Anxiety
We sweat excessively when we become anxious. It is a panic response of the body to generate excess perspiration when something threatens us. When the body perceives a possible danger, it releases stress hormones to prepare. A part of this process is the elimination of the body’s water through the skin instead of the kidneys. The main purpose is to keep you from urinating while escaping the danger or defending yourself. Anxiety also increases your heart rate and blood pressure, thus making your body sweat more. Therefore, excessive sweating is a common symptom of some mental issues, such as general anxiety, PTSD, or anxiety attacks. [2]
