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how to stop mannerism
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Vertino answered
23 years experience Clinical Psychology
It takes 28 days: To change a habit or mannerism that is not a tic (a medical issue), it takes 28 days of active practice to reduce the frequency, duration and intensit ... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gregory Hines answered
24 years experience Family Medicine
Notice them: Mannerisms are common, and often the result of mental laziness. Some people have catch phrases, habits, unconscious gestures, etc. The first thing t ... Read More
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Dr. Alfredo Soto answered
26 years experience Psychiatry
CBT: Depending on your "mannerisms" there are different types of treatment. One very successful form is called cbt (cognitive behavioral therapy) in which ... Read More
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Dr. Jon Katz answered
13 years experience Clinical Psychology
Mind/Body: One approach is to find a therapist who is willing to work from the mindset that the mannerisms have some emotional content or "message" for you, and ... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. K. Olson answered
39 years experience Psychiatry
Onychophagia: This is not uncommon and is relatively easy to treat. Usually a manifestation of generalized worry (generalized anxiety disorder), it responds to bu ... Read More
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Dr. Matt Vukin answered
16 years experience Psychiatry
Mindfulness: Sometimes people don't realize they bite their nails until it's been pointed out to them or they look at their nails closely. Look into mindfulness b ... Read More
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Dr. Thomas Robbins answered
10 years experience Family Medicine
Bite deterrents: You can also try over the counter bite deterrents. You put them on your nails like fingernail polish. They have a horrid taste, that is you bite you ... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lynne Weixel answered
36 years experience Clinical Psychology
Tourettes?: This might be Tourettes from your description. It is a very special condition that may combine w/ some others but is always specific. There may be a v ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. M. Jay Petruska answered
32 years experience Family Medicine
Stress: Stress can lead to many different types of neurotic behaviors. You should see your primary car physician to discuss treatment options.
A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bernard Seif answered
40 years experience Clinical Psychology
Congratulations on: being away of your situation and seeking help. The cause of your movements can be many things--side-effects of medication, anxiety, a neurological co ... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered
33 years experience Family Medicine
Doctor fees: you would need to call and ask the physician's office, fees are not standardized. There are many free clinics in most places. Call the local Medical ... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Zimon answered
59 years experience Internal Medicine
I know of no: reason why "mirroring the styles and mannerisms" of others will help someone with BPD!! Ask question again with more specifics!
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Paul answered
39 years experience Ophthalmology
Many causes: Excessive blinking has many possible causes. Dry eyes, stress, habitual causes are possible. If the blinking is severe enough to interfere with activi ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Bert Liang answered
Specializes in Neurology
Blepharospasm: Assuming this is what you are describing, there are a number of treatments for eyelid twitching, of which the most popular is botulinum toxin (Botox), ... Read More
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