Family Quote by Kerem Mermutlu
““Something else you should really know about me. When I get nervous, my fingers shake. I’ve noticed this a lot recently. When mother and father argue and their voices are falling around the small family apartment, when their voices are banging against my bedroom door, I can feel my fingers start to move. I tell my fingers to stop and, sometimes, they do. But if I look at my hands closely, once I’ve told them to stop, and I try to focus on keeping them as still as possible, I notice that they are still moving.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal Narrative, 2023
The speaker describes involuntary trembling when stressed and the effort to control it, highlighting anxiety’s physical manifestations.
In simple terms: Anxiety can cause shaking; you can try to calm it.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindfulness to reduce nervous tremors.
Themes
anxiety
self‑control
physiology
Mood
anxious
introspective
Type
self‑help
psychological
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- exam situations
- family conflict
- stressful work
Key Concepts
Neuroscience
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What techniques help you calm nervous tremors?
- Can you identify triggers that worsen the shaking?
A Different Perspective
Control may be limited; underlying anxiety may persist.
