beaners Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 What is the best way to kill some anxiety? It's not major anxiety, just that can't quite relax, restless, sort of jumpy feeling. Almost like I drank coffee too close to bedtime? Typically I'd share a good meal and glass or two of wine with my husband, and the feeling would be gone for a long time. I can't drink alcohol right now though, and I need something that doesn't feel like work. I love yoga, but I just don't have the energy when I've finally gotten 8 kids into bed, you know? I'm drinking a mug of tea right now and it isn't quite getting the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Benadryl :lol: What sort of tea are you drinking? Did you try Chamomile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEJ Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Marijuana? JUST KIDDING!! I'd try a hot bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Hot peppermint or chamomile tea or any tea you like except black or green since they contain caffeine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Maybe your husband can help find a way to relax you... Epsom salt bath and Pride & Prejudice on TV helps too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane in CO Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I love a hot bath with essential oils (lavender is my favorite) and a really good book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Epsom salt bath and Pride & Prejudice on TV helps too. That new Jane Eyre with Michael Fassbender is nice for falling asleep. Every uses soft soothing voices and the music is relaxing. Plus it has Michael Fassbender in it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Epsom salt bath with valerian or passionflower tea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Oh yeah, not drinking caffeinated tea right now! It's a froofy herbal fruit blend. It isn't all chamomile but it does have chamomile in it. I knew you guys would be full of ideas, but you have already come up with some I *never* would have on my own LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Sleepytime Extra - the one with a cat on Sleepytime Bear's lap - has valerian in it. Or just plain valerian extract. 5htp supplement Chamomile tea A massage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I don't drink. So, I can't speak to the comparative effects, but the thing that works best for me when I'm stressed is to turn on some classical music -- Vivaldi's lute concertos are my favorites -- and lie down somewhere dark and quiet. I close my eyes and just listen to the music and focus on relaxing each of my limbs, one muscle at a time. For some reason, this often works best for me if I lie down propped up with a bunch of pillows on the floor, rather than in bed or on the couch or anywhere "normal." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 For me it's about distracting my mind. Wine makes everything a little more fuzzy, so, yeah, that works (though since we don't keep alcohol in the house, that's not my go to solution), but usually I either play a mindless repetitive game like a sudoku or Bejeweled kind of thing for a little while or I reread a book, something I know really, really well. Rereading books really helps me unwind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Camomile tea is good. You can find short, guided meditations that can work for me like yoga sometimes. There are many on you tube. I put my headphones in with my ipad. Classical music can be good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I lay with my legs up the wall (so I'm on the floor, my rear end is against the wall and the legs are up the wall) and focus on breathing. I do a 4 count breath in, and then an 8 count out. You want the exhale to be slower than the inhale, it helps calm your system. I also enjoy listening to meditation music, which I listen to on Pandora. I especially love Damien Rose. His music is just Tibetan singing bowls. I find it very relaxing. And, :grouphug: . I hate when I feel like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Ditto the mindless tasks. There's this piano app (Smule?) that puts me to sleep every time I play it. I'm not sure that's what the app's creators envisioned, but it works like a charm. Otherwise, I'm with zoobie's suggestions. :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Try some apple pie with whipping cream. I am having some now and I am not a bit anxious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I'm with zoobie on the proper use of husband. Put that boy to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Haha, well zoobie's suggestion is one I *could* think of on my own! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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