I sweat like crazy

It's really embarassing. It doesn't even have to be that hot for me to break out in to an all out sweat, meaning my back soaked and my forehead wet. Right now the high's are around the low to mid-80's, and it bothers no one but me. In the mornings when I walk to class for just 10 minutes, I have to sit in the back to avoid getting caught.

I'm not overweight and I'm just a little out of shape, I think it has something to do with my anxiety.

Am I the only one with this problem?

Hey: that's me, too.

And it doesn't matter whether I'm anxious or not. I'm hot natured. Old man was the same way. I'm thinking genetics.

I'm just glad I'm in a dry climate now where sweat evaporates & does some cooling!

Yeah, I plan on moving to the pacfic northwest, like Seattle or Portland, once I graduate. Even though it rains a lot there at least I can get away from this huge embarassment.

IBSer wrote:It's really embarassing. It doesn't even have to be that hot for me to break out in to an all out sweat, meaning my back soaked and my forehead wet. Right now the high's are around the low to mid-80's, and it bothers no one but me. In the mornings when I walk to class for just 10 minutes, I have to sit in the back to avoid getting caught.

I'm not overweight and I'm just a little out of shape, I think it has something to do with my anxiety.

Am I the only one with this problem?

I've got the same problem exactly. I sweat constantly when I'm around people. It doesn't really matter what the weather's like. It's socially frustrating because I hate when people comment about it. Asking me why my shirt is all wet. If its raining outside and why I'm sweating so much. Like I can explain my involuntarily bodily functions!

My Dad (whose this appearance perfectionist) would constantly badger me about my sweating. Telling me to stop sweating so much! I finally got upset with him and he agreed to never comment about it again.

Its definitely a huge barrier. I don't sweat profusely at home or when I'm alone. But when I get around people I'm drenched.

Some keys I've found to deal with it:
- I always wear very light clothing. Especialy during the summer. No heavy shirts.
- run the air conditioning at home and in the car at full blast before I attend a social event. Even if no one else has their AC on.
- agree with the person calling me out my sweating so they will let it go. I'll say "you're right. I can't believe I'm sweating so much." Rather than trying to explain why or make excuses.

As for the reason. I think its a combination of anxiety and like you said, "running a little hot." Its all tied into the fight or flight response. When I'm around people mine kicks into high gear. And my body responds by perspiring heavily. I've talked to doctors about it and they give no advice really.

Hope that helps. You're definitely not alone.

I don't sweat that much, but I alway wear a sports t-shirt, also under a blouse. Those shirts are designed to take up a lot of sweat. Downside is that they start to smell after a few hours, so you need something to cover the smell.

I sweat like crazy, today I was at a vitamin store today. Had to ask the woman where something was, then she started questioning me.. I started to heat up, then sweat as if it were raining on me.

Same here. If I get "put on the spot" or just get nervous I start sweating, first my palms and even my feet. Later my back gets sweaty.

I read about a treatment for this which involves botox injections. Apparently it stops the sweat gland's production. It might be worth looking into.

I sweat all the time.

Then I get nervous because I'm sweating so much.

Just another self defeating cycle I've found myself in.