Scratching my hand

[HMFA]

Usually when I get anxious or feel like an anxiety attack is coming I start to scratch my hand, it’s never bad but I have started breaking skin and my friends are getting worried that it might lead to something bigger, any suggestions?

[mz_rachel]

I actually tend to scratch my chest. And if I’m out I dig my toe nails on my other foot. It’s just something I do to feel in the present. I don’t drink or smoke so it’s harder. But I am on medication.

[conquestofhappiness]

I tend to pinch myself and sometimes had the impulse to hit myself. not sure how to deal with it but i understand you. Maybe hitting a plush toy will help?

[Alliea79]

Omg- I scratch my scalp... don’t even realize I’m doing it and just go at it.... it kind of looks like I have lice to others. Pretty, huh? So then once I notice I’ve been seen going at it I start to stress harder about what people must think of me.

[seaurchin58]

I do this also when I feel anxious, sometimes I break the skin a little. If I notice I start scratching and put lotion on, so im focused on rubbing the lotion in and not scratching. I'll also try to find something I can hold onto like a blanket or stuffed animal so my hands are occupied with that instead of scratching.