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Anxiety/Tremors
by: Josephine on Wed, Aug 20 2008
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I am 66 years old and was diagnosed in January 2000 with chronic panic disorder. I have improved greatly since then. However, I am presently taking Sertraline, generic for Zoloft (50 MG daily). The anxiety part of my condition has been a problem for me. I don’t know if the tremors stems from the anxiety or not.

I hid it for a long because it is so embarrassing to even try and write, especially if someone is waiting in line for their turn, or waiting for me to finish writing a check even.

I feel so out of control and helpless. My condition is overwhelmingly embarrassing. I recently retired from work because I just couldn’t take the tremors any longer. I believe I can deal better with the anxiety than the tremors

I am presently taking propanolol 10 MG twice a day. My doctor recommended increasing 10 MG to three times per day, but it made me feel too nervous, and tied, so I went back to 10 MG twice per day. Needless to say, but my condition has not improved.

At times, I am so embarrassed until I could literally fall down, screaming and crying. I have willingly admitted my condition to strangers, family and friends as well.

Is there any help for me out there? Will I ever be able to write normal without shaking and taking as long as three to five minutes just to write a check?
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August 2008

  • How ET effects my life - by Tina - (Wed, Aug 27 2008)
    My ET is not familial,but I do have a thyroid disease. My tremors began when I was hit by a piece of wood above my left eye, at work, in 2000. [more..]
  • Anxiety/Tremors - by Josephine - (Wed, Aug 20 2008)
    I am 66 years old and was diagnosed in January 2000 with chronic panic disorder. I have improved greatly since then. However, I am presently taking Sertraline, generic for Zoloft (50 MG daily). The anxiety part of my condition has been a problem for me. I don’t know if the tremors stems from the anxiety or not. [more..]
  • Trying to Make the Best of What Has Happened - by Sandy P - (Wed, Aug 13 2008)
    From ever since I can remember I have had this shaking in my hands but just thought I was a nervous kid. As I grew older I started to drop the many activities I was involved in as it got to the point that if I tried holding a glass or tea cup my hand would shake so I hated going out to eat. [more..]
  • Living with tremors - by cw - (Mon, Aug 11 2008)
    I have ET. Medication doesn’t seem to work for me. I have it in my head, voice, hands, trunk, feet, and I believe in my arms and legs although no one has told me but they feel weak and tremor. I have a difficult time walking and keeping my balance because my feet tremor and throw me off. I find just everyday life to be more difficult as the years progress. [more..]
  • ET since childhood - by Jacob - (Fri, Aug 01 2008)
    Hi,I have been suffering with E.T for about my whole life. It is only now that I understand the illness ( and got a name for it) at an age of 48. [more..]

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