Stress Management Support Group

Have you tried a relaxing bath. Do something that you enjoy to do.

You could try going for a massarge,But if you carn't do that, get a loved one to scratch your back or you could take a bath with some stress relief bubble soap.

After I've taken 2000mg of Vitamin C(Sodium Ascorbate) everyday plus massage theraphy once a month and regular 10-20 mins. of walk plus exercise, my body ache melowed. I hopeit will work for you too! Goodluck!

uhm, Ive got a primal one.... sex.

I know it's probably a tired suggestion, but deep breathing exercises really help me a lot.

Make sure that it's quiet and peaceful where you're at then lay down on a couch or your bed on your back. Try to relax your muscles, as they may be tense. Close your eyes, inhale for ten seconds, hold it, then exhale for ten seconds.

Repeat until you feel calmer.

Hope this helps!

When my body tense up from stress I'd listen to music (especially music from when I was a kid/teenager or play a game on the computer). My mom has jaw problems, she was told that most of her jaw problem come from stress because she clinch her jaw (she is not aware of it). She was told to use hot bottle (she warms water in a cup in the microwave and then pour it into a bottle). She is told to hold it on her jaw, she takes medication to relax her jaw or she'll take a warm bath and relax by watching something funny. Did you see a doctor or dentist for this problem? my mom was told that she'll need splints in her mouth, the splints will stablize her jaw so it would not lock on her. Good Luck Hon, I'm sorry that you have to go through this.

Try chamomile tea. That will help you relax and it's caffeine free"

I make sure to have quiet "me time" every night. I take a long, relaxing, candle lit bath. I used to shower all the time, but the baths really allow me to be still and have time for myself. Twice a week I add epsom salt to the water, which removes all the toxins and helps with aches. Meditation also helps tremendously.

I too used to use exercise to relieve stress but as I have no time, can't get back to that. I take a shower with good smelling soap and then lay in bed and read. At least when I read my mind can't think of anything else. Not as good as exercise.

Recently I've been doing some Qi Gong (like Tia Chi but easier) on dvd (I love Lee Holden dvds) which includes deep breathing and some meditation. This is nice exercise that also relaxes me physically and mentally.