How to resolve somatic symptoms of stress

[StrongLegs]

Hi,

I wondered if anybody might know how to help the body to resolve the somatic symptoms of stress, once the stress has been resolved, or is at least is being resolved?

I've been having a huge amout of family stress for years. I have been going to see a private clinical psychologist about it for 8 years and in the last year or two have been talking to all my nearest and dearest and adjusting those relationships to make things more comfortable.

Most of them have been really good and are making adjustments and life is much better. One relative who was unable to adapt has removed themselves from my life.

However, I really would like all the somatic/physical symptoms of stress to calm down a bit, so I could go out and enjoy myself, eat better, and generally get back to normal a bit.

I just wondered if any of you might know of ways to help my body get the memo that things are improving now?

Thanks!

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100% try breathwork.

This video made such a huge difference for me. Try starting your day with it.

This did more for me than medication, yoga, mindfulness... Complete and utter game changer.

My inflammation markers are down in my blood test

That's impressive!

I've been trying the low histamine diet but it hadn't had any effect, other than me losing my appetite and weight since it is so bland!

I've downloaded some of the YouTube links mentioned here and will give them a go. I get awful physical symptoms of anxiety after repeated traumas. I find most things help a bit but nothing so far has been a game changer.

Following

I really like the breathwork idea. All my life when I've been stressed, I've found that my breathing locks up because the stress is stuck in those muscles. I'm forever trying to relax and breathe properly, but it's surprisingly hard to do it.

A super useful thread, going to try some of the suggestions

10 mins of stretching / yoga every morning/evening is helping me. The yoga mat is just out by my bed so I just do it.

Swimming as much as possible too.

Cranial Osteopathy.