See Alike in...

Alike App

Browser

Icky

501d

something that I've never been able to do, but would love to be able to do, is painting my fingernails and wearing false nails. the polish brand "mooncat" is very beautiful and i want to wear it. but when i have tried polish, it is very uncomfortable; i just feel it sitting on my nails. false nails are worse, and im okay with never mastering those. how do you get past the discomfort of nail polish/make up/etc?

Top reply
    • ren410

      501d

      Just exposure, in my experience. I forget the terminology for this, but our brains eventually ignore what is always there (like clothes for example), although it takes a little longer/more patience for us NDs. I get the funny feelings without polish or nails now, and i am able to relax and ignore my fingers when theyre done.

    • DownWithTheStinkness

      500d

      just exposure and a sensory-overload prevention plan (aka just bringing nail polish remover wherever i go)

    • ren410

      501d

      Just exposure, in my experience. I forget the terminology for this, but our brains eventually ignore what is always there (like clothes for example), although it takes a little longer/more patience for us NDs. I get the funny feelings without polish or nails now, and i am able to relax and ignore my fingers when theyre done.

      • Icky

        501d

        @ren410 im hoping that's what I'll be able to do if I try that brand. but i can imagine the feeling now and it makes me want to cry. im gonna try though

☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Want to chat or share? Download the Alike app now and get complete access to Alike.health's unique features.

Find people who are
experiencing a similar
medical reality

100% Free
100%
Free

Download Alike for the full experience

JOIN

View All

Bupropion

night sweats

paranoid

Valium

sertraline

palpitations

Anxiety (Including GAD)

Depression

palpitations

Depression

Valium

Bupropion