Sweat can get a bad rap, but it is a normal function that keeps the body cool and acts as a subtle—and sometimes not so subtle—way of communication ... For example, people can experience a cold sweat when faced with emotional stress, anxiety, or fear.
AaronCarl Drever requested home detention after a “savage” assault in prison. The Crown argued Drever is a “calculated criminal” with little self-awareness of his crimes ... I wake up in a cold sweat remembering the overwhelming sense of vulnerability.”.