How to Stop Shuddering

Shuddering, or compulsive shaking, can be caused by a number of factors. Generally shuddering is brought on by anxiety or discomfort, when a person is placed in a situation that is uncomfortable for him. As a result, the most common way to overcome that kind of shuddering is to acclimate yourself to the uncomfortable situation. As it becomes commonplace, the physiological reaction to discomfort will wane.

Instructions

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  Consult a physician about the shuddering initially. There can be several serious reasons for compulsive shaking, such as hypothermia, a seizure disorder or a diabetic attack brought on by low blood sugar. It is vital that these potential causes be identified right away, so the proper course of treatment can be pursued and the negative and harmful side effects minimized.

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  Localize exactly what sort of situation brings about the shuddering if the doctor determines it is brought on by anxiety or discomfort. Make a note of whenever shuddering occurs, and be aware of your mind-set at that particular moment. What common factors are there in the situations where the shuddering happens?

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  Encounter the variable identified on a regular basis. If speaking in front of a crowd results in shuddering, make a point of finding ways to do so, such as reading at church or volunteering to read to schoolchildren.

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  Repeat the situation as often as possible. The more often the activity that brings on the shuddering is repeated, the more muted the shuddering will be as it becomes commonplace.

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  Pursue more extreme examples of the discomforting behavior. For example, if public speaking causes shuddering, consider attending an open mic night at a comedy club to perform. Remember, the goal is not necessarily to succeed at the discomforting event, but rather to simply get used to it to reduce the shuddering.

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  Repeat the uncomfortable events occasionally even after the shuddering has subsided. Staying away from those types of activities for a prolonged period of time could cause the anxiety about it to return.