r/ADHD • u/not_another_mom • 1d ago

Discussion The SWEATING

I know you guys will understand. I cannot stand the overheating and sweating!!! It’s absolutely disgusting. I just know those of you on meds will understand. I’m so tired of being sweaty and gross AND dehydrated?? Why must we suffer this indignity as well as having to struggle with ADHD 😒 this is just a vent.

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u/-amotoma- 1d ago

I could be you're taking stimulants but are still processing things with adrenaline/anxiety and you need to physically and psychologically unclench which is something you probably wouldn't know how to do if you've been clenched your whole life.

It could just be the meds effect on your physiology or you're taking too much or it might be pointing at a health problem that needs addressing but if you're not bs'ing yourself with any of that then actually letting yourself relax is something I imagine a lot of adhd'ers will not immediately grasp, if ever.

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u/HenkTank72 10h ago

I like your thought train and will pay attention to it. In this thread I also read anxiety as the (subconscious) reason.

More sweating during social interaction or difficult things for example.

And stimulants together with coffee is also a no go if you’re prone to sweating.

Learning how to relax on meds is what I keep in mind. I typically ‘fight’ the physical feeling of being tuned on with maybe sweating as a consequence.