I have essential tremor at the early age of 17.medication is ruled out, as i can't concentrate. how can i reduce the tremor this in social situations?

ESSENTIAL TREMOR: It might be worth a visit to a major referal center with a large movement disorders clinic (columbia university in nyc for example) use of beta blockers, Mysoline (primidone) and Klonopin with careful titration might spare you the sedation. There are other approaches (sugery-magnetic stimualtion of the brain, biofeeedback, weighted utensils) that might help. Get a second and even third opinion.

Added thoughts: Agree with dr weissman, and here are some added approaches. Medication may be tolerated if you use once daily Gralise or twice daily horizant. Many of my patients use weighted bracelets, which seem to be very useful in stabilizing motions. In rare cases, good responses have been achieved from dbs procedures. Best of luck.

Are you sure?: How sure are you that you have essential tremor? It is fairly rare at 17. Please be sure you have seen a capable neurologist or even a neurology specialist in movement disorders to confirm this diagnosis. There are many causes of tremor and lets make sure you correctly diagnosed first.