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I watched an excellent "everything you need to know about staying safe from the virus" video made by a doctor in New York. The one thing that stood out the most for me was the number of times he stressed, "Don't touch your face!!!!!" I have been having a hard time to reprogramming my brain. I can now reach to scratch an itch on my face and catch myself with my hand in mid-air, about half the time. He suggested wearing a mask at home to remind yourself NOT to touch your face. It's unreal how many times I've caught myself either before or after.
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I try not to touch my face. I can't say how many times I almost scratch an itch or something. Most times I try to grab a tissue so I can cover my hand.
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If that's the case, then I'm screwed! ;D I touch my face tens of times a day!
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If you have been consistently washing your hands, I don't know why touching your face is such a problem. :dontknow: Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
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I watched an excellent "everything you need to know about staying safe from the virus" video made by a doctor in New York. The one thing that stood out the most for me was the number of times he stressed, "Don't touch your face!!!!!" I have been having a hard time to reprogramming my brain. I can now reach to scratch an itch on my face and catch myself with my hand in mid-air, about half the time. He suggested wearing a mask at home to remind yourself NOT to touch your face. It's unreal how many times I've caught myself either before or after.
I saw that same video.A friend sent link to me.David was his first name and Cornell was place.
Yes he emphasized keeping your hands clean and not touching your face.Wearing a mask helps not touch your face.
I also stress to build your immune system up and crowds for now.
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It's impossible to continuously keep from touching your face. When I accidently touch,scratch, or rub my face, I usually have, alcohol hand sanitizer or hand wipes to clean my hands & whip my face after the incident happens.
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My brother came up with a pretty good idea.
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The cone's about the only thing that could work for me!
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I like the cone idea. Very creative.
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I'm acne-prone, so I always try and not touch my face anyway.
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The only way I can tell you how not to touch your face is to sit on your hands. My hair keeps getting in my face. Wish I had gotten a hair cut before the close downs.
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It is so hard not to touch your face so I keep gloves on.
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I can't not touch my face. I blow my nose a lot in the a.m. I itch all the time also. I really haven't concerned myself with it as I don't go any where to often. I was my hands constantly. My hands seem to be in dish water most of the day.
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put socks on your hands
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I keep tissue all over the house and in my car, which I try and grab if I have an itch; I also have a post it note by my laptop and on my I-pad to try and help me to keep from touching my face; it is a hard thing as we are all having to re-program our brain to live in so many new ways!
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I have tissues or a wipes all over the house so it I feel the need to touch my face they are handy but I'm constantly washing my hands so if I do touch my face w/o the tissues of wipes I'm not to panicied.
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I catch myself all day touching my face. Uh
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Put something on your hands/fingers that has a strong smell, like maybe a perfume you have there at the house. Refresh several times a day. Maybe the smell will be a reminder as you raise your hands toward your face!
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The cone idea and wearing socks on hands sound like a good idea and is also funny.
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My brother came up with a pretty good idea.
Yes! I've seen memes similar to this. It is hard not to touch your face. If you are at home and haven't touched anything questionable, don't worry about it. When out, like at the store, I take kleenex with me. I always have my pockets stuff with them anyway, and I will sometimes use them if I have to touch my face. It always seems itchy, especially when I'm out and shouldn't touch it. I did see a Dr who said you don't have to be afraid of the virus. All you have to do is wash your hands and NOT touch your face. If you absolutely have to touch it wash your hands first.
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Now when I'm at work and my face itches I use a tissue to scratch it. At home I don't worry about touching my face.
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Yes, keep those hands and fingernails clean. Great tip.
If you have been consistently washing your hands, I don't know why touching your face is such a problem. :dontknow: Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
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My brother came up with a pretty good idea.
Yes! I've seen memes similar to this. It is hard not to touch your face. If you are at home and haven't touched anything questionable, don't worry about it. When out, like at the store, I take kleenex with me. I always have my pockets stuff with them anyway, and I will sometimes use them if I have to touch my face. It always seems itchy, especially when I'm out and shouldn't touch it. I did see a Dr who said you don't have to be afraid of the virus. All you have to do is wash your hands and NOT touch your face. If you absolutely have to touch it wash your hands first.
Of course the real solution to that problem is don't go out.
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I wipe my face with tissues too, but mostly to control facial oil.
I have tissues or a wipes all over the house so it I feel the need to touch my face they are handy but I'm constantly washing my hands so if I do touch my face w/o the tissues of wipes I'm not to panicied.
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I have noticed I am getting a lot better at this actually.
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My brother came up with a pretty good idea.
One of the methods I heard was put hot chili pepper juice on your hands, one touch would probably retrain you! LOL
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From CDC, they advised never touched your face, nose, eyes, or ears without first washing your hands. If you cough, try to cover with a tissue or face mask.
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Same boat here keep touching my face over an itch over and over again its dam hard now.
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When we were kids my mom would put hot sauce on our thumbs to keep us from sucking it. I would say try that by putting hot sauce on your finger tips and the first time you touch your face you will learn quickly. Just saying LOL.
It worked for all us as kids and none of us sucked their thumb.
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I rarely go out, so I don't worry about not touching my face & the times I do go out, I wear gloves & make a conscience effort to not cross contaminate anything.
For the people who are essential workers & still go to work, I would think hand sanitizer would be their best friend.