Article: If your symptoms are mild, you may not need to take medication for essential tremor. But if your symptoms are severe and getting in the way of your everyday life, your doctor may prescribe medication like beta blockers, anti-seizure medications, and tranquilizers. Speak to your doctor about any side effects of the medications and any issues the medication may cause with medication you are already taking. Another medication that is sometimes recommended for essential tremor is Botox injections. The injections can improve tremors for up to three months at a time, but it can cause weakness in your fingers if used on your hands. Your doctor may suggest that you do physical or occupational therapy to help with the tremors. Physical therapy can help improve your muscle strength and control. Your doctor can refer you to an occupational therapist. As part of the therapy sessions, you may use adaptive devices to make doing daily activities easier. Using heavier glasses and utensils, wrist weights, and wide, heavier writing tools can help make living with essential tremor more manageable. As part of your treatment plan, you may make lifestyle changes like using the hand less affected by the tremor more often. You may also reduce your level of stress and anxiety on a day-to-day basis, as this can make the tremors worse. For example, you may take up a relaxing hobby that requires little physical activity, like reading, listening to music, or watching movies. You can also do deep breathing and meditation to help you relax, without putting too much stress on your body. Making dietary changes can make the tremors more manageable. Cut out caffeine and other stimulants as well as alcohol in your diet. Your doctor may recommend a specific diet that you can go on to reduce your tremors. The diet may consist of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as prepared meals at home, rather than prepackaged meals. Your doctor may instruct you to avoid artificial sugar, additives, and dyes, as these can trigger your tremors. If you live with others, ask them to help you prepare these special meals, as you may struggle to prepare food on your own due to your tremors. Your doctor may recommend that you lean on family and friends for support as you deal with essential tremor. You may join a support group to help you cope with essential tremor and hire a caretaker, if needed, to make living with essential tremor easier. Depending on the severity of your essential tremor, your doctor may recommend that you have a live in caretaker or someone, such as a friend or family member, who checks in with you on a daily basis. This may be a good option if you struggle to do daily tasks on your own due to your essential tremor.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Take medication for essential tremor. Get physical therapy. Make lifestyle changes. Change your diet. Seek support from family and friends.
Article: When someone else is angry, especially at you, it can be easy to get angry as well. But when you are trying to communicate with an angry person, it's better for you to keep your own anger out of it. Calm yourself down before you respond. Force yourself to stop and take a few deep breaths. Maybe even count to five (or 10 if you need more time). Remember that the other person's anger likely has nothing to do with you. Don't take this person's anger personally. Instead, step outside of the direct line by transforming your feelings into curiosity about the person's anger. Ask yourself questions like: "This person is really angry. I wonder what got them so upset?" Don't raise your voice or speak in a tone that conveys anger. Take a couple of deep breaths if you need to, and speak with a level, calm voice with a normal volume. Having open, welcoming body language can help diffuse another person's anger. They will see that you are not being antagonistic. Some positive body language includes: Maintaining eye contact (but not staring the person down) Standing or sit with your arms at your sides, not crossed in front of you Standing at a slight angle, instead of facing the other person straight on Becoming aware of the distance between yourself and the angry person. Avoid encroaching on the other person's personal space as a way to avoid making them uncomfortable or angrier. Giving them space also means that, should they try to strike you, you will be able to move out of the way. Gently touching the other person's shoulder, if they will allow it. Keep in mind that touch isn't always appropriate. If the angry person is a spouse or close friend, then a touch may be appropriate. If the angry person is a customer or client, it would not be appropriate. When you know a person's anger triggers, you might push their buttons to provoke them to anger. This may or may not be deliberate. But when someone is angry, try not to do things that you know will make them angrier or feel less respected.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Don't respond with anger. Maintain emotional distance. Speak calmly and slowly. Use non-threatening body language. Don't provoke the angry person.