I get really bad sweating under my arms. How do I help?

For over a year now I have been experiencing uncomfortable, huge sweat patches underneath my armpits. This only happens when I go out in public, and especially when I go clothes shopping. It happens almost immediately and is cold, wet and disgusting. I’ve tried so many different brands of deoderants, but none work.
Lately I’ve noticed that if I’m in a heated area it will happen more quickly. Yesterday I even wore a singlet underneath just a jumper so that my arms could breathe and that I wouldn’t sweat in a t-shirt, and the day was very cold. But I went shopping and it still happened.
Also, I have a feeling that I have something like Social Anxiety Disorder, which could be part of the problem? I’ve talked to my GP about this and she’s prescribed me antidepressants, but they’re not doing anything about the sweating.
Also, lately I’ve been getting hot flashes, and starting to sweat on my back and around my chest.
And it’s NOT menopause- I’m 17.

have you spoken to your doctor about the sweating? Sweating is a common side effect of antidepressants – has it gotten worse since you started the meds?

If it is just the sweating that is a seperate problem- try a product called Driclor. Its a roll on that you put on before you go to bed and it helps to stop you sweating. It really helped for me- but you have to keep using it every now and then to keep the benefits – and i get lazy!
It’s only about AUD$10. Maybe ask your doctor if it would be an idea for you?

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