how about take a deep breath?
I do that too though...i have 3 anxiety disorders so maybe that's why
for me...
--- In achangewilldoyougoo
<steelepetala@
>
> This is the MOST difficult and annoying habit I have, which is NOT
> listening fully to anyone...yes, I am ADHD but I firmly believe that
> this is more of a HABIT ingrained deeply and taught thru my
> upbringing as everyone in my extended family does it too. I believe
> this is a habit that can be changed with time and effort. I am
> currently working on it and boy is it HARD! I have tried the popping
> my wrist with a rubber band when I do it (ouch!), biting my tongue so
> hard it bleeds and biting my lips as well as holding my breath...if
> there were just some way as my DH says to " pretend my mouth is my
> hands and just sit on it" lol, I would! It is so disrepectful to
> interrupt someone and not let them finish. I have begun to notice
> this habit in others and find it quite distasteful so now I know how
> I MUST APPEAR to DH and others when I do the same thing!
>
> Can anyone come up with other suggestions on how to catch yourself
> when you do this terrible habit?
>
> Thanks, Petala
>
> --- In achangewilldoyougoo
> <lmr@> wrote:
> >
> > On listening.
> > Develop the skill of slow listening. Most people hear the first
> four words of a conversation and then start thinking of what they are
> going to say as soon as the other person takes a breath. [snip]
>
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