Social anxiety activates the sympathetic nervous system, causing hands and underarms to sweat excessively. This can be embarrassing in public speaking or handshakes.
Recognizing sweating as part of the anxiety response reduces self-blame.
It explains why social situations feel physically overwhelming for sufferers.
Did you know social anxiety can make your palms sweat uncontrollably during a handshake.
[Mayo Clinic, mayoclinic.org]