HELP!!! HOW DO STOP CRACKiNG MY KNUCKLES!!!!!!!!?

Question

FIRST tried it when my brothers friend did it[crack his knuckles]

and it became a habbit!!
I have been doing it for 3 years!
Im only 13!
Please help, give me ideas!
thanks you!
i will chooose best answer!
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Answer 1

ok I have that habit. I usually don't do it ne more but every now and then I just have 2. Just don't pay attention to ur hands or ne thing. think about doing something else.

Answer 2

Overworking your joints can lead to a type of arthritis, so it's not the cracking itself, just to excessiveness of the action. Being a hair dresser for many many years can have the same effect on your knuckles from the repetitive use of scissors. When you pop your knuckles, chances are you're not thinking about it, but you may notice you're going to do it a moment before. You need a way to draw your attention to the action. You could wear rings on all of your fingers so when you feel the rings it may draw your attention. Also get your friends to help by pointing out to you when you do it, maybe get them to slap your hand really really hard (show no mercy!!) you may avoid popping your knuckles to avoid the unparalleled fury of your permission-given friends. :P Also, try thinking about when it is or what you are doing when you pop the most. Is it when you're occupied doing something menial or mind-numbing or even something a little sedentary (like watching tv, reading, repetitive tasks.) Then try to note what tasks you are doing when you don't pop your knuckles. Try to fill up your free time with more of those types of activities.

Answer 3

Hi. This used to be a bad habit for me, too. Every time you think of cracking your knuckles and are about to do it, then think of all of the aches and pains that you will have when you get older---MAJOR ARTHRITIS!!!! Buy a big bag of your absolute favorite candy at your local Wal-Mart or drugstore. For every day that you don't crack your knuckles, eat some of the candy. This way, you get rewarded for kicking your bad habit. I really hope this helps!!!

Answer 4

I popped my knuckles as I read this one ;)
Cracking your knuckles isn't harmfull, and some studies actually conclude that it is good for the health of your hands. All it is is the little air pockets being popped all at once when pressure is applied, and it makes a "pop" or "crack" sound. You're doing no damage, and don't let anyone tell you it causes arthritis because it actually reduces the risk.

Answer 5

Have a friends do something every time you crack you knuckles like give you a little hit or something. Also, don;t pay attention to the people who say cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis, IT DOESN'T!!!

Answer 6

I am 13 and have the same problem. I cant stop because i am acustomed to it and cant stop. Otherwise they hurt. Good Luck.

Answer 7

omgg i have the same problem. if i hear someone else doing then i just have to. and if i dont it bothers me. i dont think it does any harm.

but if you want to stop just when you want to do it just dont. sit on your hands or do something with them so you cant.

Answer 8

I have the same problem! OMG!!! lol!!!! i just try to pay attention to when i do it, and i remind myself to stop. Good Luck!

Answer 9

Umm.. each time you get the urge.. don't do it? Eventually you won't think about doing it.

Sit on your hands. lol

Answer 10

put a rubber band around ur wrist and anytime you find yourself doing it snap the rubberband or have someone do it for you