 [ Symptoms ] iv fluids yest dehydation bug not flu bad diarr today threw up blood with latest throw up should i be conserned [ Disease ] here are some relaxation exercises to try two minute relaxation switch your thoughts to yourself and your breathing take a few deep breaths exhaling slowly mentally scan your body notice areas that feel tense or cramped quickly loosen up these areas let go of as much tension as you can rotate your head in a smooth circular motion once or twice stop any movements that cause pain  roll your shoulders forward and backward several times let all of your muscles completely relax recall a pleasant thought for a few seconds take another deep breath and exhale slowly you should feel relaxed mind relaxation close your eyes breathe normally through your nose as you exhale silently say to yourself the word one  a short word such as peaceful or a short phrase such as i feel quiet  continue for 10 minutes if your mind wanders gently remind yourself to think about your breathing and your chosen word or phrase let your breathing become slow and steady deep breathing relaxation imagine a spot just below your navel breathe into that spot and fill your abdomen with air let the air fill you from the abdomen up then let it out like deflating a balloon with every long slow breath out you should feel more relaxed