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I drink alot of camomille tea which helps me. Big deep bubble bath can do wonders, and sometimes just shutting myself off with a book! Hope you manage to relax hon. Is there anything specific you're anxious about?
The 'tense & relax' technique really works. You start from your toes, and tense and relax each part of your body, moving your way up... let you fingers relax.... your chin and tongue too... even if you end up looking like your catching flies... and listen to some soothing music. I find aromatherapy candles really relaxing too
I'd say distraction works best for me. Because I can't relax. My mind wanders too much. That's when the problems hit. So I'd suggest completely distracting yourself.
Anything you enjoy doing as a hobby that involves concentration works. Like painting or beading. Anything that gets your tongue sticking out and your forhead frowning with intense concentration LOL