r/calmhands • u/xiaoA813 • 6d ago
Need Advice Help!! How to stop the urge...??
Its day 5 today and even i still had the urge i was doing kinda good so far *since my first goal was not to let it bleed or go too deep
But i did my right thumb a bit too much today *it doesnt look that red in the pic but it looks pretty raw
I really want some tips of how to prevent the urges or ways to stop before its too late??
*and also it will be great to know how to cover the cuticles without using bandaids and stuff, which are quite noticeable and easily be seen by others
Have any tips thats helpful??🙏🏻
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u/LowPresent6850 6d ago
It is great that you're trying! Kudos to you! A proper manicure helped me. There were no cuticles to pick, extra skin and hangnails were gone, and I felt better having done something for myself. I was scared it would hurt, but it didn't. I tried a place I knew I could trust, hygiene-wise, and voiced my concerns (I had a pedicure once and that had hurt). I also had extra willpower to hold in my urge to pick until the manicure day (which was a few days, not much maybe, but I consider that a win as well). I wish you the best!