I have an embarrassing habit I can’t break (long distance, conversations, teach)

[organic_donna]

Originally Posted by zentropa

I think the problem is not necessarily talking to yourself in public, but not being able to stop no matter how hard you try. Also, did you really tape your own mouth shut???? That seems very odd behavior to me.

I tried it once but it didn’t work, it’s not odd, people do stranger things when they are dieting. How about pouring coffee grounds on your brownie that you threw in the trash so you can’t eat it? Is that odd? People do that all the time.

So many people trying to diagnose me as being mentally unstable.

[ChessieMom]

Originally Posted by organic_donna

I tried it once but it didn’t work, it’s not odd, people do stranger things when they are dieting. How about pouring coffee grounds on your brownie that you threw in the trash so you can’t eat it? Is that odd? People do that all the time.

So many people trying to diagnose me as being mentally unstable.

Wow.

[Teacher Terry]

I read years ago that if you are trying to break a habit wear a rubber band around your wrist and snap it hard so it hurts to stop a undesirable behavior. I have used it so it worked for me.

[organic_donna]

Originally Posted by ChessieMom

Wow.

Wow

[NoMansLands]

organic_donna, just look at the people of Walmart if you think you're strange talking to yourself. Feel better yet?

[TwinbrookNine]

Originally Posted by organic_donna

I agree, I think this behavior is mainly people who live alone.

Yes. And more importantly those who have spent time "alone" at times, on & off, all their lives, and have found ways to deal with that.


Speech and hearing are basic human "senses" (or behaviors) that are somehow important to all humans.


The flip side of the coin:


Ever know somebody who'd croak in a minute if they weren't constantly surrounded by a bunch of people? I have.

[organic_donna]

Originally Posted by Teacher Terry

I read years ago that if you are trying to break a habit wear a rubber band around your wrist and snap it hard so it hurts to stop a undesirable behavior. I have used it so it worked for me.

It takes 21 days to break a habit.

[Travelassie]

Originally Posted by matisse12

Despite some articles stating it is okay, I think it is loony (or looney), eccentric, and indicative of being unbalanced and having mental problems, especially when done in public, but also when done alone.

I know this dissenting opinion will cause an uproar and striking out against the opinion.

But no surprises....

[Travelassie]

Originally Posted by organic_donna

I tried it once but it didn’t work, it’s not odd, people do stranger things when they are dieting. How about pouring coffee grounds on your brownie that you threw in the trash so you can’t eat it? Is that odd? People do that all the time.

So many people trying to diagnose me as being mentally unstable.

LOL, naaah, just the resident armchair experts. Experts at whatever the going topic may be.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by organic_donna

I tried it once but it didn’t work, it’s not odd, people do stranger things when they are dieting. How about pouring coffee grounds on your brownie that you threw in the trash so you can’t eat it? Is that odd? People do that all the time.

So many people trying to diagnose me as being mentally unstable.

I know I'd retrieve that brownie and rinse off the coffee grounds.