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How can I stop my hands shaking

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Last Updated: 06/01/2022 at 9:16am
How can I stop my hands shaking
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3HereForYou3
July 28th, 2018 11:27pm
Drink lots of water, take deep breaths, try to stay as calm as possible, do things to distract you or talk with a person who you feel safe around whether that's on the phone via text or face-to-face.
KatieKittredge
July 28th, 2018 7:58pm
Control you breathing. Take a deep breath, hold it for 2 seconds, and slowly release it. Your hands will begin shaking less and after a few minutes will stop shaking.
Anonymous
July 18th, 2018 5:30am
Try foucusing on something else for example look around the room for 5 things you can see 4 things you can touch and so on.
SympathyRose
November 17th, 2017 4:24am
First; Try shaking out your hands. Sometimes, wringing them out can get rid of shakiness. Next, take a few deep breaths and try to clear your head. If that doesn't work, try grabbing on to somthing, or clasping your hands together. If you have a friend who understands, then holding hands with someone could help.
Anonymous
June 2nd, 2016 2:39am
I have hyperglycemia, that might be one reason. It's no big deal, I just have to have tiny snacks throughout the day.
amiablePeace77
April 20th, 2018 9:03pm
Apart from a variety of reasons anxiety can be the cause. Deep breathing or other relaxation/distruction techniques might be helpful
Anonymous
December 12th, 2017 10:58am
By putting them against a flat surface or concentrating on something you absolutely love to take your mind off them shaking. Thinking about things such as your pet, friends, achievements, all the moments you were proud of yourself.
mmpls23
July 1st, 2018 7:58pm
I practice 4×4 breathing. Close your eyes, lay your palms down on the bed or couch next to you, breathe in for 4 seconds, hold it for 4 seconds, then exhale for 4 seconds. I do them in sets of 4 and as I'm able I increase the exhale time.
Anonymous
January 13th, 2018 3:32pm
Take a deep breath and think to yourself, "what is it that is causing this shaking" if it is something happening at that present time.. Can you remove yourself from the situation?
calmingcloud133
June 7th, 2018 3:50am
Something I find that helps is focusing on your breathing going in and out of your body. Or, you can focus on something entirely different, like music or a game!
Yukihiko
June 28th, 2018 1:30pm
Shaking hands is usually a sign of anxiety or other illnesses. If the cause is anxiety, there are a lot of ways you can get rid of it, like calming yourself, relaxing, mindfulness (there's a lot of mindfulness here in 7 cups), meditating, light exercises, and a lot of other things.
Anonymous
April 12th, 2018 3:15am
Breathing deeply. Don't focus on your hand. Focus on your breath. Don't think about other things. Don't care about your hand.
Anonymous
March 27th, 2016 6:57pm
There are many ways hands can shake. Arthritis is a disease that makes your hands shake, and a lot of elderly people's hands shake. If that is the case, try going to a doctor but they might not be able to help. If it is because of anxiety or nervousness, you should try to calm yourself down. Listening to music and reading has always helped for me. Or you could take a nap
CheriBee
March 20th, 2021 5:39am
Start with a checklist of things that could be the cause. Have you eaten? Blood sugar levels can play an important role. Have you had enough water today? Dehydration can cause shakiness. is it possibly caused by emotions? Being nervous or anxious can cause shakiness. Mindfulness exercises or breathing exercises can help relax you. Lastly, are you experiencing other symptoms like dizziness or lightheadedness? Other symptoms can indicate something more serious that may require medical attention. Most simply, if you have eaten and had enough water, try shake out your arms and stretch your fingers. Getting blood and oxygen to your muscles may help stop the shakes.
beccarc17
November 9th, 2018 5:08pm
Hands shaking can be caused from many different sources. In many cases, it is just a genetic factor that causes hands to shake in which cause it can be treated by medication. However, if it is caused by alcohol or caffeine, the only real way is to unfortunately reduce consumption. There may be more serious causes of hands shaking such as a problem with blood pressure, which would require you to seek professional help from a doctor. If it's caused by anxiety or nerves, you can focus on DBT skills such as breathing exercises. You may find these solutions help but each case is different !
Anonymous
March 28th, 2021 10:15am
Put your hands on your lap, take deep breathes, and count to 10. Close your eyes if you need to. You may have just finished panicking which is completely okay. Just take deep breathes, drink some water if you need to, and think of your happy place. This can be a childhood home, a park you would go to with your friends, or just anywhere that brings you peace. After that I want you to think of some people that have really impacted your life in a positive way. Think about why they are so important to you and just by doing these few things it can go a long way in getting your hands to slowly stop shaking.
JuliaNotJuliett
April 10th, 2021 11:53am
Shaking hands can be a result of plenty of issues, physical or emotional. If it's a physical issue, it would be best to see a physician (this kind of thing is usually related to stress or trauma suffered by the joints, and it happens from time to time, regardless of the surroundings). If the shaking is caused by an emotional/mental health issue, then it would be safe to try and identify the strongest emotion you are having, and concentrate on the source (e.g. If your hands are shaking because you are furious, where is the fury coming from? What can you do to stop it); more often than not though, this could be caused by something out of your control, such as stress or anxiety. I think that a short term solution would be trying out a few breathing techniques and seeing which one works for you, and a long time solution might be taking this issue to a therapist. Take care!
booklover1224
April 27th, 2016 4:05pm
That can be from a variety of things. If they just randomly shake with no emotional connection at all, then consult a physician about it. Everyone's hands shake just a little bit, but if it's giving you trouble doing things, then it might be time to ask for medical assistance.
thefuture12
April 15th, 2021 7:53am
Breathing. It helps to manage the feelings inside of you. Breahte in and breathe out. Think about how the air goes through your Lungs and how they end in your heart. Everytime you breathe out think about all the emotions you blow out in the same time. They dont need that much space in your heart. Now take your own hands and hold them. Your not alone, you have yourself. You are strong and powerful. Do the exercises one more time and breathe in and out. You feel the air everywhere in your body now. Your body is ready for working again.
eLucae
June 3rd, 2021 2:33pm
Hands shaking is multiple things, it could be stress, anxiety, or just something with your blood sugar. If you have a strong feeling that it may be stress, try to calm down. Try doing something that calms you down. If its something that has to do with people, leave the room. Go to a quiet space and take deep breathes. Its normal to feel overwhelmed in front of certain people if you need to do something.
Peony6
July 14th, 2021 6:33pm
When we experience anxiety or fear we pick up some compulsive habits such as feet tapping, nail biting or hand shaking. However, since we are talking exclusively about handshaking, it would be beneficial to know that sometimes hand shaking stems from nerve problems. In thay case it's highly recommended to consult a physician if the handshaking is severe and out of control. Now, come to the question of managing. We'll be first willing to stop it and for that willing to pay the price. The price is nothing but diligent practice and discipline. Firstly, we need observed at what time, for what and for how long our hands are shaking? What are the triggers behind? When did we pick up this habit? Once we know the reasons and trigger, we'll make ourselves equipped to before the handshaking occurs. We can divert ourselves by observing details of the surroundings or perhaps by eating a candy or engaging in a friendly conversation with others. We may also take measures to avoid the triggers for a time before we eliminate the root cause of this. This is it. Thank you so much for reading my answer and please pardon my grammatical erros. Have a good day!
Robynni
August 27th, 2021 8:40pm
I have a full body tremor! I'm entirely happy to talk about it, and I can totally relate! I try to concentrate on something else, myself. Sometimes when we focus enough, it can take away from the more irritating or negative parts we deal with. Of course, for mental situations we use mindfulness, grounding, etc. Which, if a root cause of shaking is anxiety, could work, but not always! I quite like picking up a pen and doodling on scrap paper! I can try to control my hands a little more, with a creative spark! Other hobbies could be used, too, of course. Gaming, reading, music, anything really! It's likely that, for me, I usually fixated on something worrying, or something triggering just happened, and I need to work through the feelings I gained from it.
Forestingrey
April 13th, 2016 10:00pm
Take several deep breathes. Do something. Something you like doing. Draw. Paint. Write. Fiddle with a rock. Play an instrument. Play a video game. Do something with your hands. If you don't have the time or it isn't the place, hold them in each other. Rub your hands together, rub your legs, rub your feet. Tap out a beat. Remember to breathe.
Anonymous
November 4th, 2021 11:05pm
Honestly, my hands shake a lot. So do my legs. People have said it's anxiety, but I don't see how the two of those correlate. It could possibly be anxiety, so you could get help, or some physical problem. Also, don't drink too much coffee, and try to get good sleep, because I don't and I am quite shaky. I think that strong emotions or just gripping your hands too much can also cause something like it too. Personally, I don't think there is anything wrong with me that's causing this other than sleep problems and anxiety, but try searching on the internet and if you have any related conditions to shaky hands.
Anonymous
January 13th, 2022 3:48am
A first step that you could potentially take is to determine the source of your hands shaking. By determining the cause of this habit, you could be able to come up with solutions or actions to take to minimize your shaking. For example, is there a certain location, time, or individuals that tend to "trigger" your hands to shake? I've also experienced frequent hand shaking before. After some reflection into my daily life, I realized that the source of my shakiness was due to anxiety. So to reduce my hands from frequently shaking, I determined sources of anxiety for me. You can try the same and see it it works for you.
Lionbabylistener
April 3rd, 2016 5:45pm
Try to think of something else or an activity that helps to distract you from your hands shaking. This will help to take your mind off it
Anonymous
April 11th, 2018 2:23am
Take deep breaths and focus on the best case scenario for your situation. Try to remain calm throughout the task you are trying to complete and don't doubt yourself.
Anonymous
October 2nd, 2016 3:16pm
first question why there shaking and stop that from happening .if there just shaking i reccomend anxiety hotlines
Anonymous
June 29th, 2018 1:21am
Take a moment and focus on your breathing. In, and out. repeat that motion, deep breaths, in through your nose, out through your mouth.
Zoozoo149er
April 21st, 2017 6:16am
I struggle with this problem commonly. Most of the time it is when I am nervous or in an uncomfortable situation. Or sometimes if I am tired or in an unfamiliar place with unknown people.I Just remember to calm myself down and not freakout. I hope this helps ! 💜