Update
1 year ago
Nothing much has changed. I still do it, but I haven’t drawn blood in about ten months now. I’d say I’m satisfied.
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stop chewing the inside of my mouth
7 entries . 5 cheers |
274 people |
| 2. |
row at least four days per week
3 entries |
1 person |
| 3. |
have gutters installed on my house
1 cheer |
1 person |
| 4. |
finish designing a computer game for my friend Helen
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1 person |
| 5. |
complete every Infocom game
2 entries . 1 cheer |
2 people |
| 6. |
Install screens on all my windows
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1 person |
Nothing much has changed. I still do it, but I haven’t drawn blood in about ten months now. I’d say I’m satisfied.
I’m not sure if this is a habit I will ever completely break, but it has been much better this year. While I still have days where I chew a lot, I haven’t had any of the really bad sessions-where I draw blood-for about six months now.
Two things have helped. Chewing bubble gum (the gaudy stuff) when I get the urge. If gum isn’t available, I try to focus on resting the tip of my tongue on the roof of my mouth. That’s less effective for me, but it has helped in a pinch, especially when trying to fall asleep.