For the last few months i have been fiddling/prodding/cracking the cartilidge at the end of my nose. Disgusting i know. But i am really trying to stop doing it because it is giving me flaky skin there, however, i cant stop! I know you might think it would sound clever by just saying "stop doing it" in answer to my question but plase dont
Does anyone know somethign that can distract or somehting to do to prevent me contnuing this habit??
2007-08-17 07:05:51 · 11 answers · asked by C4 Snake 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Gem: i dont think that would be a good idea lol
2007-08-17 07:12:37 · update #1
Keep your hands busy try shuffling cards it helps with quiting smoking might help with that
2007-08-17 07:31:19 · answer #1 · answered by medicine_man_rn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Skinner based psychologist would recommend behavior modification with a negative response for this activity as oppsed to a reward for not doing it. You cannot reward a negative. Try taking away something plkeasant or even providing negative reinforcement by punishing the inapprpriate activity. This is easier if you have someone else help you. An example would be...if a kid gets up from the table during meals, take away any remaining food. In your case, any nose manipulation would result in removing another pleasure in your life or providing even a mild negative stimulus. If you cannot do this on your own, seek couselling. Continuing this activity could have negative health effects, ie. deviated septum, or localized infection.
good luck
2007-08-18 01:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what you are going through.There is no easy way to stop.All I can think is to keep telling yourself that you will eventually do permanent damage to your nose and then you really will regret it.Just take up something like a puzzle game,say a Rubiks cube and fiddle with that every time you get the urge.Just tell yourself you must stop and be determined.
2007-08-17 14:18:21 · answer #3 · answered by Julie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to cracking popping prodding something else!!! or chew gum,go for a walk, talk to a doctor, play sports, get a dog, get a job, read a book, watch a movie, go shopping, go out to a good restaurant, get a new collection, meet new people, etc.
2007-08-18 08:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by vook1243 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
distract your self with what you like doing lol... like i read to distract myself from texting people lol.
take small steps lol. set up like a reward system... if you can go a day without doing it you will treat yourself to 5mins of picking at it lol or something like that.
its going to be hard and when you do stop... you wouldnt even remember you started lol.
good luck =D
2007-08-17 14:15:12 · answer #5 · answered by Smile =D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peel some garlic. I assure you, you will never put your fingers near your nose again after the first attempt. !
2007-08-17 14:17:23 · answer #6 · answered by Trucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you obviously need something to do , erm may i suggest a pair of tweezers and plucking your nose hair , works for me when i want a ciggie
2007-08-17 14:12:59 · answer #7 · answered by bigsexydug 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everytime you do,put money into a piggy bank so the more you do it the more money you lose...You'll eventually stop..
2007-08-17 14:18:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start cracking your fingers!
2007-08-17 14:11:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't u answer more questions, cause u ask quite alot.
why don't u try flicking your ear instead!
2007-08-17 14:36:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋