Expert: Rebecca Buchanan - 3/3/2010

Question
I've always been a nervous person, dealing with TONS of stress since day ONE! I've bitten my nails since I've had teeth, I "pick" at my skin, but now this new habit is really causing pain. I've been dealing with cold sore blisters frequently due to poor health and stress, and though I'm on strong meds for it, they keep reoccurring.

So I've taken on the habit of not only chewing on my lower lip so they never heal and end up as ugly white sores, but constantly and unconsciously licking my lips as well. I have no idea how to stop this. I've tried the rubber band on the wrist, yoga, deep breathing, meditation, etc. but it doesn't seem to help! I really need to get this under control ASAP!

Answer
I tell you what Amanda, contact Ozark Research Institute @ 479-582-9197 and ask to be put on their Tuesday night meditation list. It costs you nothing and might really be of help to you.  Just call back and update them each week, if you notice changes.  Sounds like you need help beyond what you can do with a rubber-band on the wrist. You have a little imbalance in your energy system and they can help.

Blessings,

Rebecca