What is the best thing to calm yourself when you are agitated?

Question

I seem to be quite nervous all the time, my family notice that even when i sit with them my leg cant keep still, in fact ive just realised i was doing it just then and im on my own! I can never seem to settle and have forgotten the last time i had a good nights sleep. I very rarely drink caffeine, im reasonably out-going in most situations. Anybody got any ideas??

Answer 1

You could try bach rescue remedy available from holland and barrett i found it usefull as i am quite a nervous person but it all depends on the person because everyone is different but its worth a try

Answer 2

Jimmy legs! lol, I get that a lot too...especially in an uncomfortable environment or situation. Drinking tea always helps calm me down, and the warmness of it really opens up your airways and helps you to breathe deeper and thus able to think more clearly. Green tea is the best for you health-wise, so I'd suggest that :) Good luck with everything...and remember to relax!

*Edit* If you need any other ideas, I'd suggest joining a yoga class. I've personally never tried it, but I've heard it can give amazing results when it comes to de-stressing. Also, the first answerer is technically correct as well. Masturbation is a great way to let go of unwanted anxiety, and has great health-benefits as well :)

Answer 3

Shut them out of your mind and your life, ignore them, scare them away, etc., otherwise it is just a temporary solution to an issue or problem that may or may not be troublesome to you. If I need not to become emotionally involved with something, I have to come to the conclusion that nothing I do or say will matter after facing it head on...and then I move on....it's not that hard. But this would have to be something detrimental to your well being or awfully negative to the point of insanity..

Answer 4

You can ofcourse use breathing technique called Pranayam in Sanskrit Language. Here is the link if you want to learn it onlin for free
http://www.knowyoga.org/tiki-index.php?page=Pranayama

Also before sleeping you should massage your feet (below) with some good oil everyday. This will give you peace and you will sleep quitely and also it will keep many illenesses away.

Answer 5

You need to feel comfortable in your own skin. Maybe you need to find something to do with yourself. Some people are just revved up with energy and need to burn it off. You should join in on some sports, get a job where you're kept really active and busy--believe me you'll be sleeping like a baby in no time. Enjoy that energy while it lasts...you'll wish it back 20 years from now! LOL

Answer 6

hi you could try drinking camomile tea and bathing in Lavender oil at night, Lavender has been used for hundreds of years to help aid with restless nights and Camomile is known for it's calming effects. you can buy these in most health shops as pure oils that need to be diluted. other oils you could try are
clary sage
patchouli
rose
sandlewood
ylang-ylang

best method is massage or bathing in the oils but remember to test a part of your skin with diluted oil before using it on the whole body to avoid rections and always be careful using aromatherpy oils if you are pregnant.

Answer 7

Consider taking up Yoga. Stretching the muscles releases a lot of tension and yoga teaches breathing and relaxation techniques.

Answer 8

try to practice sport. run or swimm or play with your a frinds basketball or something...a game...something to consume your energy.give yourself something else to do instead....that should work. for example when you catch yourself mooving your leg, count to 10 everytime ;) soon you will be more aware of your bad habbit or the moments when you are too agitated if try counting or doing something to replace that action.but keep it constant - every time ur agitated - count to10/read 10 lines from a book(a diffrent book or magazine everytime)

Answer 9

I practice breathing exercises for this type of thing.I was taught breathing excercises at hospital & yoga classes for help with stress & breathing seems to be key to how you deal with stress & nervous problems to help yourself feel better.

Answer 10

Masturbation?