Shaking and anxiety

[Lorie]

Does anyone know how to stop shaking and trembling with anxiety. I've had Crohn's disease for years ,and an ill mother, and a very ill son . Pain plus constant anxiety about the future is making everything so much worse than it really is . Any ideas appreciated

[Jeff1943]

Worrying about the future when you have health anxiety usually results in everything seeming much worse than it really is. Specially as your mother and son and yourself have on-going illnesses.

Maybe you should have a talk with your doctor about being prescribed some anti-anxiety meds to help you through this difficult period, I think you need a period of respite right now. Or if you're already on meds and they're not helping ask your doctor for an alternative that will.

As for the immediate problem of shaking and trembling try the breathlng exercise that people all over the world have found very heipful: breathe in slowly, hold it for 4 seconds then breath out slowly through your mouth for about 6 seconds and repeat. Do try it, it will help you stay calm and do talk to your doctor.

[Lorie in reply to Jeff1943]

Thank you for your kind reply. Most anxiety tablets seem to upset my Crohns. I'll try the breathing though. I've noticed my anxiety worse at night when everywhere is dark and quiet.Too much time to think. I don't want to talk to my husband about my anxiety too much. He's got enough to deal with. He worries about me. So if I go on a little to much please take a sorry in advance.