Take your emotional temperature!
Our family has been delighted with the results we have seen using the First Assist stress monitor.<br /><br />When the package arrived our teen and pre-teen son opened it right away and began experimenting!<br />They have been encouraged to be able to identify, and more importantly, take action when stress/anxiety levels are rising.<br />It is simple to use, first determine your baseline and then monitor your stress levels so you can take action early.<br /><br />One day my son was wearing a patch all day and was going to go outside for awhile ( the instructions say to wear patch indoors) and he put the patch on my hand while I was sitting in the Living Room listening to music and said , &#34;Hang onto this for me 'til I come back in.&#34;  I left the patch on and closed my eyes and simply listened to the music.  I was already &#34;in the green&#34; and didn't try to alter my mood intentionally.  I opened my eyes and I had moved up one level into the green!  So simple, yet we are so busy and often forget the simple things we can to to take care of ourselves!<br /><br />I think it would be especially valuable for people who have difficulty identifying their mood - &#34;Who me? Angry?  I don't get angry.&#34;  I also think it is valuable for family communication.  Both people communicating (parent/child, husband/wife, etc.) could wear the patch and watch for rising stress levels to keep the communication healthy.<br /><br />Our family has found this little tool valuable in our lives - we are big fans!
Rating: 5 stars