LAD 313 Report post Posted March 7 I tremor uncontrollably when I'm nervous or anxious. Any tips on how to make it not so noticeable? It's almost like an uncontrollable physical response to the anxiety. LAD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pdmanaz 50 Report post Posted March 8 Exactly what it is. You don't have to have PD to experience those symptoms. Find a way to avoid what you feel are the most stressful situations as a start. I think counselling may also be something to look into. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linda Garren 806 Report post Posted March 8 I'm so sorry you experience this. I do, too. I think it is unfortunately the way our bodies react now as Parkies. It's very humbling. Depending on the situation, I may just mention that I have Parkinson's (if I'm around someone when it happens). It helps sometimes to just put it out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAD 313 Report post Posted March 8 I do usually put it out there that I have PD. Guess I'll just keep going with that plan. LAD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalGal 23 Report post Posted March 8 The exact same thing happens to me. Whether it's my husband driving too fast, or an exciting football game that my team is losing, whatever the situation if I'm stressed I shake crazy. In the next month I am having root canal and a colonoscopy. Shake, rattle and roll!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otolorin 41 Report post Posted March 8 It is better not to think about it,because that is when it really gives you more anxiety.So try to be as calm as possible and avoid stressful situations. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAD 313 Report post Posted March 8 Nice to hear I'm not alone but sorry too-it really is a pain when it happens . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linda Garren 806 Report post Posted March 9 Amen. Only good thing about it is that it keeps us humble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherrie 4 Report post Posted March 27 Within minutes of talking to a certain person, I would get a violent right hand tremor— I am almost exclusively left side symptomatic otherwise! I used it as a reason for changing a relationship status and taking Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and assertive communication training. The assertive communication was revolutionary! My whole life I had thought I was a firm yet fair person only to find out I’m a pushover!😁. My children were shocked I hadn’t known how passive I was. Now I appreciate my nervous tremor because it’s an indicator to take care of my needs and I can say “Ooh, look at that tremor, we’ll have to discuss this later.” 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lorit249 9 Report post Posted March 27 (edited) I find moving around - walking makes it go away faster. It seems to be the shot of adrenalin for me and as soon as I get the adrenalin out of my system I'm fine. It's worse when I'm sitting or confined. Edited March 27 by Lorit249 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tweets32 7 Report post Posted April 12 Thank you so much for this topic. I have the same problem. If it continues I get more anxious and then my whole body feels weak and shaky. Then my muscles start to tighten up and I feel like I’m hunched over. By this time I have a full fledged panic attack. Last night I had to have a friend drive me home. I seem to have higher anxiety in the evenings. When I’m at home I don’t know whether it’s better to lay down and try breathing exercises or try to keep on walking. I am also not good sitting in meetings at night. This almost always sets me off. Doing an activity seems to be much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otolorin 41 Report post Posted April 12 I feel this way to sometimes.Deep breathing exercise helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
