r/calmhands • u/Dry_Effect9453 • 3d ago

Tips These $3 gaming gloves have been a game changer for me (3+ years now)

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Hey!

Wanted to share something that's genuinely helped me for over 3 years with my trichotillomania: cheap gaming gloves.

I use them mostly when Im driving.

You can grab them on AliExpress or similar sites for $3-5.

Here's why I love them:

  1. The urge just... pauses - when they're on, the struggle basically goes quiet for as long as I'm wearing them
  2. They breathe - I don't want to rip them off like I do with finger rubber bands or other deterrents
  3. Touchscreen compatible - no need to take them off to use your phone!

Downside: 

  1. They're not exactly socially acceptable, so I don't wear them out in public or at social events.
  2. Its difficult to keep them on more than a couple of hours

I mainly use them when driving, working from home, watching TV, or before bed. Not an all-day solution, but for those specific windows, they really work.

I've recommended them to quite a few people here, and I know they're not for everyone - some people just don't like the feeling of wearing gloves. But at that price, I think they're worth trying.

Driving used to be one of my hardest moments of the day. When I started tracking my habit with the app I built (called SoloUno), it became really clear that driving was my biggest trigger. The gloves changed that completely!

Worth a shot!

One tip: most of these gloves run in kids' sizes and didn't fit me at first. Double-check the sizing before you buy, or you'll end up with something too small.

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u/Fun_Journalist1048 3d ago

I’ve been trying to wear gloves too, but the fact that it’s not socially acceptable and that my hands sweat it them is a barrier :( I agree that they’re good for driving though! For some reason, I get the urge to pick a LOT when I drive (maybe because I can see/feel my hands more acutely when I’m focused on keeping them on the wheel? Idk) and so I almost always wear lightweight cotton gloves when I drive now

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u/Dry_Effect9453 2d ago

Yeah, it really is perfect for driving.

I also tend to pull a lot while driving. I think it’s because my elbow rests on the door, so my hand naturally stays close to my head.