The truth is that everybody sweats to some degree or another and how much use of it will depend on things like your level of activity and physical condition. But sweating when not undergoing physical exertion is a classic anxiety disorder symptom. And it’s not uncommon as a symptom for panic attack sufferers as well.

Firstly, it’s probably best to be aware of the other things that can cause excessive sweating Diaphoresis -  is the medical name for excessive sweating that’s commonly associated with shock and other medical emergency conditions.

Firstly, the physiological (normal) causes of this quite common symptom of anxiety disorders are quite varied.

Secondly, normal physical causes are things like physical exertion, fever, spicy foods, and high environmental heat content and the menopause.

Thirdly, other normal causes are from strong emotions such as anger and fear.

Fourthly, pathological causes of Diaphoresis may be associated with some abnormal conditions, such as hyperthyroidism and shock.

Fifthly, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), in diabetics relying on insulin shots or oral medications can also cause diaphoresis.

And lastly, Diaphoresis is also a symptom caused by various drugs including caffeine, morphine, alcohol, and certain antipsychotics, as well as withdrawal from alcohol or narcotic painkiller dependencies.  It can also be caused by many types of infections that are often accompanied by fever and/or chills.

one thing to remember is that most people will start to sweat a little bit more than usual when faced with unusual or stressful situations. The thing is as this is so common and you’re aware of the situation affected your little sweaty either before, during or after say something like a job interview is all part of what we go through in daily life. Anxiety disorder sufferers may not be aware of the stress that they are under and so the body’s response to feeling stressed in the form of sweating seems to be out of context.

One simple way to find out if excessive sweating is down to anxiety or a sense of panic is simply to take advantage of a short chill out period and is mentally go over what’s going on around you at the time. If you can see that things are troubling you either as a big full in-your-face problem or a number of little things that have added up over the day or week then you can see that your excessive sweating is down to anxiety. And that means that you need to take action to do something about it.

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2 Responses to “Diaphoresis AKA Excessive Perspiration – A Classic Anxiety Symptom”

  1. irene e tull says:

    can this cause muscle spasms and other severe pains all over the body?

  2. admin says:

    When you consider that anxiety and panic attacks are often caused by an ongoing and unresolved stressful situation amongst other things. And that of itself, stress can cause high levels of muscular tension then the answer to your question has to be yes
    However, unless you are aware of something that could cause that stress, then a visit to your medical practitioner may not be a bad idea.

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