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Originally Posted by maxierebecca
@slinks thanks for the tip. 
@thesnowqueen i also tend to scratch my scalp until it bleeds it's really frustrating especially when i'm in classes and such, because i also pick off the scabs that form weather i'm anxious or not( i think it's my OCD). I always have to pick off scabs if i don't i get a shortness of breath and tightness in my chest. I hate it. I am in a constant state of laughter if i meet a new boy, but not like the stereotypical kind of thing in movies where the girl is 'acting'. when that happens i excuse myself for a minute go into a bathroom stare into the mirror take 3 quick deep breathes then one more deep breath, leave the bathroom (still holding breath) and walk towards the person that was causing me to laugh(dont have to make it back to the person just hold it as long as you can until you feel like you are about to explode) it helps me A LOT, and i hope it will help you!! |
I am actually very happy to know someone else scratches there scalp. I started scratching(and picking) after I was stuck in an airport for almost three days last year. Everyone assumed it was the ADHD pills I have been on, but I knew It wasn't because I have been the same dose for years. I feel embarrassed around new people bc I know it's odd and I need to stop. So Today I decided to look up weird habits with anxiety and this site came up. I am also pretty positive I am OCD. However, The breathing thing doesn't work for me because I feel short of breath. Which is also a problem (among other things)... I just want you to know your not alone and I am glad I'm not alone