Why do people tremble when they are upset or frightened?How can I stop it?

Question

I feel cold too now, I am not sick just upset and worried. I will try burning off that adrenalin.

Thank you everyone, these are helping. I am not through it yet but amseeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I will be well. All will be well.

Answer 1

I can't answer the why, but the how to stop it is to breathe deep and slow, like the calming method for a panic attack. Count to ten slowly while you inhale, and then another ten while you exhale. Try to think of reassuring images, such as your favorite religious statue or picture, or a loved one smiling at you. You might use the mantra, "All will be well." Not necessarily that all is well now, because if you are frightened or upset, that is not good. But all WILL BE well is something you can believe.

Answer 2

You partly answered it yourself with the adreneline-part. Humans (like most animals) are adapted for short-term, accute stressors like a lion trying to eat us. As a result, our response is one that is adapted for running away, or as a last resort, fighting. When faced with other stressors that are longer-lasting (worry, concern) we still have the same system pop into action. You release adrenaline (among other chemicals and have complete activation of the sympathetic nervous system). Obviously you are not going to run, so a possible side effect is trembling. If you were frightened in an event where running was an option, I would not expect you to tremble.

Working on your thoughts is a good way to reduce the trembling. Learning to calm yourself down is the best way, but there are behavioral things you can do as well. Such as behavioral therapies aimed at changing how you react to stressful events you cannot control (many you can even do yourself from home so it is completely private and self-directed).

And never discount the role diet may play. We run on chemicals and they influence us in many ways. Low blood sugar can make you less stable especially when your body is activated. Make sure you keep your blood sugar elevated. So eating, especially complex sugars (bread, pasta, potato) throughout the day and simple sugars (candy, sugar) might help. Not to mention trembling is a very common medication side-effect and can also be brought-on my allergies you may not realize you have. Take into account possibilities like diabetes, hypoglycemia, etc.

Hope this answers your question.

Answer 3

adrenaline rush.. the body produces it.

just take deep breaths and think happy thoughts.. it is a rush that a lot of people SEEK. i.e. rollercoasters, scary movies, haunted hotels, ect

Answer 4

All is well, do you know what caused you to feel this way? I was feeling that way last night, it was scary...but I breathed into it & asked God & His angels to surround & protect me...I know how that feels & it's a horrible feeling....I hope you feel better soon....

Answer 5

if you are standing then sit down....keep urself warm...breath slowly...get somefing to drink ...and try focusing on somefing you really love..or in love with..trust me it works forme..;)

Answer 6

incoherence with their thought and the physical discomfort