Does anyone ever experience shakiness due to anxiety and know how to stop it?

[Anonymous]

I’ve been struggling a ton likely with physical anxiety symptoms. I’ve gotten blood work done and a holter monitor and it’s super normal, in fact very healthy. I have had panic attacks but have learned to calm myself. However, I get shakiness and feeling physically weak for maybe a couple days straight, even tho I don’t seem to be triggered or having anxious thoughts. If anything these symptoms make me anxious because they uncomfortable. I’m seeing a therapist, but what else can I do to stop feeling shaky, and has anyone else had this? I feel like it’s strange it lasts so long…

[Anonymous]

I also shake and have tightness of the chest. I've had anxiety and panic attacks since I was a kid. The only thing that ever helped me was being laid off during covid and getting that big unemployment check. Turns out, away from school and work - away from people, really - did wonders for my anxiety. And without any financial worries, I spent an entire year without anxiety or panic attacks. That, of course, is not really feasible for most people, though. And since returning to work and struggling financially, my anxiety and panic attacks are back. So that's the only way I know how to stop it. Get lucky and stumble into enough money that you don't have to be in anxiety-inducing situations anymore.

[BetaBucks]

How's your breathing? Are you clenching muscles? Have you tried doing controlled/box breathing drills? Have you tried deliberately relaxing your muscles, starting at your toes and slowing working your way up to your scalp

[Anonymous]

I feel you, I’m also the same way. My therapist suggested to sit down, close your eyes and do breathing exercises while holding a piece of ice cube in each of your hands. Focus on the coldness of the ice and keep it up until it melts all the way. Seems to work a bit for me. Also, you might want to take ashwaganda supplements.

[Asker]

Thank you!! Do you find you’re a is consistent for days and comes and goes? It hits makes em feel so shakey/weak and I can’t seem to find relief

[BetaBucks]

This is such a cool trick. I'm def going to try it out. Thank you.

[Opinion Owner]

Mine is consistent so I’ve kinda learned to live with it lol It’s definitely not fun so I get why it got you frustrated :( do you know what might be causing it though? Are you facing a lot of high stress day to day?

[Opinion Owner]

@BetaBucks it works pretty well on me so definitely give it a try. I hope it can help calm you down!

[Asker]

For sure under tons of stress! I’m in a rigorous doctoral program and 2 months away from boards, on top of personal life. Yikes! But it helps knowing you’re a is constant like mine. Were you ever advised to go to a neurologist? I was advised to because they said my shakiness shouldn’t be lasting so long, but I don't know that scared me!

[Opinion Owner]

Ohh yeah that definitely sounds stressful, but I believe in you, you got this!!

I was actually prescribed pregabalin to calm down my shakiness and it does help. You can only use it short term though… Definitely try to give ashwagandha a try, it helps calm me down a lot! It’s sold OTC because it’s just a herbal supplement.

[Asker]

Thank you so much!

[osmanthus]

I do. I'm guessing it's because I need physical touch. A hug. Maybe give it a try. A Acupuncture?

[osmanthus]

Massage?