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pupz333 05/07/2011

I'm feeling happy today. My friends are cooperating with my moom (lol) and the weather couldn't be better. Like, literally!!!! I have my hair up in a HIGH ponytail (my hair is like 2 feet long), and its off my shoulders (well for the most part). You can't see my hardly-noticable bald spot when its in a ponytail like this, but I can notice where my hair is growing back. AND I'm finally done testing. NJ ASK=Pull-mania:'(. But now that's over. Hope everyone has an awesome day! Try to be pull-free!

Does anyone have any tips on how to NOT be pulling during a test/quiz/ANYTING STRESSFUL?

deleted_user 05/07/2011

glad your having a good day!!!

confidenticandoit 05/07/2011

BARRIERS! Bandaids on fingers, wearing a hat or a wide headband. That way, you can focus completely on your work, and not have to worry about not pulling. If they don't allow wearing a hat during a test at your school, I'm sure you could get a note from your doctor so you can.

Hope you keep getting some great days :)

Mid 05/08/2011

Putting your fingernails together and a quick rub will often work to stop the urge to pull as well.
Congratulations on having a terrific day!

TechniqueB 05/08/2011

I try to sit on my hand. If I can't stroke my hair and find the hair that is jussssst right for picking, I can't pick. Sitting on my hand keeps me from stroking my hair strands.

* 7 DAYS PULL FREE :) *

deleted_user 05/08/2011

Ah, another Jersey Girl! My daughter starts her tests tomorrow. Hope your week goes well! I liked your post to dolphingirlz and just posted how much I love the silly bandz for fingers. At one point I bought one of those finger splints, of course everyone was asking what was wrong and I just told them I jammed my finger! Keep positive!

deleted_user 05/10/2011

i like to use unnoticeable things. try art eraser they are moldable and keep your hands busy plus they work as eraser. they work for me. Like the ponytail idea. I am so glad that you are positive about this. keep it up :)

deleted_user 05/10/2011

Keep up the good spirit and positiveness, that's our best weapon!

deleted_user 05/12/2011

thats Great you had a goood dya : ) ive tried countless of things
1.) do breathing techniques idk if it will help
2.) hair bands on wrist
3.)tapping fingers on desk or something
4.)positive thinking its always hard to intrupt your initial thougths that encourage the behavior but with practice it can become habit
Hope everyone has a great weeeek: )

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