Essential Tremor and Young People: Gracie's Story 

Omg I totally understand . I’ve had ET what feels like my whole life. Honestly tho I’m just glad I’m not alone🥹🤍

Mine started when I was a teen, in both hands, especially doing things that cause stress on my hands like accurate movements and whatnot. Something that makes it worse is being nervous or angry and I've focused on both things a lot through the years and then relaxing my muscles when I hold things or do anything that may cause the tremors to be too noticeable. It's a long way and it's different for everyone but there are ways to fight it internally

do you take anyhing for it and how much does it help?

@@greenkidd529 working out/strength training has done me wonders

Just got diagnosed today, had it my whole life and never knew why I was like this, I've had people take the p*ss soooo many times, someone once said that I "shake like a sh*tting dog"(which I found hilarious n i use it to describe myself sometimes now😂) but I feel you, I hate drinking or writing when people are watching, it's such a medial task so people think I'm an idiot cuz I can't even do that

is this real like does it work

So you’re cured?

For me it most definitely worked better than any and maxed out medications. I joined some groups on Facebook and it took me two years to decide to do it. When I finally did I wondered what took me so long which was the general attitude on the FB groups. It’s truly life changing, I can get a fork from my plate to my mouth now with not even a hint of a tremor.

Yes indeed it it- I hope that your recovery has been well and you are getting the amazing results you expected.

​@@sfjessy1how bro kindly send me your contact I have such tremors

Stay strong 💪, I'm with you

I'm also from India,me also suffering with this condetion from my childhood.Now I'm at 28 and still I suffering with this condetion.And the most painful thing is no one can understand this situation.My mother had this condetion.But even my family members can't understand this condetion,,people always make fun of me

I tried the same. Then, a Neurologist put me on Clonazepam . I felt more at ease, until I saw myself on video. I was slurring like I was drunk and moving so slowly. I also became forgetful. One could clearly tell that I was medicated! My family stated that I was Zombie like, out of it. That was all I needed to hear! I quit taking the medication and told the Neurologist I did not want to be on a medication that clearly was not helping me, it was taking me out of my awareness of self. No more! I rather shake and feel alive and acutely aware than be a drugged up zombie.

Same case sirji

Today may 26 makes 33 years ago I got in my accident

Same here

I know I’m speaking to a rock but could you please update us?😢

Have you tried using closed captioning and choosing Portuguese?

Same here , I was afraid I had Ms and I am so glad that I have only es on my right hand.

Same here

Holding a drink/plate of food is embarrassing and messy, people always think you're nervous, putting contact lenses in sometimes leads to you poking yourself in the eye, scratching the bottom of your nose sometimes results in nosebleeds cuz you accidentally put your finger into your brain😂, brushing your teeth with an electric toothbrush sometimes ends in the head coming off and you stab yourself with the handle, writing is uncomfortable and illegible(and is also embarrassing), nerves exacerbate it alot, especially in situations where you're genuinely scared(adrenaline makes me a human vibrator😂) reaching for something sometimes results in me just punching it across the room, eerm, that's all I've got for rn but if I think of any more I'll let you know🤙

Also good look with your book🤙

@@killawacan2207 Thank you so much for sharing. I'm aiming to make my character as realistic as possible, and it has led me to research a lot about ET.

I have difficulty trying to put in my earrings. It typically takes me 15=minutes to put the back on the earring once I get it through my ear lobe. It used to do it so easily. The older I get, the more my essential tremor progresses. I can no longer do simple tasks like threading a needle to stitch on a button or stitch up a torn hem. I used to paint lovely paintings on canvas but can no longer paint with the precision that my art required. Eating at a restaurant is embarrassing. People try not to look as if they noticed my food falling from my utensil as I try to get the food in my mouth. I was raised in a home where I was taught manners and proper etiquette. So, when the food bounces off my fork or I refrain from even attempting to try the lobster bisque to avoid humiliation, I politely decline a dinner out and now prefer to eat at home.- Yet,As bad as it is, I recognize that there are many others who suffer from even greater disabilities and disadvantages. I am truly grateful for the many blessings I do have.

@@FlowersfromNan Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Cara. I am glad to say that the book I was writing is totally finished, and I believe I have written my protagonist's own experience with ET as realistically as I can. Research and personal accounts such as yours has helped me to consider things I never would have realized otherwise.

It will be okay. I have had ET for awhile. I was diagnosed in 2003. I had to make adjustments with every day tasks. Since most of my tremor is in my right hand, I learned to do more with my left. My left hand is used to stabilize my right , very shaky hand. I have found that if I grip my spoon and fork like a small child holds a spoon, it does not shake as badly and I can manage eating. I use two hands to hold the wand when applying mascara. I had to make adjustments to how I used to do specific tasks. There is no way on earth that I can put thread through a needle these days, so…My husband will thread the needle and tie the end in a knot. Then, I with patience and determination, stitch up what needs mending. Sometimes I will drop the clothing off at a Taylor shop. One learns to make changes and accommodations. Best wishes to you.❤

​@@FlowersfromNanjob?

Who tells you that it is ET ? It is totally normal

How are your tremors now? I have this exact same thing except its my pinky and my ring finger and every now and then my index! It only happnes if i put them in a certain position, its not happening all the time. I am also scared to develop parkinsons specially because i am so young and i have tremors!

No it's not et. It may be stress and anxiety. I have this in my thumb and index finger in right hand in a definite position.

@@sagrariovillalobos3301 it's muscle fatigue I have this in my thumb and index finger of right hand

Very sorry. I too is in the same condition so let's value our life and manage to live with it.

I feel with you. Please don't let others people's narrowmindedness decide over your life. There will be better times. Geht Info contact with other people with ET, generally find help. Look into Mindfulness ans Meditation. This hast helped me with severe depression. Don't end your life, hang on - there are good times ahead.

I have Essential tremor. I was diagnosed in 2003. Neurologist ruled out Parkinson’s. MRI showed nothing out of the ordinary. Yes, I agree it can be embarrassing in public but I choose whether to let it trouble me or just “shake it off.”( Hey, reminds me of a song by Taylor Swift) Let’s shake off the embarrassment together. I know that both of us have other things we should be or are grateful for. I live in a home. I have shelter and warmth when it’s cold and cold when it is warm…too warm in Florida. I have food in the refrigerator and water when I turn on a faucet. I have indoor plumbing! (When..sadly, so many like a young girl named Francoise who I sponsor in West Africa, does not even have this luxury.) Count your blessings Dear One, maybe you can live a life that inspires others to do what is right and what is good despite your difficulties. I assure you, we are in this race ( human race) together. We can run the race well, even if we, in reality, can no longer run or have difficulty with common tasks. All people are dealt a hand of cards. Some hands are better than others. But, in truth, it is “ How you play the hand that you were dealt”that matters. My faith in God gives me great, unending strength. Do you know Him? He wants you to know him. You can learn just who he really is by picking up a Bible and reading it. I would suggest starting in the New Testament. Maybe..Romans. You will know after reading, How much you are loved. How incredibly blessed you are because your Creator left YOU a gift. Just for you. But you have to accept the gift. Find out more by reading. ❤

I had IT and i ask about US focus ttt it has alot of said affect

@@Abdul_Nasher you have had focus ultrasound? You are saying there's a lot of side effects?

@@Joey71420 no i didn't had US I only read about it

That shit only lasts 3 years at most and only helps one hand 🤦🏻‍♂️

WHAT!!!???? ME TOO!!!!!!! I remember I was in 4th grade when I noticed my left hand would shake for no reason at all. And if I pay attention to it it seems to get worse. It’s frustrating to say the least. My question is why only my left hand???? I’m right handed btw

@@karolinemattani6603 I have the same issue but i feel like the more you think about it more it will bug you, it isn’t life threatening and won’t kill you or lead to anything major, just gotta live with it and be positive, there’s other people with far worse

Me too