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Originally Posted by dpellsworth
My hands shake when I am out in public. Like when I am holding a plate in line to get food and people are around. Or when I first start a job and they train me and I can barely type I am shaking so bad. Could this be anxiety? I was a heavy drinker for 20 years and my doc says that could be it but I don't know.
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For me this is a medication thing (lithium for example will cause this). I tremble at times for no reason at all. I really tremble at times I am under stress.
Yes, making sure your stomach is full is probably the biggest strategy I have. I carry a granola bar around with me.
Yes, there are times like those you mentioned that are quite embarrassing. Touching something - even my leg - seems to help me. I notice I become animated or talkative in such situations - I guess it is a mode of compensation or effort to distract people.
When people notice and ask about it, I have found I have begun to be honest and admit I am anxious.