10 Physical Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety
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Excess Sweating
When stress increases, a person's temperature may rise, activating sweat glands all over the body and putting perspiration into overdrive. This can happen while sitting in an exam room, heated car or air-conditioned office. The person experiencing this symptom may become uneasy at the thought of appearing to perspire more, and uncomfortable as their body temperature rises to unpleasant levels.
While this typically isn't serious, it's worth remembering that excess perspiration may start to affect hydration levels, which can make anxiety worse.
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