How to make my right eye stop twitching?
Are you tired of your right eye twitching? Is it starting to drive you insane and make you look like a crazy person in meetings? Fear not, you are not alone. And better yet, there are ways to stop this annoying problem without resorting to wearing an eye patch or stopping all caffeine consumption.
Understand the Causes of Eye Twitching
First things first, let’s understand the causes. Eyelid twitches can be brought on by a variety of things, including:
- Stress
- Fatigue
- Caffeine intake
- Dry eyes
- Allergies
So if you’ve been pulling all-nighters while chugging coffee just so you can meet deadlines – well, that would explain why your eyeball is doing the Macarena.
But don’t worry amigo, we’re here with some solutions that will have your right eyeball back to being at peace once again.
Solution #1: Reduce Your Stress Levels
Stress doesn’t do anyone any favors. Not only does it cause wrinkles (say no more!), but it also impacts our health by making us sick and fatigued. So let’s reduce stress levels!
A great way to start reducing stress is through exercise! Exercise releases endorphins which not only help alleviate anxiety but also makes us feel good about ourselves – win-win situation wouldn’t ya say?
Other options include mindfulness meditation [1] which involves paying attention to one’s thoughts during present moment experiences sans judgment[2]. Take time off work – yes we said take some personal days people! That big project that’s keeping you up late stressing out? Ask for extensions instead of overworking yourself.
Solution #2: Get Some Rest!
Sleep deprivation affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives (we know from experience!). Try staying away from night-time distractions such as Netflix binging, binge scrolling social media or texting friends til your eyes can’t take it anymore.
Instead aim for eight hours of snooze whenever possible. Make sure there is no ambient light in the bedroom [3]. Additionally, drinking chamomile tea before bed and incorporating lavender aromatherapy may into nightly routine can improve sleep quality [4].
Solution #3: Reduce Caffeine Intake
Cutting down on caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea and soda plus keeping oneself well-hydrated throughout the day also helps calm twitching eyelids[5].
Remember that caffeine has a diuretic effect (we know folks who forget that bit all too often!)[6], so avoiding which could lead to dehydration.
It’s easy to get caught up with work schedules and deadlines but try setting reminders or a bell around water breaks – even if you find it annoying initially – hydration will go long way!
Solution #4: Avoid Dry Eye Syndrome
When our eyes become dry they end up producing extra tears which then further irritates them— not good people.
So what do we need to do? Keep ourselves hydrated- sounds like old news right? But hydrating foods such as cucumber slices lend moisture through their high water content; cucumbers make fantastic cool pads that can be applied on the eyelids thereby reducing both inflammation and irritation[7] .
Besides food items investing in some specialized glasses designed(for gaming )to block harsh indoor lighting reduces eyestrain making one less likely to rub ones’ tired peepers [8]. Lastly opt for a humidifier while sleeping—even subtle humidity levels provide respite from fiery inflamed pinkish puffy irritable optic organs [in other words swollen red sleepy looking eyes.]
Solution # 5: Deal With Allergies
Do you suffer from nasal congestion or frequent sneezing fits? If yes hold tight because this one’s right up your sinus! Pollen, dust mites, pet dander—these are all common allergens that contribute to itchy water eyes.
Invest in a good quality air filter for your home or start incorporating more natural cleaners such as vinegar and baking sodawhich trap the particles [9]. Remember to change out air filters frequently for maximum effectiveness!
In conclusion, stubborn eye twitches continue to be an irksome issue faced by nearly everyone at some point. Hope this article provides you with a blueprint on is some very actionable steps (can we get an amen?!) which will definitely have bring relief (crossed fingers emoji). Stay positive, stay hydrated, and here’s hoping things calm down soon in twitch-ville!