Posted by Wolf Dreamer on October 22, 2003, at 2:35:32
In reply to Re: anxiety caused by bullying in youth. any cure? » jay, posted by zeugma on October 20, 2003, at 20:55:59
http://members.aol.com/nonverbal2/selftouc.htm
There is a reason touching your body relieves stress and helps get rid of anxiety.
Apparently, your body automatically responds to certain things like this.
Some people use stress balls, some chimps scratch themselves nervously, etc.
Better to just give the link than try to quote the entire thing here. I found it most valuable. I wonder what part of the body one could touch for the most effect. It mentions lips, so I'll try that.
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