Bad Habit Help?!?!
Question:
Bad Habit Help?!?
Hi, I'm 15 years old and I am being treated for ADHD and an anxiety disorder. Even when I don't feel anxious, i need to be either biting my nails, picking at my skin, or twisting and pulling out hair from the back of head. I can't control these habits and quite often know when I'm doing them. Has anyone had habits like these and what did you do to control them? I also want to know if some of those habits are consistent with OCD. Thank you.
Additional Details1 week ago
With the hair pulling: I can't put my hair up in public at the moment because i have a bald spot at the back of my head
1 week ago
The art clay and puzzles are good ideas, but do your know something i can do in public, or while sitting in class?
Answers:
I do it too even except only when I'm anxious even without thinking. I control it by attempting to control my anxiety. For the nails, you can use something that tastes bad on your nails or use nail polish. For the skin picking, if you're like me and pick in a couple specific areas, use bandaids to remind you not to do this. The hair? Hmm, maybe cut your hair short or put it up most days.