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Expert tips and toys to help you reduce the habit.
Stress and anxiety can manifest in different ways, and for some, it can lead to skin picking.
You may even find that you benefit from switching between two or more toys to satisfy your sensory preferences.
Its also important to consider where you plan to use the fidget toy.
One reviewer wrote:I tend to pick at my skin.
I will pick dead skin off of my lips, bite my cuticles, and pick at scabs.
I couldn’t stop so I ordered something to distract my hands and it works great.
I constantly have to have something in my hands or there comes the picking.
[…] this definitely solved the problem.
Plus, you could reuse the stone over and over again and choose from blue and red paint.
One reviewer wrote:I was really impressed with this picking stone.
Choose from four colors: orange, black, blue, and green.
I can take notes with one hand while having this in the other.
Another plus: its so quiet!
Each pod has three beans inside that pop out when you squeeze and retreat when you let go.
The center pea even has a cute face (one of five random expressions).
I highly recommend it.
Size:2.75 x 0.78 inches (not including the strap) |Colors: 1 |Noises: None
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It can also stretch slightly to accommodate your finger size.
A pastel collection is also available.
One reviewer wrote:These are amazing.
I like to knead, twist, squeeze, and roll them.
One reviewer wrote:LOVE this stuff!
Not only is it beautiful to look at, but it is also fun and keeps my hands busy.
I cannot recommend this stuff enough!
It has so many different textures and features that it really is like a toy.
[…] I’d definitely recommend this to anyone who needs to keep their fingers or hands occupied.
Fidget toys can replace or prevent skin picking, says Goldberg.
Simply put, it is harder to pick at your skin if your hands are occupied.
