[Marcov]

...let me explain.

I have my own mannerisms, that, occasionally to usually, occur subconsciously.

But then I have a new one, and is rather annoying.

First of all, I have a habit of rapidly doing all sorts of body gestures (though not extreme gestures, just gestures like...somethings you do with the mouth, I don't know how to explain it, something like what you do to raise phlegm from your throat, and also flexing my elbow joints twice...or whatever you call those "elbow joints"...in a systematic procedure; for example; the "raise phlegm" action, the "contract ears, resulting in a "crick" action, the "flexing elbow joints" action, a "flexing knees" action, and even "flexing ass" action, all in one gesture that's not usually noticed...).

But then, somehow, my mind has trained itself to perform a series of multiples, usually "65...67...69" or "67...69" or anything that leads to that damn number, 69.

What is it with 69? There's something profane or malicious about that number. For instance, what the hell is "I'm 69?" If I can recall correctly, my classmates in high school would do the laugh they would do at things in relation to sexual topics.

Not sure, but anyway, I NEED to get rid of this thing. It simply goes popping in my head, sometimes at random occurrences.

Finally, please take note that this started only SEVERAL HOURS ago, so it may fade away soon...then again it might not without your help.

So, can any psychology geek here give advice? Please?

[The E]

If it really bothers you that much, go talk to a real psychologist. There is little to be gained by trying to diagnose or discuss this over the internet.

[Rodo]

If it really bothers you that much, go talk to a real psychologist. There is little to be gained by trying to diagnose or discuss this over the internet.

Indeed, try getting help from a professional, that should do the trick.

[General Battuta]

69's a sexual position.

[Colonol Dekker]

You are...........nuts

[Wobble73]

Sounds a bit like tourettes! 

[Jeff Vader]

What is it with 69?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q-JYSvLFNM

[Turambar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYWT4uYOPvs

[Unknown Target]

Every time I've had a habit I wanted to get rid of, I would tell myself when I did it that it was bad; for instance, ahh...ah, saying a lot of rather off-color jokes. Every time I thought of one or said one aloud, in my head I would say "Don't do that. You don't want to do that again; that's bad. You don't want to do that anymore" or something to that effect. Eventually, through repetition, I stopped doing it.

[watsisname]

Finally, please take note that this started only SEVERAL HOURS ago, so it may fade away soon...then again it might not without your help.

Marcov. Go to bed.

[Marcov]

Developed condition?

I've been having those since I was a kid. Now much older I doubt it's developed nowhere near twofold.

Anyways I think it's subsided. But still random numbers are appearing at my head from time to time. Need to get rid of that, too.

As well as maybe getting rid of some mannerisms, although it's not actually a major requirement.

[Marcov]

Oh ok

But really...how far will this go? Why need to get serious about it?

Have you had any bad experiences involving this?

[Scourge of Ages]

Sort of. I have discovered the truth in the saying "Mind over matter."
Like Unknown Target up there suggested, try to catch yourself anytime you feel a mannerism coming on, and stop yourself and say "NO! Bad Marcov! Don't do that!"
As to trying to stop thinking things, you might try just thinking about other things when it happens, or trying to convince yourself that the things you don't like actually annoy or repulse you.

One day long ago, I convinced myself that scraping my teeth along a fork as I ate was annoying, so I stopped doing it. Even now I am fighting my own brain, trying to reign in my misophonia.

[Sololop]

I don't think its anything too bad. Lots of people have weird quirks. For instance, if I touch a textured surface that's really scratchy (Like textured wallpaper or the holographic images on school agendas or something) I get a horrible sensation in my fingertips and I feel genuinely uncomfortable. To remedy this, I must press my fingertips together to make them feel better. It's just a thing, and I've had it for years, no change. Just my brain being odd.

Brains are odd, and weird things come and go. I wouldn't worry about it all too much unless maybe it doesn't go in a few days or so.

[G0atmaster]

Marcov.  Take a deep breath, man.  The human mind cannot simply be switched off.  You will always have random somethings popping into your head.  Shoot, it sounds like you could even take this and manipulate it into a tool to help you memorize things.  Memory is improved a ton by association, so when something memorable happens, connect it to something, even sitting through a lecture at school.  That's what I do.


I want to point out something very important: There is no such thing as "normal" when it comes to people. The human body follows a certain pattern, but everyone has a certain margin of anomalies and oddities about themselves.  That doesn't mean it's a condition to be diagnosed.  It may be something you need to learn to manage, but it needn't always be a "problem."

Personally, I think you're obsessing a bit.  Just take a moment to chill out.

[NGTM-1R]

The human mind cannot simply be switched off.

I have a gun here that says otherwise. This is, of course, not the solution he was looking for, but it's certainly possible to switch off the brain. It doesn't even have to be fatal. You're just not recovering from it unless you're still in single-digit ages.

If you want to stop something, negative association will often work, but conscious negative association is likely to be short-circuited by unconscious performance or simply failure to follow through on your part.

Look carefully at what's going on when it happens. That can usually tell you something. Then you might be able to form a more useful plan.

[Snail]

I have a gun here that says otherwise. This is, of course, not the solution he was looking for, but it's certainly possible to switch off the brain.

I think we should make the distinction between switching something off and destroying it. I can switch off my laptop, I can also shoot it with a gun. These are different things with different outcomes.

[NGTM-1R]

I think we should make the distinction between switching something off and destroying it. I can switch off my laptop, I can also shoot it with a gun. These are different things with different outcomes.

Hypothermia, then. It's still quite possible to turn it off without damaging, it's simply extremely difficult to ensure it will turn on again.

[Marcov]

This isn't actually as serious as you seem to think it is, but it'd be a help if I were to get rid of this habit.

Thanks for the support anyways.