Is it normal i sweat profusely when i'm nervous?

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Obviously it isn't normal... But I have an awful problem of sweating absolutely excessively when I'm kinda nervous or insecure. It doesn't happen EVERY time but if I'm eating dinner with a different family, and all the focus is on me, I can't help myself but sweat. Whenever I may look stupid, I always sweat. It isn't a little sweaty but literally dripping down my face and my shirt gets very wet. My whole body sweats. You can tell how this would be harmful if I want to take an interview and maybe mess it up at some point... Once it starts, it doesn't stop. The sweating makes me even more anxious and I sweat more. Someone please help me.

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  • DolphinAngel
    12 years ago

    Hmm I have another problem... I always have to go to the toilet when I'm nervous and I get nervous easily which is pretty annoying! -.-

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    • Dizzee
      12 years ago

      When I'm nervous, I can't eat or else I throw up.

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    • gpnorm
      12 years ago

      I do the same thing! but to dry off my face. Sometime the bathrooms are humid so I stay there for a long time to stop sweating.... :(

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  • BradWaltz
    12 years ago

    Don't worry about it, I'm exactly the same. As soon as I put my top on in the morning after my anti-perspiration, You can see sweat marks almost after 10 mins. Best bet is to wear a dark top, and keep plenty of air to your pits. Don't wear tight under-arm tops :)

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    • gpnorm
      12 years ago

      na this isn't like an armpit thing.. It's like a full-on I look like I just ran 12 miles. I dont know what it is. Like, literally, my hair is soaked at te tips and weat is on my face and neck. It's badddd. doesnt happen much anymore but it will if I get embarrassed around new or judgemental people.

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      • Tony620
        12 years ago

        OMG! The exact same thing happens to me. I can't do a interview without sweating or be put on the spot in front of strangers. It's frustrating. This is the first time I look online about my problem and I wonder if it has something to do with my brain or what. Not sure. I've seen so many possibilities. Have you found anything or gotten some good advice?

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        • Oceanmotion
          11 years ago

          This happens to me all the time! I cant control it and once I feel the first drop of swet it just gets worse. Have you guys figured out anything that works. I feel like it ruins my life I had to drop out of classes bcuz I am too scared to speak in front of them.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Carry a fan around.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Try drinking less water and downing a few handfuls of salt before any stress. You'll have dry mouth like a bastard but no sweat!!

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