What makes my hands sweaty in social situations?
Patient: in mostly social situations, i start to get freezing sweaty hands and feet, and my whole body shakes. with this, i would assume its anxiety, but mentally i do nothing of the normal symptoms. i dont feel abnormal, or self conscience about anything. im completely calm. i have no trouble talking to people, but these physical attributes i cant control. and its not every time in a social setting, only maybe 65% of the time. please help, what should i do? Doctor: According your history if you don't feel any anxiety mentally and only sweating and shaking , it can be due to your hyper sympathetic nervous system.And if it is so it can be controlled by propranolol or other medicines.However you didn't mention your age and sex, I advise to consult physician if required for evaluation of thyroid disorder and if your doctor feels, he can refer you to a psychiatrist for social anxiety disorder.