Why do my feet feel cold and sweaty when I am feeling nervous or anxious?
1. Introduction Cold and sweaty feet during moments of anxiety are a direct physiological manifestation of the fight-or-flight response mediated by the sympathetic nervous system. Acute psychological stress triggers the rapid release of adrenaline, causing peripheral vasoconstriction to shunt warm blood away from the extremities toward the vital organs and major muscle groups. Simultaneously, this … Read more