Please help me........

[impeccableman]

Q1: "I myself am against..."
---Is it grammatically correct?
---If not, when should I add "myself" to emphasize my viewpoint/act?
---If yes, where else can I put " myself "?

Q2: Check the following sentences.
" ... Youngsters should not be deprived of a mean to have a consolation after long hours of studying. Playing computer games in effect can help relieving the stress of youngsters."

--- Should it be " an opportunity" instead of " a mean"?
--- Should it be " help to relieve/help relieve/help relieving"?
--- Very often, I have no idea when to use bare infinitive, to-infinitive or gerund after "help"? Is there any rules about that? Can you give me examples on that?

[Pete]

Q1: "I myself am against..."
---Is it grammatically correct?
---If not, when should I add "myself" to emphasize my viewpoint/act?
---If yes, where else can I put " myself "?
Yes - it is fine, and I believe it would be the most common form to hear.
You could add even more emphasis to "myself" by putting it elsewhere, as:
- "I am myself against..." {This is probably the least likely form.}
- "I am against...myself." {Putting "myself" at the end for added emphasis is not that uncommon.}

Q2: Check the following sentences.
" ... Youngsters should not be deprived of a mean means to have a consolation after long hours of studying. Playing computer games in effect can help relieving the stress of youngsters."

--- Should it be " an opportunity" instead of " a mean"?
-- "An opportunity" would be fine, but "a means" (note the "s", even though the usage is singular) is fine also.

--- Should it be " help to relieve/help relieve/help relieving"?
I think all 3 are possible. Here there would be no major difference in meaning. I'd probably pick "help to relieve" if I were saying it; see below for the logic.

--- Very often, I have no idea when to use bare infinitive, to-infinitive or gerund after "help"? Is there any rules about that? Can you give me examples on that?
I think the gerund is really less common. If I do use a gerund, I more often show that the relation is somewhat peripheral by saying something like, "help in studying."

Between the bare infinitive and the "to" infinitive, I've heard the explanation that the bare infinitive shows more involvement that the "to" infinitive.
- He helped me study for my Latin exam. {He stayed up most of the night with me, explained the grammar, and quizzed me tirelessly on the vocabulary.}
- Having proper lighting and a quiet environment will help you to study more effectively. {Here there is no "personal" involvement at all.}

Most cases lie somewhere between these extremes, and it would be a judgement call on your part which form better fits your emphasis.

[impeccableman]

Thank for your help ^_^