How do I avoid the tension that builds in the back of my head/neck whenever I read for long periods?
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Have you gotten your eyes checked, lately? Have you updated your eyeglass prescription in the last six months?
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I can do this.  You have to relax and then tense your scalp muscles.  It takes some concentration.  When you do this, it appears as though your ears are wiggling.
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I have that problem when I'm anxious. It seems my mouth is ahead of my brain. Just relax, and you should be fine.
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Different people find different tactics that help them.\n\nBased on the example you gave--not remembering what you read after you turn the page--you might try taking notes (in the margin or on a separate sheet) or outlining what you are reading.  Sometimes I have forced myself to write a one-sentence summary of every paragraph I read, to make sure I am finding the main idea of what the author is suggesting.\n\nThe real key is getting yourself to concentrate on what you are reading.  Find what works for you to keep you involved in the text.
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Lay down on the floor, flat on your back. Then lift your shoulders and neck forward slightly to feel your neck tighten up. Another exercise is to look forward, towards an object, keep your neck straight and lift your chin up and out, hold for a few seconds and return to normal. Do 2-3 sets of these exercises and set the reps to what you feel comfortable and suitable for your time allotted. Don't over do it or you will cause muscle strainand thats painful. But this will h elp you out with repition. Good luck.
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Take some tylenol or something, you should avoid caffeine.  Find a comfortable spot for quiet, take a couple minutes to do some deep breathing. I find this really helps with tension.
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Mental picture for you.  Take a belt by the ends.  Now pull as hard as you can, you have now created tension in the belt.   Get it now?  a kind of stress that's built up.
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busted on the yawning while reading...lol.  but it IS 7 am, so give me a break!\n\ni try to stifle the yawn so i will not give the impression (even if it's true) of wanting to cut off a conversation or exchange.  sometimes i can't help it though (how embarrassing) and just let 'er go, big old cavern.  then usually the other person will do it too... WHY IS THAT?\n\na yawn is not a 'tenser-upper' for me, instead it's a release... i'll stretch and yawn for 30 seconds if i have to...and sit and 'meditate' a bit longer if i can. and yes- yawns last even longer if i'm sitting here alone typing!
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try resting one leg on a med. sized table and one on the ground, dont force your self to go down, just drop you body weight, if it gets to uncomfortable just stop.
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A mind reader and the cause of most of my stress
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just cool down and keep on reading.. do not stress your self by thinking u have to study... just read and be cool.. and yes eat good food
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Try reducing stress dot net.\nI think I saw a related article there.\n( http://www.reducingstress.net )
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I´m a PhD student and I still have that same problem. What I´ve found to work for me (kind of) is to study in spurts. If your reading, don´t try to read the whole chapter, go for one or two sections, stop and then go back. If your doing exercises, pick 3 or 4 stop and then get back. Gradually you´ll be able to go longer (specially as your deadlines get shorter).\nAnd above all, don´t log on to Yahoo! Answers while you study.
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You could be stressed out (tension). Best to see your physician in case it is something else (migraine)
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your back is tense and stress will add to the pain too.  you need to stretch the muscles out and put ice on it. slowly put your head from one side to the other and gently stretch for 25 seconds. repeat on the other side.  take some tynelos or ibuprofen if it does not go away. ice helps too.   hope you feel better!
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It's hard to fight stress while you are in the stressful situation. At home I read, clean and do artwork. Try hiding in teh Br for a few minutes or just plain tuning out.
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Hi,\n\nThere is an easy solution for this. You got fed up with your studies because you hate homeworks and other things in studies. What will u do if you like something. You will have it always, rite when whenver you want to go for study think like this. You love that subject a lot. \n\nThis will make your brain to think that you like reading and brain starts to react positvly. \n\nEnjoy reading. then read thorowly.\n\nAll the best