In this article I will describe some of the best tips I know on how to stop sweating.
Please understand that these tips aren’t going to work for everyone because there are many reasons why you may be suffering from excessive sweating. If you have had the condition for some time or you feel your sweating is extreme then the first thing you should do is talk to your preferred medical practitioner.
But if you one of the majority of sufferers of excessive sweating who is embarrassed about the large sweat patches under your arms, or you are terrified of shaking hands because of your sweaty palms then check out these tips on how to stop sweating.
Tip #1 – Relax!
Excessive sweating is a terrible vicious cycle. You sweat a little which makes you embarrassed, anxious and tense. Your tension and anxiety then makes you sweat a little more… And so the cycle continues until your clothes are saturated.
Now, think about a time when you didn’t sweat so much. Chances are you were in a relaxed state of mind. You were probably alone or with a loved one, away from the social anxiety that your sweating causes. At these times it didn’t matter whether you sweated or not. Who would care?
So it is logical to say that the most powerful strategy for how to stop sweating is simply to not care.
By mastering the psychological aspects of your excessive sweating you will considerably reduce the severity of your condition. And by using some excessive sweating control strategies it is much easier than you think.
Here is an example of how this might work:
You are in the car on your way to the office. Usually this is one of your most anxious times because you are worried about the sweat marks building up on your business shirt before you have even arrived at the office. But today, instead of wearing your business shirt, you are wearing a t–shirt. You think to yourself “who cares if I sweat right now? - I’ll be putting on my clean business shirt once I arrive at the office.” Immediately you will feel more relaxed and as a result you will reduce your sweating.
Now, you may be sceptical because the example above only deals with one small situation but in a very realistic and pragmatic way you can manage your entire day using a variety of control strategies.
And remember that the key is not the specific control strategy you use; it is the reduction in your stress and anxiety levels that will ultimately reduce your excessive sweating.
Tip #2 - What not to wear
When you first start to apply control strategies to manage your excessive sweating it is important to become sensitive to things that reduce your sweating and things that exacerbate your condition.
Important examples are the clothes you wear and antiperspirant products that you apply. You should always experiment to find what works best for you but here are a few tips to get you started:
- Choose clothes made from breathable natural fibres. Avoid wearing man-made materials such as nylon directly next to your skin.
- Pick clothes in styles that are most comfortable for you. Ignore all advice about what you should wear - just pick items from your wardrobe that work best for you personally.
- Choose a good antiperspirant product. Make sure the label says antiperspirant - and not just deodorant. Experiment with different brands and see if any improve your condition.
- Try wearing dress shields. In the short term, choose disposable ones and carry a few spares with you.
Tip #3 - Be prepared
Carrying a few key items with you is probably the best thing you can do to immediately reduce your anxiety and, as a result, reduce your excessive sweating. I recommend the following items:
- A spare shirt or blouse.
- A spare pair of socks or tights.
- Some disposable dress shields.
- Some moist wipes to maintain your hygiene and help to cool you down.
- A can or bottle of antiperspirant.
Ideally you with have these items on-hand at all times. You can read more about how I used this strategy in my article on how I beat my excessive underarm sweating.
What to do next?
I hope these tips inspire you to take some action. Each and every one will, to some extent, help to reduce or stop excessive sweating.
Remember there is currently no miracle solution to this condition so your best bet is to do lots of these small things that together will make a big difference in your life.
If you need more detailed guidance be sure to check out my excessive sweating product review section. There you will find some great resources on how to stop sweating.
This article is general in nature and does not represent medical advice. Always consult with a qualified medical practitioner before choosing a course of hyperhidrosis treatment.
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May 12th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
I’ve just made a list of all the things that make me sweat - both physically and psychologically, including what i do to try and stop/reduce. I’ve tried googling ’stop sweating’ and other key words, but i am scepticle about spending my money on some internet junk!
I’ll see how my plan goes and hopefully remember to post back on this website. There has to be hope out there for us, i just know it!! Just think of Tony Blair and how much he used to sweat. There’s aluminium chloride or something like that, that could help us
Best of luck guys
‘B-Jay’
July 6th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Hey, I too suffer from a sweat problem and its really embarressing. For a guy it may look bad but for a girl its considered gross. I can’t even think of buying anything off of the internet, unless its for school, or my dad will freak. I’m just hoping it will subside. The only peice of advice I have to give any other girls who see this is that the clinical strength stuff doesn’t work, and the one by Degree smells funny.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Don’t waste your money on e-books that promise to “cure” your excessive sweating. They are just full of stupid ideas like when you start to sweat take a shower. Who can do that in every situation?! I ordered 2 different e-books and immediately asked for a refund cause they were full of this kind of useless information. Don’t waste your time or money on them.
July 20th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Guys
For years i have no longer suffered with excessive sweat or marks on my clothes, after discovering Dryclor this is a fabulous product, cheap to buy and will give you the confidence back you used to have.
Simply apply before bed in the area where you sweat,in the morning wash and dry yourself off and you will notice in a few hours, no more sweat.
Re-apply once a fornight for about 6 weeks, then no need to do for several months.
It works…and its not expensive to try out.
I told all my mates and they now swear by it.
Remember the name…
DRYCLOR
For excessive sweating
Speak soon
Gladys
July 20th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Make that Driclor ….Oops !
August 21st, 2008 at 7:57 am
it doesnt work.
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Just be warned, that aluminium chloride stuff causes breast cancer.
September 30th, 2008 at 11:32 am
hi, i’m still in school and i suffer alot from sweaty palms, underarms and feet. often in class i have to slip my shoes off to get some air. but for me, my problem is really annoying because all the other people in my class, do not have sweaty hands. When i started to read the article on ’stop sweating and start living’ i got exicited but then i found out that it was american. i need some help,asap, but where can i get it? someone help.
October 5th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
i use driclor and have done so for a few months and have to use it everyday however it’s really itchy and uncomfortable to use .. so it’s hard to get to sleep hahaa. anyone with the same problem? x
October 23rd, 2008 at 4:37 am
Thanks buddy. I’m doing everything you’ve mentioned. I’m a guy who can sweat like a pig (even though I’m physically fit and healthy). It also happens when I’m having sex. It really bothers me because I don’t want to be offensive to my girlfriend. She tells me it turns her on but I don’t know how that can possibly be. She calls it “man musk”. I call it “man stench”. I’m doing everything you’ve mentioned. I’m happy to learn that I’m not the only guy with this problem. Thanks for your article.
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Im 18 and i started sweating in high school when a friend of mine notice pit stains. As soon as that happened i began thinking about it and now i sweat all the time. Im really tired of it. i always wear a jacket or sweater and no underarm anitperspirants work im going to try driclor but i dont know if it will work
Is there anything else i can do????
October 29th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Hi guys, I suffer from the same problem, and it only started when I was at uni…i have tried driclor, and its super itchy and irritable….i was looking at the e book….stop sweatig and start living, but im guessing its a scam..its such a horrible problem, i feel its at its worst when i get nevous..i aslo tried a product in spain it was similar to driclor, i think it was calle dpersperex but it was also irritable..i really hope there is some hope for us..its a horrible problem to live with..the fear of lifting your arms up
November 1st, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Driclor has been the best thing for me, i started using it in 2006 I’d apply it like once a month, and now I’m down to applying it like once evey three months. So it does work, atleast for me, I know it itches at times, but before you apply make sure that your skin is dry because the if its applied on a wet surface the irritation can get real bad. I hope it works for everyone else as well as it has for me.
November 20th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
HEy, im only 15 and i juss entered high school and im noticing that i have been sweating like almost everyday =/. I have never sweat so much & the weird part is that when im home i dont sweat at all. I have never sweat so much like this and i think its because i qet nnervous that people r qunna see ma swear stains. This has really caused an issue for me and i wanna fix it. I want it like the qood old days, i think ive been sweating a lonq time aqo but not like how i am now. Is there any deodorant that can fight excessive sweating ?
December 1st, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Hey everyone, iam not going to ramble on my story because iam just like everyone else. We are all the same because we are all looking for a answer. (pardon my spelling iam on my ipod :P) Having sweaty armpits suck, luckly it is winter and i can wear a hoodie/sweater everyday.
My advice to who ever is curious is to try and not pay attention. For me at least i think it is all in my head. If you think you are gonna sweat , your most likely going to. Try putting a lil bit of rubbing alchol + antipersprant. I know its hard to do but i know it will work. Enjoy yourself and try your best not to think about it. But even i cant do that all the time , i still sweat but i have calmed down slighlty, like i still have stains but its not as big ( if that makes any sence lol)
If anyone has any tips for canadians please post haha