How can I stop my hands shaking
AngusBeefPatty
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Jun 4, 2020
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Try deep breathing exercises! When my hands shake i take large, deep breaths about 3-4 times and try to focus only on my breath in that moment and not draw my attention away from it. You can also try the relaxing breath method where you breathe in for 4 counts, hold for 7 counts, and breath out for 8 counts. I think these two methods have really helped me. Also try to avoid caffeine based drinks like monster or coffee as that can make shaking worse. Repeat if needed till shaking gets better or fully stops :) Best of luck!
Anonymous
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Jul 10, 2020
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Clench your fists as hard as you can for a few seconds. Notice the tension in your body. Then, let go. Let your hands and arms flop down and notice how that feels. Do it a few times, focusing only on those sensations. If this doesn't work, drink some water and make sure you've eaten enough. Sometimes shaking is not from anxiety but from something physical like low blood sugar, caffeine, dehydration, etc. Take care of your body! If nothing is working you may just have to wait a while. Use a distraction like a walk, a book, or talking with a friend to take your focus off the discomfort.
RomulusV
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Jul 22, 2020
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When my hands are shaking often I try to remove myself from stressful situations if possible and try to relax. Usually I tend to use distractions to help myself calm down. I may take my earbuds and listen to music, read. A book, watch something that I can engage in, or etc. Breathing exercises also can help, though I haven’t found them the most beneficial. I try to tell myself that it’ll be okay and that I’m alright or will be alright. And I try to take care of myself in these moments. To take care of my needs and to focus on my feelings for a bit till everything settles down
Anonymous
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Aug 1, 2020
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Take a deep breath, in and out. Try going to a place that is quiet and separate from everyone and everything. What are you personally anxious about? If you'd like, we can talk about it. For now, just breath in for 8 seconds, hold for 6, and breathe out for 8. If you need to fidget with your hands, I personally know that helps me sometimes, so hold something soft and not sharp or dangerous. Switch it from hand to hand as you think about things. If you cant be alone right now, then just take in the situation, and think about how things arent hopeless.
brightPond5967
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Aug 23, 2020
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Breathe. I know this feeling won't last forever even if in the moment it does. Distract myself. Play with my fingers, and move them in a pattern. Close my eyes. Imagine I'm in a safe place. My bed. Remember you are your own worst critic. Everyone makes mistakes so it if okay if I make one. I'm not alone other people have felt like this and they survived. My first time doing something? It'll be okay if I mess up. I know people are understanding and the most I can do is my best. If I try my best I can be happy with myself. I can find comfort in my own body. And if I need help someone in this world is willing to help me. Believe the universe has a plan for me and what's meant to happen will happen.
EmpoweringDolphin
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Sep 9, 2020
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breathing exercises and shifting focus. Do a quick check in with yourself and breathe in through your nose for 8 seconds, then out through your mouth for 8 seconds. If you can bring your attention to something else, you can try to refocus and redirect your anxiety and just generally calm down. There are different meditative practices that can help- for instance, name 5 things you see, hear, smell, or feel. Bring yourself back to reality, back to the simple things that can feel grounding and distracting. Keep yourself distracted and use grounding, breathing, or calming techniques until you naturally lower your anxiety and get your hands to stop shaking. The move you focus on the problem, the more difficult it will be to change.
Straightpath617
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Sep 13, 2020
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I'm sorry that you are experiencing that. That must be very difficult to deal with during every day life. Shaking hands or "hand tremors" can often be a side effect of mental health and mental health medications. If this issue has been bothering you for a while, I would recommend that you ask your medical doctor to see if there is a medical cause for it. Whether or not the cause is medical or a side effect of medication, there are ways to battle the symptoms. Best of luck to you. I do hope that you feel better and that this issue is taken care of soon.
DailyToast
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Sep 19, 2020
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Breathe deeply with your eyes closed and count to 10. Think of something pleasant, that you are thankful for. Then do it again. Clasp your hands together and squeeze all your muscles as tight as you can and count to five. Then, release and take a breath. Then do it again. If none of those things work, jump up and down and wave your arms. Dance and sing a song to yourself. If you are in a setting where you cannot do something like that and you need to be more discrete, sit on your hands and put as much pressure on them as you can, then release.
Anonymous
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Oct 8, 2020
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Place your hands flat against a surface such as a table, into the pockets of your pants, or against your body and take a deep breath. Curl your fingers up into a fist or run them along the surface that your hands are on. Try closing your eyes and picturing thoughts that bring you joy or calmness such as a positive memory or even just an idyllic scene like a calm river or mountain range. Hands shaking are the product of anxiety so if you can calm yourself down in some way, this should help the shaking stop.
Anonymous
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Oct 28, 2020
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First thing you need to identify is why your hand is shaking, is it anxiety? Is it too much coffee? Once you figure this out, you can decide what to do next. If it is anxiety, there are a couple of things you can do, deep breathing, a good nights sleep, taking a drink of water or a quick "bathroom break" to clear your head. there are many reasons as to why one's hand might be shaking and there are many solutions, one just has to find what works for you. If this continues and you are concerned, schedule an appointment with a health worker and see if there is something that can help. They may give you a relaxant or try to find an underlying cause. There is no shame in asking for help!
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