I've had essential tremor for a couple of years. Personally I don't find it very "essential." I'd certainly be happier without it! When I'm standing up, my head shakes. It's not that noticeable. People only notice it if I ask them to look at my head when I'm standing. I'm going to be getting a full neurological workup one day in February. Hopefully I will eventually find out why I'm a bobblehead. I'll have to be at the hospital for 8 a.m. What's difficult is that I have to bring someone with me who knows me well. This isn't easy because I don't have a spouse or partner. I only have one friend who doesn't wake up before noon!