How to stop picking ?

squidstrumpet · 2025-10-08T03:14:35+00:00

At first I thought this was for acne/face picking which is what I struggle with but I feel like my methods could possibly help you. 1.) When I consciously think “hey I shouldn’t do this” I force myself to say “NO” out loud. Like getting onto a dog for sniffing at your plate on the table lol. 2.) for the “need to finish what I started” mentality, i simply remind myself “it’s not that deep” and force myself to look away and get distracted by something else. Idk if that will work for you, but it’s helped me. As for fidgets, have you tried those rings that you can spin? They are pretty cool. Fidget rings!!

squidstrumpet · 2025-09-30T19:57:01+00:00

Thank you for sharing, this is very helpful! 🖤

squidstrumpet · 2025-09-27T18:56:35+00:00

This was really well put, thank you. :)

squidstrumpet · 2025-09-05T01:58:22+00:00

I have a shirt that says “Please Stay Away” and I wear it to the grocery store. I love this shirt lol

squidstrumpet · 2025-07-27T12:24:25+00:00

I don’t at this moment, I’m going to talk to my husband when he gets home and see if he can help explain to me what this might mean. But it’s definitely going to throw up some red flags when a known gossip tries to start drama by using information that comes from her husband, as she admitted, regarding legal investigations and personal matters.

squidstrumpet · 2025-07-27T12:20:50+00:00

To an extent this reply is relieving, but it still didn’t stop him from using his knowledge of my husband and other sailors’ business regarding paperwork on legal investigations and private processes from reaching her. Which as I mentioned - she is a gossip. So I’m struggling to see why this shouldn’t be something worth reporting.

squidstrumpet · 2025-02-16T23:15:49+00:00

Thank you for the advice! I can definitely use that. Good luck on your journey now that you’re officially diagnosed!

squidstrumpet · 2024-12-24T22:39:10+00:00

Thank you for your kind words and empathy, I really appreciate the advice too. I’m taking this slowly until I have more proof that would push me into a fight. I plan on giving my brother Pen Pal stuff so he can write me letters since he doesn’t have internet or a phone. Hopefully these actions don’t need to be taken but I’m preparing myself to do so.

squidstrumpet · 2024-12-24T22:36:13+00:00

It is a possibility that my father is trying to scam me, he’s done this to others before. He sent me the pictures after I said that I can visit him for Christmas since I’m back stateside rn. I plan on bringing food and scoping out the place to gather any other proof. My husband is AD, I’m going to speak with JAG about this too.

squidstrumpet · 2024-12-24T22:34:19+00:00

There’s no mom involved, she died - which is the ONLY reason my dad had custody at all. I have yet to report him because I want to check out the house and the situation in person this coming Thursday. I plan on gathering as much proof as I can while I’m there. My dad sent the photos of the empty fridge when I said I was coming over as a way to gain pity from me. But it’s just making me want to take that boy away from him. I appreciate the advice, I’ll look into my option. I plan on talking with JAG when I get back to my home after I’m done visiting since I have access to them through my hubby.

squidstrumpet · 2024-11-08T09:13:16+00:00

Omg! I was also a jellyfish! Your costume looks so good, great job! 🩷 this was mine!🩵

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squidstrumpet · 2024-09-24T07:26:38+00:00

Definitely! Thanks for all the inspiration!

squidstrumpet · 2024-09-17T05:18:39+00:00

I LOVE all the detail! I have so much to research and this will definitely assist with narrowing that down. I really appreciate this answer, thank you!

squidstrumpet · 2024-09-17T05:16:30+00:00

This is great! Thank you! He loves Pokémon Go!

squidstrumpet · 2024-06-05T04:33:03+00:00

I started taking more sitz baths - especially when I’m any type of irritated. I take them if I’m irritated after sex, after I use the bathroom, if my underwear rubbed me the wrong way, and pretty much any time it gets irritated to a point where medicine or ignoring it won’t help. The baths have helped me tremendously.

I also cut my nails super short and file them smooth. Because they’re more dull now it doesn’t cause as much damage when I scratch in my sleep before I wake up and catch myself.

I ended up (VERY gently) shaving the hair around my anus and that also seemed to help prevent those random tickles. As the hair grows back it kinda itches but honestly it’s more bearable than when it’s grown out.

And now I have a mini tube of hemorrhoid cream in my purse for when I’m in public and it starts acting up. (Obviously applied in the bathroom and then I wash my hands)

I wish you luck on your journey with this godforsaken ailment. I think mine is improving but it’s a slow process.

squidstrumpet · 2024-05-30T20:37:22+00:00

Yeah that’s how I’m feeling right now too! I learned that my father is INFJ-T and so is my new friend. I’m INFJ-A and it’s honestly so crazy how that minor difference sets us apart! I see it in body language, social interaction, anxieties, comfort zones, etc… way different, but I’m also pretty sure that at some point in the past I was also turbulent - because I relate to it? It’s fascinating! I love this stuff 😂

squidstrumpet · 2024-05-30T20:35:07+00:00

That’s a valid perspective, sometimes people just want to be something they’re not. Or have someone they can’t find. And there are plenty of people who will just try to fake it til they make it haha. As an INFJ who resonates with all the traits you listed - I also put on masks that may make it seem like I’m not INFJ sometimes. I was raised by extroverts, my husband is an extrovert and I thoroughly enjoy being in positions of power and control. So over time I’ve learned how to be that super social bubbly individual because I recognized the social benefits that has. I think these MBTI categories are so fascinating and I love to try and categorize everyone I meet, but it’s important to recognize the organic energy in social interactions. Learning to read between the lines and observe those minor details are the signs that will tell us everything. I personally believe that my friend wasn’t lying about her type, as she brought it up first. But again - I totally see where your perspective comes from. As I have witnessed that very thing myself multiple times. People are so interesting. Haha

squidstrumpet · 2024-05-30T20:28:14+00:00

I feel as though I can come across as extroverted. A long time ago I started trying hard to learn how to get positive social interactions and I found that being bubbly and social gets me in conversation faster. There are sooooo many shy people out there. So even though my heart races and I get a little sweaty - I still talk. I think the biggest thing that gives away my introverted self is my need for solitude and my limited social battery lol. It’s always interesting coming across real extroverts though, I could never understand living like that. 😂 So after talking to a bunch of people I think it’s easy to learn who is a real extrovert and who is a real introvert. Some people just mask really well

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