Tremor when nervous?

[LAD 337]

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

[pdmanaz 53]

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.

[Linda Garren 818]

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.

[LAD 337]

I do usually put it out there that I have PD. Guess I'll just keep going with that plan. 

 

LAD

[SoCalGal 23]

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!!!

[otolorin 43]

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.

 

[LAD 337]

Nice to hear I'm not alone but sorry too-it really is a pain when it happens .

[Linda Garren 818]

Amen.    Only good thing about it is that it keeps us humble.

[Sherrie 7]

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.” 

[Lorit249 10]

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

[tweets32 8]

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. 

[otolorin 43]

I feel this way to sometimes.Deep breathing exercise helps.

[Manolo 7]

I am not on any meds but I was wondering if when I do start taking them, how much will the meds help stop the tremor.  Forty years ago, when extremely anxious, I would have a steady shake in both hands.  Now, 40 years later and 2 years after being diagnosed, I have a PD tremor (right  arm/wrist/hand) that gets more violent when I get extremely anxious.  Tonight, at my 8 year old grandson's baseball game, the tremor was pretty violent.  I get into the game so it doesn't bother me.  It bothers me most sometimes at work when I get real anxious, I have to type with only my non-tremored left hand.  Lad, I haven't posted in several months, but I remember one of your past posts where you were speaking in front of a group, you wrote that you had a significant tremor.  Since reading that post, I often wonder, do the meds control the tremor?  Evidently no, at least in anxious/anxiety situations.

[em45 26]

I am on meds though very few..my tremor in my hand kicks up when stressed or anxious but now I have a mouth tremor very annoying, just wondering if anyone else can relate to this..

Em

[Gardener 208]

Hi Em,

Yes, I can relate.  The mouth tremor is the symptom that landed me in an MDS office and resulted in a diagnosis on my first visit.  The tremor is fine like a shivering.  The triggers are feeling cold and social situations when I am talking with someone and try to make eye contact.  They are worse at the end of a dose of medication.  What are yours like?  Take care, Gardener

[tweets32 8]

Yes I can definitely relate to the mouth tremor.  It starts with my tongue which starts to shake inside my mouth.  This is what landed me in the neurologists office as well.  The tremor can get so bad that it interferes with my speech.  Plus it is downright embarrassing.  It occurs a lot in the evenings when I'm tired but also when I'm in social situations.  I am glad to know that other people have this problem.

Manilo,

I am not an expert on meds but my view is if you can live without them then that is the best thing.  They come with a lot of side effects.  I take the meds because if I didn't I would have tremors, along with other symptoms all day long.  It is true that when you are anxious no amount of Parkinson's meds will help.  

 

[Superdecooper 49]

I have a very mild problem with this. Lately I’ve been biting my tongue a lot. My teeth start chattering when I’m nervous, walking in or out of buildings, talking with people and concentrating - my physical therapist said she thinks it’s related to asking the brain to multitask. 

[em45 26]

Thanks guys for sharing ..nice to know I am not the only one..

Take care

Em

[LAD 337]

11 hours ago, Superdecooper said:

I have a very mild problem with this. Lately I’ve been biting my tongue a lot. My teeth start chattering when I’m nervous, walking in or out of buildings, talking with people and concentrating - my physical therapist said she thinks it’s related to asking the brain to multitask. 

 I chew gum. I think it helps 😊

 

LAD 

[Superdecooper 49]

I just left the dentist for my cleaning appointment. I cracked a tooth and will need to get a crown. The dentist said teeth chattering is starting to wear down some of my molars and has contributed to the cracked tooth.

She’s ordering me a mouth guard for night. And wants me to get some temporary mouth guard thingy for day time use that I can slip in if needed.

Hmmmm...not sure what to make of this. 

[jul 9]

On 4/25/2018 at 12:01 AM, Manolo said:

I am not on any meds but I was wondering if when I do start taking them, how much will the meds help stop the tremor.  Forty years ago, when extremely anxious, I would have a steady shake in both hands.  Now, 40 years later and 2 years after being diagnosed, I have a PD tremor (right  arm/wrist/hand) that gets more violent when I get extremely anxious.  Tonight, at my 8 year old grandson's baseball game, the tremor was pretty violent.  I get into the game so it doesn't bother me.  It bothers me most sometimes at work when I get real anxious, I have to type with only my non-tremored left hand.  Lad, I haven't posted in several months, but I remember one of your past posts where you were speaking in front of a group, you wrote that you had a significant tremor.  Since reading that post, I often wonder, do the meds control the tremor?  Evidently no, at least in anxious/anxiety situations.

I resisted taking the meds  because of some things I had read.  My neurologist talked me into them.  I am very happy - tremors are almost gone, my hand no longer feels like clay, I type better, I walk better, I have more stamina.  Tremors do return when I am stressed, but the tremors aren't too bad.

[fire1fl 5]

My MDC recommended I start Sinemet almost right away at diagnosis. Balancing the dose against metabolic rate and symptoms is an interesting mind game.

But yes, under stress my right arm/hand escape passivity. Likewise when I'm fatigued from exercise (the important part of PD management).

I adjust dose on the fly and go on, even though it takes about an hour for full effect.

[Kara3 1]

I clear my mind and breathe deeply as someone already mentioned.  It really works for me.