How can I stop cracking my knuckles? How to break the habit.

[angel_bright05]

I've been cracking my knuckles for about 6 years. I used to do it occationally...then it got more and more and now I can't stop! It's a psychological thing. It's not like I HAVE to do it because there's tension or anything. I just do it...to do it.

So now...how can I stop?? I know it takes 21 days to break a habit...but I just don't know how to get the process of stopping started. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks.

 

[AKL_Megs]

Snap a rubberband on your wrist every time you think about cracking your knuckles.

 

[ThinkTink510]

I do it too. I dont know how to stop either.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Snap a rubberband on your wrist every time you think about cracking your knuckles.

Or do it as punishment for cracking your knuckles. That will make you think twice.

 

[nhrenee]

Snap a rubberband on your wrist every time you think about cracking your knuckles.

(PS:AKL_Megs: Great pic in your sig!)

 

[JKanownik]

You must replace a bad habit with a good habit.

 

[Cantw8]

start picking your nose

 

[birdiesunshine]

I crack my fingers and toes a million times a day. I don't know how to stop either. I kinda like it or else it would be easier to stop.

 

[grinningghost]

I crack my fingers and toes a million times a day. I don't know how to stop either. I kinda like it or else it would be easier to stop.

I crack everything - since I was a little kid. Knuckles, toes, neck, back, knees. I even asked my doctor if I was slowly killing myself . He said "No, it's harmless. All you're doing is releasing air that's stuck in the joints - crack away if it makes you feel better."

But I do try to do it in private - don't want to gross anyone out with the cracking sounds.