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Old 04-19-2015, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by marion06095 View Post
This is kind of strange, but it is consistent enough that I wanted to report it here. I have Intention Tremor (link below) in both hands.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intention_tremor

I have recently been expanding my artistic skills, and I’ve been using a Wacom tablet while trying to learn to digitally paint on my computer.

My tremor, of course, is a problem when it comes to manual dexterity, but I am a big believer in “mind over matter,” and when I am using the Wacom tablet I concentrate really, REALLY hard to control my right hand.

I had not noticed it, but my hubby observed that when I am controlling my right hand with great concentration, my left hand takes on a life of its own.

It almost seems that I have willed my tremor into my left hand alone. If I really concentrate on my right hand, and sort of let my left hand do what it needs to do, I have fairly good control of my right hand. Meanwhile the left hand is twitching and doing its own thing. I am super pleased with this new understanding. As strange as it is, it is a skill that I intend to nurture.

Just sayin’.
Here's a 10 minute video of a person who has been through a pretty similar thing to you - moral of the story is - EMBRACE THE SHAKE!

http://www.ted.com/talks/phil_hansen_embrace_the_shake

PS - I checked out your artwork. You are extremely talented. I'm a mere photographer. I wished my whole life I could paint. =)

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