Sweating and shaky and embarrassing

[alvaa]

I went to visit my daughter today in her 3rd grade class because all of the students had written their own story and today was story day and parents could come. I got there and come to find out that the parents were to go around the room and read the different books. I started on my daughter's first and I began sweating, I mean it was just rushing out of my body and I got so shaky. I assume this was a type of anxiety attack. All of these kids looking at me to read their books and then when I start sweating, bathed in my own sweat, I felt like they were looking more and harder. I am just afraid I really embarrassed my daughter and even cried a little bit when I got into my car and headed back to work.

[anxiety860]

When I get nervous I sweat. And anxiety makes me nervous so I sweat a lot. Since about age 10 my palms are ALWAYS sweaty. Which is always great when shaking somebody's hand you just meet or even better a job interview. I once told my doctor when she shook my hand.. Sorry I sweat a lot.. And she said that's ok I'm always cold people are just different. I thought well ok then she isn't worried about it!   Anyways... It seems like you are having little anxiety attacks when you are sweating. You then start thinking about the sweating. People looking at you. Your mind starts racing causing more sweat and the cycle goes on.  When I have anxiety attacks I sweat like I just ran a 10 mile marathon.  Next time this happens try and I know it's easier said then done but try to take 5 deep breaths. Calm your mind. And know its all ok. I seriously thought the deep breathing thing was a joke until I actually tried it. Works great and is so simple to do.

[alvaa]

Ok, now my fear of sweating is making me sweat???

My daughter's 4th grade teacher-parent orientation was last night. Before we went, I took my shirt off and put on shorts. I turned my air down to 68 degrees and tried to get as cold as I could. I put my shirt on and we left. I had the AC in the car full blast all the way to the school. We got there and met my ex-wife. So far, so good. It was about 85 outside but I was still doing good. We went in and found her room. I look around at all of the people and there it starts and then I get paranoid and think people are looking at me like those kids were. Sweat just dripping down my face, chest, and back. The back of my hair soaking. I stepped out into the hall and gradually it quit.

Today, at Wal-Mart on my lunch break. I had to get a few groceries. I was fine for the 20 minutes of shopping but I get into the checkout line and it starts again. Sweat starts dripping off of me. I think, is everyone in line looking at me, and it gets worse.

Do they make an over-the-counter drug to help this? It seems that when I have to take a Xanax I don't have my usual panic attack but it doesn't stop the sweating.

Any ideas?

[MelissaW33]

You definitely had an anxiety attack. From your other post, you seem like you're dealing with a possible chemical imbalance, stress overload etc. Which will cause you to have anxiety/panic attacks. You should contact a doctor or mental health specialist and get some help. There's a lot out there, you don't have to live like this.

[michigan07]

Each generation is different as well as each individual.  Some people have anxiety/ panic attacks some don't, just as some people suffer from other ailments as well. Comparing ourselves to others doesn't help much either. We all do the best we can given the circumstances were are given. However, I still think talking to a therapist can help as I read your other board and having the feelings of hopelessness you have is something you don't have to go through life feeling.

[alvaa]

I know it was. I was just so sad. I never thought of such a thing from my parents.

[michigan07]

It is possible you had a little bout of anxiety. The crying was likely due to feeling embarrassed, but don't be ! Anxiety can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. If the anxiety is persistent then you might want to look into seeing someone who can help teach you ways to cope with it. This also could have very well been an one time occurrence. Regardless, don't feel bad about it and know what happened is very common especially in stressful situations.