How can I stop picking my nose?

Question

I'm 18 years old.. tips???

Answer 1

Put the idea in your head that u dont want to pick your nose anymore.....your mind controls everything;)

Answer 2

uh...remember how gross it is, next time you want to dig in. It's not very attractive to have your finger up your nose, searching for gold. Blow it instead. That'll get those nasty buggers out of there.

Answer 3

I don't think you have to stop. Just do it in private & wash your hands:)

Answer 4

Bite ur nails instead or chew gum. I don't really know. =D

Answer 5

You just stop.

Answer 6

Ummm, cut your nails? If you still stick your finger in your mouth afterwards maybe get some of that stuff people put on their nails to stop biting. It's like a bitter polish..

Answer 7

Try limiting it at first, it'll make it easier to stop. For example, you could make a rule that you can't pick your nose unless you are in the bathroom, or unless you have a tissue covering your finger.

I admire your courage asking for help. Some people just try to hide it and pretend they don't.

Answer 8

I forget sometimes and get caught picking my nose at red lights, too.

Try to get into the habit as you slide your finger towards your nose to switching it to rubbing the side of it.  Sometimes just rubbing on the sides relieves the dryness that triggers you into picking it. Also, it is more socially acceptable to rub or scratch a nose.  Hint:  If you rinse your nose in the shower each morning with a warm saline flush the picking urge is a lot less.

Answer 9

cut your nose off

Answer 10

Um, put some vingager on it and when you stick it up there it'll burn. You'll stop. You could always just remind yourself that its kinda gross.

Answer 11

Don't destroy your precious cultural heritage, it is a tax free luxury

Answer 12

Just stop, cold turkey.

Answer 13

Rub Carmex or Vaseline into your nostrils to keep them moisturized. Picking your nose can lead to nose-bleeds. You may have a deviated septum: look at the bottom of your nose using a mirror. Is the wall between the nostrils crooked?

Wear gloves when you can, especially in private, and if you must pick it, carry around a handkerchief and change it daily.

And bear in mind that picking one's nose is not very attractive to others.

If you have to, sit on your hands!

All these tips worked for me.

Frederic Kahler

Answer 14

Carry some kleenex and if the blockage is real bad, go to the restroom.