3. Eyelid Twitching
These annoying muscle spasms typically occur around one eye and last for a few minutes. Stress is one of their most common causes, though doctors aren’t quite sure why.
When a twitch strikes, close your eyes, try to relax, and breathe deeply. Inhale for four seconds, hold your breath for seven seconds, then exhale for eight seconds. Repeat this four times while using a fingertip to put mild pressure on the lid that’s twitching.
Over-the-counter artificial tears can also help ease the spasms, which dry eyes can exacerbate. If the twitching spreads to other parts of your face, see a physician—it could be a more serious type of spasm.
