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Shaking Hands with racing heart
I am 17 years old
When I get in math and we are doing any kind of work I start to shake and my heart starts to race. I am very good at math so Im not sure why I do this. I can be tolerable or unbearable. I often just try and bear through it while doing my work. The shaking sometimes will happen other places but is worse in math. Im not sure what is worng people have said it is anxiety but Im not sure. I love math and are not nervous about it at all. Im scared of it getting worse as I do more math. I really want answers.
When I get in math and we are doing any kind of work I start to shake and my heart starts to race. I am very good at math so Im not sure why I do this. I can be tolerable or unbearable. I often just try and bear through it while doing my work. The shaking sometimes will happen other places but is worse in math. Im not sure what is worng people have said it is anxiety but Im not sure. I love math and are not nervous about it at all. Im scared of it getting worse as I do more math. I really want answers.
It doesnt really happen in any other class to much. And it only is occasionally. Im trying the journal now with my therapist. To see what we can do
i believe it may be anxiety too , and on the other hand i think it could be a sign of nervousness but you dont feel that you are nervous . everyone has their own little habit they do when theyre nervous and yours is similar to mines thats y i think its nervousness because everytime i felt like i may be called on to answer a question and i am so shy and arent really sure of the answer so i get a bti shakey , hot and my heart starts pumping fast too ... but maybe you should consult your family doctor . goodluck finding the right answer for you .
Hi, I"m a teacher. I have a few question for you: Does this occur at any other time outside of school? Does it have anything to do with the teacher or the members of that particular class? It does indeed sound like anxiety. Math is a subject where even the smartest student can make a mistake, so perhaps you are anxious even though you know that you are good in math? I was a good student, and I used to get anxious when taking a test. I was afraid as I worked through the test that I would come to a question that I did not know, and this made me shaky. Perhaps you could keep a little journal and write a few words in it when this started to happen. Just quickly jot down what you seem to be thinking or feeling. You could look it over later and see if a reason or pattern comes out. You may want to talk to your parents or your teacher privately about what is happening. I am sorry that you are having this experience, and I hope that you find a way to reduce your anxiety ---or this reaction. Good luck!
It does sound like anxiety to me. Is there anything in your life that is causing you stress and anxiety? A fight with a friend, a breakup, a sick family member, etc. These types of things can cause anxiety and the panic attacks can happen anytime any place. You have noticed it in math class but I'm sure math has nothing to do with it.
If you are unsure of the trigger that is okay. The best thing for you to do is to have your parents take you to your general physician. From here he/she can decide if a psychological consult is in order. Having a psychological consult does not mean you are crazy. A lack of serotonin in the brain can cause panic. Just like a diabetic needs insulin, sometimes people with anxiety need medication to help increase the serotonin levels.
When your heart rate starts to increase try this breathing technique. Take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for 5 second and count this out in your head, and then let it all out through your mouth. YOu can do this anywhere and no one will even notice. Do it until your heart rate is back down.
Tell yourself that this is nothing to worry about. Many people have anxiety.
Make sure to talk to your parents.. Also, if you have any other questions, you should post on the Anxiety forum.
If you are unsure of the trigger that is okay. The best thing for you to do is to have your parents take you to your general physician. From here he/she can decide if a psychological consult is in order. Having a psychological consult does not mean you are crazy. A lack of serotonin in the brain can cause panic. Just like a diabetic needs insulin, sometimes people with anxiety need medication to help increase the serotonin levels.
When your heart rate starts to increase try this breathing technique. Take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for 5 second and count this out in your head, and then let it all out through your mouth. YOu can do this anywhere and no one will even notice. Do it until your heart rate is back down.
Tell yourself that this is nothing to worry about. Many people have anxiety.
Make sure to talk to your parents.. Also, if you have any other questions, you should post on the Anxiety forum.
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