MAGICFATSO Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi guys and gals, I don't know if it's common or not, but I can't stop touching my face! I caress my beard or scratch my skin or pop pimples, it's like bitting my nails. Only that I don't do that, BUT, whenever my hands are idle they go straight to my face. When I sit down to read is a perfect example, my mind concentrates on the text and before I notice I find myself holding the book with one hand and touching my face with the other. I tried the "just don't touch your face approach", but it only work when I am concious about it.Maybe squeezing a stress ball could help? Does this also happen to anyone else? Thanks! Quote 110% 110% Amount of what you have to give in order to succeed. The Adventure Awaits... Instagram Link to comment
SinnahSaint Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Gonna look weird but...... you could wear white cotton gloves. The colour will probably catch your eye before your hand gets to your face, and even if it does, the feeling will be off and that will snap you out of it. The cotton is easily washable and will prevent the oil/dirt transfer you're probably worried about. 1 Quote Sinnah Saint, half-elf, lvl1 Assassin - STR 3 | DEX 2 | STA 1.86 | CON 2.86 | WIS 2 | CHA 1.38 - Personal BlogFirst 6-Week Challenge Link to comment
MAGICFATSO Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I'll try to get some to wear at home, I guess it will help break the habit Quote 110% 110% Amount of what you have to give in order to succeed. The Adventure Awaits... Instagram Link to comment
couchsurfer Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I touch my ears all the time. Drives my family nuts. I do this without thinking,. Before it was my face but I get make up on all the time now so that stops me. Quote Weightloss Goal 65%65% Link to comment
Vilegrin Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I do this! All the time if my hands are idle its straight to the face or head! I never thought about trying to stop never thought of it as a problem lol Quote Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams Link to comment
Raincloak Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 You could get a marble or a pebble or a small toy to twiddle in your fingers. 1 Quote Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. Hylian Assassin 5'5", 143 lbs. Half-marathon: 3:02It is pitch dark. You are likely to be eaten by a grue. Link to comment
SinnahSaint Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I do this! All the time if my hands are idle its straight to the face or head! I never thought about trying to stop never thought of it as a problem lol A lot of people find that it causes or worsens acne. 1 Quote Sinnah Saint, half-elf, lvl1 Assassin - STR 3 | DEX 2 | STA 1.86 | CON 2.86 | WIS 2 | CHA 1.38 - Personal BlogFirst 6-Week Challenge Link to comment
Grifball Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I tend to play with the bit of my beard right below my bottom lip a lot. I just need to cut it shorter so I stop. Quote 5'11'' Male SW: 251 | CW: 199 | GW: 175 Battle Log: Grifball's Freelancer Training "I WILL EAT YOUR UNHAPPINESS." - Michael J. Caboose Link to comment
Nedwin Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 I have to wear makeup to stop touching my face, and I put clear mascara on my eyebrows to stop from plucking them Quote Level 2 Furyan Ranger You keep what you kill STR 3 | DEX 2 | STA 3 | CON 2 | WIS 2 | CHA 36.1 | 6.2 | Duolingo | Daily | Fitocracy Spoiler Captain Hammer: Have I seen you at the gym? Billy: [smiles] At the gym! Captain Hammer: [to himself] I don't go to the gym, I'm just naturally like this... Link to comment
Erick Ward Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I was just thinking this week that I need to stop doing this so much! I tend to scratch at my face - especially my nose - like it's really itchy or something, but it's really not. Just a nervous twitch or idle-hand problem I guess. I'm going to try the 'snap a rubber band on your wrist' fix. If you have no clue what I'm talking about: wear a rubber band on your wrist, then snap yourself with it every time you notice yourself doing whatever you don't want to be doing... It worked for me when I wanted to curse less Quote versus.one | character sheet Link to comment
Erick Ward Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Okay - I'm 2 days into my rubber band fix. My wrist hurts, but I'm touching/scratching my face less! 2 Quote versus.one | character sheet Link to comment
Lateral Planet Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Have you looked up dermatillomania? There's quite a large online community, especially on Tumblr. Even if your habit isn't at that extreme level (just touching rather than picking) there are loads of resources and heaps of support tips around the community which might give you some habit-kicking ideas Quote Link to comment
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