“Why does my anxiety make me shake?”
I am a 62 year old male. My anxiety makes me shake. What could be the cause?
7 Answers
PsychiatristPsychiatrist
Anxiety triggers the body`s fight-or-flight response, which can cause shaking due to increased adrenaline.
Anxiety caused bad hormones in the system. It interfered with the nerve muscle system.
Not everyone shakes when they are anxious. This symptom needs to be explored more; what is causing the shake or tremors.
Anxiety leads to activation of your sympathetic nervous system which signals a fight or flight response, in turn leading to muscle activation.
I would recommend you see your primary care provider. There are may things that may cause anxiety, to name a few:
-Stress
-Medication side effects - EX: Albuterol
-Medical conditions: Dehydration, thyroid problem, low blood sugar, chest pain, lung problems, illicit drugs use, etc.
-Stress
-Medication side effects - EX: Albuterol
-Medical conditions: Dehydration, thyroid problem, low blood sugar, chest pain, lung problems, illicit drugs use, etc.
Need to address each case, it could be another medical condition or could be some other medicine. I don't see shakes related to depression medicine.
General anxiety disorder may cause tremors of the hands, arms, and legs. There are multiple other causes for tremors. You should follow up with your PCP for an evaluation.
