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What Causes Hand Tremors And Avoidance Of Social Situations While Having Anxiety?
Question: I have an anxiety problem. In some situation my hands shiver; though I try to control it I fail. But this shivering is not always there. How can I come of this problem which threatens me and prompts me to keep myself away from social situation which would expose my shivering hands to others.
Brief Answer:
It seems social phobia
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it appears to me that shivering and avoidance of social situations are symptoms of same problem and it is possible that along with anxiety you have social phobia. The other possibility is avoidance anxiety.
Both of these conditions can be treated with progressive relaxation and use of stress management strategies. The most important among them is to identify the causes and reverse them in possible manner while progressively relaxing group of muscles.
In case this has already been tried with little success you can opt for medications. In my opinion SSRI group of medications are safer and can be used for long time if required.
I hope this assists you.
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It seems social phobia
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it appears to me that shivering and avoidance of social situations are symptoms of same problem and it is possible that along with anxiety you have social phobia. The other possibility is avoidance anxiety.
Both of these conditions can be treated with progressive relaxation and use of stress management strategies. The most important among them is to identify the causes and reverse them in possible manner while progressively relaxing group of muscles.
In case this has already been tried with little success you can opt for medications. In my opinion SSRI group of medications are safer and can be used for long time if required.
I hope this assists you.
If you have more questions I will be glad to assist you further.
If you do not have more questions, please close the discussion and if possible rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
you mentioned about SSRI group of medication; what is it for actually, will there be any side effect of it? By undergoing medication whether I will be able to completely get rid of my shivering phobia?
Brief Answer:
The earlier options are better
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.
As stated in previous query the primary mode of treatment for anxiety lies with behavioural and psychological methods and should be tried first.
The SSRI group of medicine include prozac, paxil, lexapro, Celexa, zoloft and are useful in anxiety. Alike any other medication they have some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache among others.
They are generally required for long time and you may get rid of anxiety in majority of instances but there is no conformity.
Regarding prognosis behavioural therapy have the best prognosis in phobias.
I hope this answers you further.
Thanks again.
The earlier options are better
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.
As stated in previous query the primary mode of treatment for anxiety lies with behavioural and psychological methods and should be tried first.
The SSRI group of medicine include prozac, paxil, lexapro, Celexa, zoloft and are useful in anxiety. Alike any other medication they have some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache among others.
They are generally required for long time and you may get rid of anxiety in majority of instances but there is no conformity.
Regarding prognosis behavioural therapy have the best prognosis in phobias.
I hope this answers you further.
Thanks again.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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