Need To Get Rid Of This Habit!

I keep kinda using my throat muscles and rubbing them against each other more down in my throat and I'm getting a sore throat and my jaw muscles hurt.. Have any of you done this before? I really need to stop this right now, it just started today and I can't really stop it:(

That's wierd, I've never done that before.

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Originally Posted by dawho

That's wierd, I've never done that before.

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I probably guessed most people wouldn't have done that before, but it's making my jaw so damn sore..

:confused: Try chewing on some gum? Or keeping a big jug of water close by to sip on frequently...whenever you start doing it? Can't say I actually understand what you're describing, but it sounds like you just need to distract yourself for a little while until the urge to flex those muscles goes away. :confuzd:

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Originally Posted by JLC

:confused: Try chewing on some gum? Or keeping a big jug of water close by to sip on frequently...whenever you start doing it? Can't say I actually understand what you're describing, but it sounds like you just need to distract yourself for a little while until the urge to flex those muscles goes away. :confuzd:

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That might actually help,
I hope it does LOL.

I know how you feel with a bad habbit. I chew my fingernails to the point that I have none and they are always so low that my fingers are always in pain. Its terrible and I cant stop no matter what i try!

ANYWAY! haha. I think the gum idea may be a breakthrough! I also recommend you to try it.

Are you making a gagging noise?

Later, Matt

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Originally Posted by DutchHerp

Are you making a gagging noise?

Later, Matt

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Not really, I'm just kinda rubbing my throat on the inside and it's getting irritated and it's hurting my jaw.

Your probably in the pre stages of getting sick. I have wierd nose and throat crap go on when I'm getting sick.

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Originally Posted by twistedtails

Your probably in the pre stages of getting sick. I have wierd nose and throat crap go on when I'm getting sick.

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Yeah, I think I'm getting sick. My mom is sick so she probably gave it to me.

I do that too, but only AFTER I get a sore throat because it itches the inside of it and makes it feel better.

I think gum would be the most help to you, but that doesn't really work the same muscles so ... I don't know; maybe not. You could try giving yourself negative reinforcement whenever you catch yourself doing it - like forcing yourself to clean a dish or put a quarter in your piggy bank or something like that. Just to become more aware of yourself and when/where you're doing it.

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Originally Posted by Mindibun

I do that too, but only AFTER I get a sore throat because it itches the inside of it and makes it feel better.

I think gum would be the most help to you, but that doesn't really work the same muscles so ... I don't know; maybe not. You could try giving yourself negative reinforcement whenever you catch yourself doing it - like forcing yourself to clean a dish or put a quarter in your piggy bank or something like that. Just to become more aware of yourself and when/where you're doing it.

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I know what you mean, but I'm doing that in my lower throat like an inch above my collar bone.

I have to ask, why are you asking a question about a sore throat, developed by a day-long habit, on a ball pythons forum?

Later, Matt

Gargle with some saltwater. Suck on a Cold-eze. They have zinc in them and they do help shorten a cold. I swear by them.

Jim Smith

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Originally Posted by j_h_smith

Gargle with some saltwater. Suck on a Cold-eze. They have zinc in them and they do help shorten a cold. I swear by them.

Jim Smith

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Thanks! I will definitely try this. I did go home sick today, my nose was kinda stuffy/runny and I have a sore throat. I'm starting to feel aches now, in my lower back and neck.

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Originally Posted by CoolioTiffany

Yeah, I think I'm getting sick. My mom is sick so she probably gave it to me.

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Oh man your mom is so mean! Give it back to her LOL :rofl:

You always get your self in a position to get picked on lol. I love it!

But seriously sorry to hear that, I used to do something similar when I was younger. But not as bad.

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Originally Posted by Danounet

Oh man your mom is so mean! Give it back to her LOL :rofl:

You always get your self in a position to get picked on lol. I love it!

But seriously sorry to hear that, I used to do something similar when I was younger. But not as bad.

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LOL I wish I can give it back to her, I don't want this cold/flu:P

I do get picked on, but I think it's funny:D

I seem to get sick a lot, I think I have a low immune system from all the crap I eat.:weirdface

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Originally Posted by CoolioTiffany

LOL I wish I can give it back to her, I don't want this cold/flu:P

I do get picked on, but I think it's funny:D

I seem to get sick a lot, I think I have a low immune system from all the crap I eat.:weirdface

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Well remember you are what you eat. ;)

It's always good to create good habits when you are young. I am not saying to become a healthy food freak, but you should know something you shouldn't be eating when it is in your plate.

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Originally Posted by Danounet

Well remember you are what you eat. ;)

It's always good to create good habits when you are young. I am not saying to become a healthy food freak, but you should know something you shouldn't be eating when it is in your plate.

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Yeah definitely, I do eat healthy foods and I like a lot of them but I also have a lot of sweets.

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Originally Posted by CoolioTiffany

Yeah definitely, I do eat healthy foods and I like a lot of them but I also have a lot of sweets.

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Hell I'm 26 and I love candy, as long as you dont over do it, or make your self fat, it's fine! But Im one of those lucky people that doesnt get fat or out of shape easy. :D

Dark Chocolate M&M's is one of my weaknesses lol. :cool:

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Originally Posted by Danounet

Hell I'm 26 and I love candy, as long as you dont over do it, or make your self fat, it's fine! But Im one of those lucky people that doesnt get fat or out of shape easy. :D

Dark Chocolate M&M's is one of my weaknesses lol. :cool:

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I'm also one of the ones where I can eat anything and won't get fat or outta shape easily:D I'm actually more athletic than my brother who plays a lot of sports LOL. I can run pretty damn fast too (faster than some of the guys in my grade), but I don't really do any sports. I don't really feel like doing any type of sports, it seems so boring. I'd rather stick with the herps:D

It's important to do sports, specialy when you are young. If you dont like doing sports then run around somewhere you like to walk for no real reason. Like the beach. Music always helps. Or go dive in the pool a couple of hours.

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Originally Posted by CoolioTiffany

I keep kinda using my throat muscles and rubbing them against each other more down in my throat and I'm getting a sore throat and my jaw muscles hurt.. Have any of you done this before? I really need to stop this right now, it just started today and I can't really stop it:(

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This might be one way to get rid of it for good:

1. Video tape yourself close up, including facial expressions/sounds, doing this behavior you wish to stop.

2. Download the video to youtube and post it here with a contest of who can do the best impression of you doing the odd throat muscle thing.

3. Watch all the video impressions.

4. Think to yourself "OMG, is that what I look like doing that"?

problem solved

I'm kinda hoping the gum and salt water doesnt work because Id really like to see this contest! :D But seriously, get better soon!:)

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Originally Posted by Danounet

It's important to do sports, specialy when you are young. If you dont like doing sports then run around somewhere you like to walk for no real reason. Like the beach. Music always helps. Or go dive in the pool a couple of hours.

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Well I definitely like to run around, but I'm not a hyper person that's for sure. During the Summer I always swim in my pool, almost everyday. Nothing better than swimming in 100+ degree weather:D

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Originally Posted by DutchHerp

I have to ask, why are you asking a question about a sore throat, developed by a day-long habit, on a ball pythons forum?

Later, Matt

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Hence why she posted in the off topic cafe. Im not sure if were even alowed to even talk about ball pythons in here. Are you confused about what this section is used for( In that case, for things off topic to the ball python forum in general), or why she doesnt ask a docter first instead?

Drink Warm Liquids

Wear a big heavy rubber band around your wrist. When you catch yourself doing the thing you want to stop doing, pull the rubber band way back and let it snap back to your wrist hard. It'll sting a little bit, do this often enough and you'll soon associate your habit with pain and that should make it easier to break the habit.

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Originally Posted by MarkS

Wear a big heavy rubber band around your wrist. When you catch yourself doing the thing you want to stop doing, pull the rubber band way back and let it snap back to your wrist hard. It'll sting a little bit, do this often enough and you'll soon associate your habit with pain and that should make it easier to break the habit.

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Great solution, I don't like pain and that idea will probaby help a lot:D

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Originally Posted by twistedtails

Your probably in the pre stages of getting sick. I have wierd nose and throat crap go on when I'm getting sick.

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ugh i think i have it my dad had a cold now i think i might of caught it!

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Originally Posted by Beardedragon

Hence why she posted in the off topic cafe. Im not sure if were even alowed to even talk about ball pythons in here. Are you confused about what this section is used for( In that case, for things off topic to the ball python forum in general), or why she doesnt ask a docter first instead?

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Not even a doctor, but the fact that this minor inconvenience is shared on a forum dedicated to African reptiles remains a mystery to me.

Later, Matt

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Originally Posted by DutchHerp

Not even a doctor, but the fact that this minor inconvenience is shared on a forum dedicated to African reptiles remains a mystery to me.

Later, Matt

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True, I honestly have no idea what rubbing your throat together means, or how you do it. But still, anything can go here i guess.

Later, Matt

(:P My names matt too)

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Originally Posted by Beardedragon

I honestly have no idea what rubbing your throat together means, or how you do it.

(:P My names matt too)

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Exactly!!!


Come on Coolio, wheres the vid! :D

I've been spending alot of today trying to replicate the problem.

I can't seem to figure out how to rub my throat muscles together lol. Is it like a constant swallowing?