How to Stop Shaking

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take a deep breath.

   An excess of adrenaline can cause your body to shake.
   
   This shaking will probably be most noticeable in your hands and legs.
   
   If you find that you are shaking as a result of a fear or nervousness, the best thing that you can do is take a deep breath.
   
   Deep breathing stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is associated with sleep and relaxation.
   
   By taking a few deep breaths, you can put yourself into a more relaxed state.Inhale a long, deep breath through your nose and hold it for a few seconds.
   
   Then, exhale through your mouth.
   
   Take several deep breaths to help yourself calm down.
   
   If you are able, recline or lay down for a few minutes to make your deep breathing even more effective.
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   Step 2: Practice yoga or meditation.

   Stress and anxiety may be the cause of your shaking or it may be making your shaking worse.
   
   Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help you stop shaking by reducing stress and anxiety.
   
   Try taking a beginner yoga or meditation class to see how it helps your shaking., Massage has been shown to reduce shaking in people who have essential tremor, a condition that causes the arms, legs, and head to shake at all times.
   
   In the study, the intensity of the subject’s shaking decreased right after the massage.Whether you shake from stress and anxiety or from essential tremor, you may get some relief by having regular massages.
   
   Try a massage to see if it stops your shaking. , Not getting enough sleep can cause your hands and legs to shake or make shaking worse if you have an essential tremor.Make sure that you get the recommended amount of sleep every night.
   
   Teenagers need between
   8.5 and
   9.5 hours of sleep per night, while adults need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night.
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   Step 3: Get a massage.

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   Step 4: Get enough sleep.

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