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Why does my head moves slightly involuntary? is it due to anxiety ?
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Essential tremor?: You may have a benign essential tremor, which can intensify with anxiety. To determine the cause, you could consult a neurologist first -- and then possibly a psychiatrist as needed.
Answered 4/16/2016
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