Advice from Annie Lane.
I am a 72-year-old retired psychologist who suffered from embarrassing sweat attacks for many years -- in fact, since adolescence. It is only recently that I have found a reason for these episodes where I would get totally drenched. In my case, it appears to be due to the “fight or flight” adrenaline rush caused by a subconsciously triggered anxiety attack.
Very small perceived similarities to past events can trigger the subconscious “tape” of past traumas to start rolling, causing your body to act as if the old trauma was reoccurring. When I really started closely examining when these episodes occurred, I started noticing that the rush of sweat would happen when I became anxious. It usually surrounded an inner fear that I would be a disappointment to another person or someone would perceive me as being inadequate.
For PTSD, I recommend somatic therapy. It is a body therapy treatment focused on the body’s various reactions to trauma in a safe way with a trained somatic therapist. It was founded by Peter Levine, author of “Waking the Tiger.” From the sound of your letter, it seems that you already know about that therapy.Annie Lane offers common-sense solutions to everyday problems. She's firm, funny and sympathetic, echoing the style of her biggest inspiration, Ann Landers.
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