Solution for people who can't stop scratching their skin when nervous!
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I didn't had my gloves on today and I relapsed a bit, but it's not so bad because I got my pair of new gloves again on.
Have you tried taking anti-histamines? They're basically the hay-fever relief caplets you can buy at any supermarket (at least here in the uk), common active ingredients are Lotaradine, Cetirizine. They may well help if it's actually itchy, they're often recommended for eczema.
If it was actually eczema that's your problem, I could probably help with that - having had terrible eczema for a couple years or so (had to go to hospital on Christmas Day 2011 - not fun) and now pretty much recovered, but I've no idea about acne. I mean it's probably got the same problems as treating eczema, in that there are so many different treatments and it often takes ages to find the right one for you. I'd just say be patient and do what the doctor says, follow them up if it doesn't work, then press to see a dermatologist when they run out of ideas. Or just try and see a dermatologist straight away, they'd probably help no end.
I don't scratch but over the years I've noticed that I tend to feel up my own face when idle, as weird as that phrasing sounds. :v: It doesn't seem to be stress-linked, as I've mostly caught it when I'm in class or on the computer, and I start out resting my head in my hands, then go to kneading my cheeks or neck out of boredom. I try to fight it by finding other ways to keep my hands busy- playing with a pen, drawing, etc.
I'd try the glove thing except [url=https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/400587_10202802350443817_444509495_n.jpg]it's real hot where I live[/url] and I couldn't stand sweating beneath the glove. It's super uncomfortable.
I used to think that the "scratching your head when nervous" concept was just fiction. Is it not though? I have never in my life ever scratched my head or had the urge to do so when I was nervous, the same goes for anyone in my commune or anyone I've known.
I get this shit on my arms, it's like i have hives or something. just red spots that pop up when i get nervous/hot/uncomfortable. fuckin sucks.
How about stop being nervous.
No matter what your twitch, if you're not nervous you won't do undesired things.
[QUOTE=NO ONE;43154928]How about stop being nervous.
No matter what your twitch, if you're not nervous you won't do undesired things.[/QUOTE]
It's not just being nervous, it's just nasty habit that starts to play when mind is in idle mode or when nervous.
Also it's not as simple as saying just stop being nervous. There are thinks like job, school, money issues, general issues that happen to everyone.
[QUOTE=NO ONE;43154928]How about stop being nervous.
No matter what your twitch, if you're not nervous you won't do undesired things.[/QUOTE]
Yes, let me just consciously take control of reflexive chemical releases due to external stimuli.
Just saying if you can learn to keep yourself calmer than usual it would probably help. I think it's a matter of perspective. If you perceive something as stressful, even if it really isn't, then it is.
Case and point I started a new job a few weeks ago. It's a simple auto parts delivery position. Very laid back. But, the first few days, I made it stressful. I was uptight about things, and I became nervous from doing all these new things (driving around a city I don't know, following a certain process for deliveries, etc.). I was even getting some nervous ticks like breathing weird and stress pains in my chest.
But I managed to change how I perceived the work. Nothing changed besides my perspective.
[QUOTE=NO ONE;43163607]Just saying if you can learn to keep yourself calmer than usual it would probably help. I think it's a matter of perspective. If you perceive something as stressful, even if it really isn't, then it is.
Case and point I started a new job a few weeks ago. It's a simple auto parts delivery position. Very laid back. But, the first few days, I made it stressful. I was uptight about things, and I became nervous from doing all these new things (driving around a city I don't know, following a certain process for deliveries, etc.). I was even getting some nervous ticks like breathing weird and stress pains in my chest.
But I managed to change how I perceived the work. Nothing changed besides my perspective.[/QUOTE]
That is correct, it is point of view. But habits are still habits, even if you change point of view, habits don't change. But it is correct different point of view can make changing habits easier.
I think it is also essentially to change point of view, because you cannot solve problem with same thinking when you created them.
My tell is rubbing the side of my nose when I'm uncomfortable, nervous or bored. I still can't break the fucking habit.
i was expecting soem advice on using a sander on your face llike that one guy a few years back
just boil all your skin off so there's nothing to scratch jesus everyone always skips over the obvious solutions
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