Putting an End to Stress Scalp Itching
Stress can build nervous energy and leave the feet and hands flapping about looking for something to do. Only until one or the other can pacify itself can the mind redirect the stress and equalize the nervous energy until both the stress and the nervous energy stabilize.
Daily stress and agitation of the same key point irritants such as being stuck in traffic congestion at 5:00 PM can trigger nervous energy into pacifying itself which can lead to a continuation of a repeated act that can quickly become a habit. The habit can manifest at any time where stress, irritants and agitation collide.
One habit is stress scalp itching. This is a repeated itching of the scalp when the scalp doesn't itch. Repeated scratching can cause dandruff flakes and sores on the scalp.
To put an end to stress scalp itching begins with being aware of when you are scratching and what is making you scratch. You may not be able to ditch the agitation of the irritant that created the habit but you can steer your focus and take control of your hands.
If you start to scratch steer your hands to your seat and sit on them. If you sit on your hands you won't be scratching.
Replace scratching by rolling stress balls or a pair of dice in your hand.
Squeeze a hand exerciser to strengthen your grip.
Stick your fingers in a cup or a bowl of water.
Tie several small jingle bells around a finger on each hand. This way when you go to scratch, the jingle sound will alert you of what you are doing should you consciously become unaware of itching.
Carry a pocket size joke book. When you start to feel an itching sensation coming on take the book out and read a joke.
Stick your hands in a pocket.
Wear a hat.
Wear a pair of gloves. You won't be able to scratch as thorough with gloves on if you do break down and give into scratching.
And finally...Always carry a comb in your pocket so you can comb your hair instead.
Published by Leanna Teague
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- Sit on your hands.
- Roll stress balls.
- Tie several small jingle bells around a finger on each hand.