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april383
04-23-2008, 12:18 AM
I have always had a bad sweating problem in my armpits, weather its from nervousness or from social anxiety. But when it happens im soooo worried that I smell. I get so paranoid that everyone is talking about me saying that I smell. Im constantly smelling myself but can only smell my deoderant. I shower everyday sometimes twice a day, wear secret anti-persperant and wear clean clothes. I work as a waitress at a very fancy restaurant. Today I was sweating ALOT and I swear I heard one of the other girls say "it smells" and pointed over to me. I almost had a panic attack, but then i think if I really smelt that bad, my boss or someone would have to say something to me. I dont know but I hate worrying about this. Anyone else have this problem.

I also suffer from face blushing which both are symtoms of social anxiety. The blushing doesnt bother me as much as the sweating does. I dont have these problems when Im around my boyfriend or family members, just at work so its not like I can ask a family member or anyone if I smell because its only bad at work. This really sucks though, I feel like its holding back from being myself and from enjoying my job.

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bridge of sighs
04-23-2008, 10:08 AM
hi i use to sweat alot like you from being nervous . you can buy prescription strength anti perspirant at the drug store it is called "certain dri" or other types being sold if you need something stronger go see a dermatologist

Happy Days
04-23-2008, 06:50 PM
I have used Certain Dri and it really does control the underarm sweating. I use to soil my clothes. It was so embarrassing to have a big wet stain under your arms. After I used it for so long, I was able to stop and have no problems since. That has been years ago. You can buy it in the same section as the other deodorants, no prescription needed.

 
 
 




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