Hi, I've noticed that when I'm trying to focus hard on work or when I'm stressed... I scratch my skin. I've done this since I was a child. When either the work or stress (or both) get really intense, the scratching can intensify until I'm bleeding. I'd really like to scratch something other than myself to stop hurting myself, but I think the scratching sensation really helps drown out other background senses.
Is it possible to channel this destructive scratching into something, anything, else? Has anyone ever managed that?
Or.... what stims help you focus AND drown out background distractions?
(Tempted to wear gloves haha!! It's not that bad yet, though!)
Thank you in advance :-)
