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How do I stop sweating so much?

Profile: Backroad
Backroad on Dec 24, 2014
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Nervous sweating is related to a condition called Hyperhidrosis. Primary Hyperhidrosis is a condition of excessive sweating without known cause or triggers, while Secondary Hyperhidrosis is triggered by certain cues, including anxiety. In general, if the excessive sweating you fear only occurs in situations where others can see you, never when you're alone, that's a strong indication it's a type of Social Phobia. If you search the Internet, you'll find lots of medications and even surgery offered for this condition. Be aware that the research on such treatments is not very strong. If yours is a Secondary Hyperhidrosis, it's probably smart to try the least intrusive methods of help before even thinking of drugs or surgery. Above all, be an informed consumer, because the Internet is full of questionable self help products. Check whatever you find with your physician and mental health professional before proceeding.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 17, 2014
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I wear a 48 hour deodorant! I practice breathing techniques as-well when in an anxious situation! or if i feel too much anxiety at that time i leave the situation
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 25, 2017
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If you mean literally and antiperspirant doesn't help, then maybe it's time to consult with your doctor. If you meant metaphorically, then try to keep in mind in ten years almost nothing going on right now will matter.
Profile: Erynn
Erynn on Nov 21, 2014
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Things like anxiety, fitness level, type/amount of clothing, and medical conditions can influence how much you sweat. If you've tried a lot of things and still feel unusually sweaty, it may be useful to see a doctor. If you are simply feeling self conscious about how sweaty you are, things like deodorant and different types, cuts, and colors of shirts may help
Profile: AlaskanRoses
AlaskanRoses on Dec 3, 2014
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Try baby powder or an after shower powder to absorb the sweat. :) I use "Shower to shower". it comes in a nice little bottle and you can squeeze the fine powder onto any sweaty areas. also try using an antiperspirant on hidden areas that remain sweaty.
Profile: RalphBG
RalphBG on Dec 7, 2014
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You could be sweating from being nervous or anxious. If so, find out what is causing that anxiety. Or if you just generally sweat a lot, wear deodorant, and/or perfume/cologne. :)
Profile: Celty
Celty on Dec 20, 2014
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Asking your doctor may be a good idea if you didn't yet. But anyway sweating is natural when you're practicing sport or in stressfull situations. If you sweat because of stress, you may try deep breathing exercises. Or you can hide it by not wearing certain clothes or colors, for exemple do not wear grey clothes :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 27, 2016
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Try not to think about it when you are sweating. Thinking about the sweat may subconsciously make you sweat more! If it is hot outside or wherever you are, it is natural to sweat. It is also natural to sweat if you are feeling nervous or anxious about something, so the first step of keeping a calm mind will probably help a lot. I am not sure if you are indeed stressed or not, but that advice couldn't hurt. Sometimes, in my case, depending on which shirt I decide to wear, can cause me to feel like I am sweating more than usual, particularly in the arm pit region. I'm not sure why this happens, but I try to avoid that shirt unless I know I'm in a really calm and happy mood, and that it will be colder wherever I'm going that day. I also wear deodorant just in case I do find myself sweating a lot (anything could happen). Other than that, I make sure to drink lots of water, keep myself happy, and take breaks whenever I need to! If I am doing something very physical, I make sure to stop and catch a breath and cool down. If I'm doing something mentally demanding, I make sure to stand up and take a breather, to keep my mind clear and focused. Don't sweat the small stuff ;)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 19, 2016
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Try to wear light cloth always put on bright colours stay far from the sun and also try to drink a lot of cold drinks
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Anonymous on Nov 20, 2014
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With anything medical related, talk to your doctor or a trained medical professional in this area as they can give you the most sound advice in this department.
Profile: HawaiianAir
HawaiianAir on Nov 20, 2014
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What's making you sweat so much? Are you nervous? Anxiety? Seeing a professional about your anxiety and how it makes you sweat so much would probably be a good place to start. :-)
Profile: Arkelight
Arkelight on Dec 28, 2014
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There's an abundance of products out there to help with sweating such as antiperspirant spray or even armpit shields. If you feel that it's anxiety causing the sweating, try some techniques or exercise to help manage this.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 3, 2015
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I know that when I consume a lot of salty or sugary foods, I sweat in result of my body trying to get rid of all the water that it's held because of these foods. It could be best to try and see if your diet is the same reason for this and change it up or see a doctor if you have other symptoms or to figure them out and find the result. Don't be worried, this is a normal bodily function and if you are embarrassed by it, there are always ways to help subside it.
Profile: MishAJ
MishAJ on May 13, 2015
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You cant stop sweating as it is a natural process, but there are ways you can hide it from others that you are not sweating. For instance, you can use pantyliners in your blouses/shirts to absorb the sweat. If you think your sweat smells (most of us have this problem), try rubbing your armpits with Alum after a shower and your sweat wont EVER smell. I do the same !
Profile: goldenPumpkin55
goldenPumpkin55 on Jun 23, 2015
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Sweating is a side effect of anxiety, I have it and it can't be stopped. Consult a doctor they'll always know better.
Profile: charmingTurtle36
charmingTurtle36 on Dec 1, 2015
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To calm down and relax instead of over reacting or think about another topic to take your mind off the subject
Profile: Korlix44
Korlix44 on Jan 14, 2016
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Your body is supposed to sweat. Im not sure if im interpreting this wrong or not now but sweating is healthy.
Profile: Lanapleurodon
Lanapleurodon on Jan 16, 2016
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You can't really change the amount you sweat, and for most people its not the amount thats the problem. If you really sweat tons, and have very clamy hands all the time you might have Hyperhidrosis. Aside from that the issue is probably the smell. If you dont like the way you smell, antiperspirant and deodorant work fairly well for most people, experiement with brands until you get one that works well. In addition to this, the more often you sweat, the cleaner the sweat becomes. IF you exercise regularly and sweat say, an hour a day that could help with the smell. Removing red meats and strong spices from your diet can also help, you can talk to a dietician or a doctor about that, and finally, losing weight if you are very large, can help as well. So any combination of the above and you should see some improvement. Good luck :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 21, 2016
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It's stress or anxiety, but if you have a lot of stress so you need to stop and give your mind a vacation
Profile: quadea
quadea on Jan 21, 2016
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I sweat. A lot. In fact everyone in my family does. While I sweat a lot when I'm hot, or doing physical activity my main source of sweat comes from anxiety. I find that when I get anxious, I become hot and this eventually leads to sweating. I usually plan my days now in layers; where a sweatshirt or a jacket that can be taken off with something cooler underneath. I also carry water around with me everywhere I go, and try to recognize when I begin to feel anxious. As soon as I begin to feel anxious I remove myself from the situation, or find a way to cope with it. However, if I do begin to sweat, I like to put a cold rag on the back of my neck or on my forehead. Simply shutting my eyes for a moment or taking a break from whatever I'm doing can also calm me down enough to stop sweating.
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