Iv my lotion bsid me wen i go 2 bed. Glad 2 know im not alone
Sep 29, 2016
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by: Anonymous

I live in the Caribbean and I've always had this issue but now I've taken the time out to research more I came across this particular website and all the unanswered comments and questions. I'm sure it's nothing harmful but any with some kind of knowledge to why this is happening to us or what's the reason for it, I beg you please to enlighten us. It's better to know rather to keep worrying with all the questions bottled up in our minds.

I cannot sleep well if my feet aren't wet and I' really want to know WHY?
Aug 29, 2016
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by: Jyll

Ever since I was a kid, I always remember I can't sleep without putting lotions on my hand and feet. There are times that my lotion are empty so I will put petroleum jelly :) good thing to know that I am not the only one suffering from this type of mannerism and disorder. I hope someone can solve this coz it embarrassed me a lot especially when I am in school coz my papers are very wet when I am writing.

I DON'T KNOW WHY BUT I EASILY GET SICK OR I WILL BE HAVING A FEVER IF MY HANDS AND FEET ARE DRY. Please help me.
Aug 23, 2016
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by: Muhammad Majid

I am 26 male and I have always had this urge. I can't sleep when my feet are dry. I use wet clothe on my feet when I go to sleep. I am from Rawalpindi, Pakistan.


Contact me on whatsapp if you get the answer

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Jul 08, 2016
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by: Anonymous

I am only 16 but ever since I was a kid I always like it when my feet are wet. I always brings lotion wherever I go. I sprinkle water on my feet, in my room, everytime which my family finds odd and disgusting. I called several different names of my mother for this add mannerism. I also always brings water. After I put water, I put lotion onto it. I dont know how to stop this.
Jun 12, 2016
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by: Anonymous

I cant sleep without a wet cloth on my feet, my mood will completely change whenever it is wet. I tried lotions etc but i still go back to wrt cloth
Jun 05, 2016
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by: Anonymous

Im 44, same problem. I can not sleep unless my feet are wet. I will wake up if the dry out. My kids think im weird. I tell them im watering my feet. Lol. Glad to know i dont suffer alone. Im from upstate ny...
Mar 29, 2016
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by: SouthernerPH

I'm from Zanorte, PH. Since childhood I can't sleep well without wetting my feet. I constantly wet them from time to time. Though now, the frequency of wetting decreased but I still keep on wetting my feet before I go to sleep. I use Petroleum jelly cause it lasts longer than lotions.

The problem now is that my hands sweat a lot! It sweated even more the older I get. I always keep a hanky or facetowel around and I really get embarrassed during mass or holding someone's hands because of it. anyone knows a solution for sweaty hands??
Mar 20, 2016
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by: Toni

I also have this kind of thing, when I was a kid until now. In medical term, if you have excessive sweaty hands or feet, it is called hyperhidrosis. But, this thing that you guys been talking about I also have it, not just me but also my brother and sister, we always have that thing to go to the bathroom or somewhere where we could wet our feet, and our mom with be mad at us because we always wet the floor.
Feb 12, 2016
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by: David

For my whole life I thought I was the only one who suffered from this. Was always embarrassed about it, and never went to the doctors for help.

This is the first forum I have ever found talking about it. All I can say is you learn to live with it. I am 28 now and find lots of moisturiser helps.
Jan 06, 2016
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by: a mother desperate for her son

My nearly 15 year old has the same disorder, we have been to countless doctors and as a mother it breaks my heart. He has to constantly wet his hands. I have tried every lotion on the market. He says its fine but I see it in his eyes. He is the coolest kid, very social and has a great group of buddies. I just wish I could find something to relive this.

He also cannot go without socks on his feet. Even in hawaii over the holidays. He will do it to swim. He has been like this since he was an infant. He cant stand the way the carpet feels or his sheets.

We were told to go see a psychologist and psychiatrist but both were just as baffled.

Im not sure what I am looking for with this post for it seems to be so rare.

Has anyone found anything other than this post re: wet feet/hands - feeling of extreme dryness?

Also, what lotions have you found help?

Sincerely,

Leslee
Seattle, Washington USA
Dec 28, 2015
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by: RelievedToKnowAmNotAlone

I'm from PH too! I just hope someone expert could enlighten us. Someone might want to study this disorder. I'd be glad to volunteer as a subject.
Dec 26, 2015
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by: jonniboi

Ever since I was a kid, I remember wetting my hands and feet every time. The feeling of it just feels right for me in a way, and I would come back repeatedly in and out from the restroom to splash my hands & feet with water.

Aside from that, I also sweat a lot from my hands and feet from time to time.

I would like to know if the people in this thread have an association with hand and feet tremors.
Dec 18, 2015
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by: canadian pinoy

I like this page but does not help answer my ailment?
Dec 18, 2015
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by: KJ

Yes. I'm 13 and I also have that kind of disorder since I'm a kid. I think that it is only me who has that disorder. Is it a phobia?
Dec 05, 2015
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by: Anonymous

I'm Australian and have had the same as long as I can remember (currently 23) if my hands or feet feel dry and I have no access to water to wet them I'll have a panic attack. This page is the only one I've found in the Internet of people discussing similar. Is this a phobia of some sort?
Dec 01, 2015
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by: mary

I guess there has to be something about the Philippines then. A few of us have the same problem. But I've been in New York for most of my life now and I still go through it.
Oct 29, 2015
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by: canadian

i noticed the entries from phillipines
is there a trend. I was born in QC P I
could it be the country??

I been in Canada for 40 yrs now and I am still frigged up.
Oct 28, 2015
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by: Asdfghjikl

I thought im the only one doing this since i was a kid up to now . I got this disorder too
Oct 17, 2015
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by: mitzuki

I'm 25 now, and still doing it.
I feed scared since it's not normal.
I'm looking for journals and studies for the possible causes but I can't find anything.


So, knowing I'm not alone,
I can relax. Lols
Cheers guys!
Aug 26, 2015
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by: SameProblem

I dont know when&how it started but i know ive been wetting my feet since i was a kid.i would often go to the bathroom or kitchen for even a single drop of water to my feet.it seems that my feet is hot/burning if its not wet. My hands and feet are heavily sweating but recenty its getting very very dry that i worsens the desire to wet it. Ive been developing fungal problems in my feet because of this. Hope someone expert could hrlp. It is a mennerism? Psychological disorder? Or a medical problem? Help!!! SOS!!
Aug 25, 2015
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by: Anonymous

where's the answers???
Aug 19, 2015
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by: Anonymous

i am having the same problem. i have to keep bottle of water on my bed. it's so embarrassing.
what is the cure??? Please anybody help....
Apr 05, 2015
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by: mary

Im also from the Philippines. I have been going through this since I was a kid too. I also use lotion a lot. I always have bottles of water next to me and I wet my feet while watching tv or doing anything at my desk. Its embarrassing. I still dont know what STP is so will look it up. Im glad im not alone.
Aug 01, 2014
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by: Alejandro

Thank God Im not the only one. Ive been having this since I was a kid. Sometimes It happens to my hands too, but i just rub them together. My younger sister says im a weirdo lol but Thank God it has a name
Jan 09, 2014
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by: Anonymous

My 8 year old son has been diagnosed with SPD, he often licks his fingers and rubs them between his toes. I often ask him why he does it and he says he doesn't like the feel between his toes (I assume he means the dryness). He often does this without even realising his doing it - I can be sitting down reading him a book and while I'm reading to him I notice him doing it. He tends to do it before bed every night also.

Recently I woke him up to go to the toilet throughout the night (we've been having a few recent bed wetting issues) and he was half asleep, but as he was sleep walking back to his room he licked all of his fingers and rubbed them together - Its the first time I have ever seen him do this.

I am assuming this is a sensory thing but not quiet sure...
Nov 10, 2013
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by: Indonesia

Me too!!! Finally there are people that have same habit with me... I think I'm the only one in the world. Now, I always use lotion wherever I go
Oct 02, 2013
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by: qwerty

I also have that longing to wet my feet even as a child up until now. I know how gross it is... like what you said, i simply can't help it. Is this hereditary? My uncle and my younger brother also have that kind of syndrome. What I do is I usually wear socks at home so that my feet won't be too dry. Btw, im also from the Philippines.

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