Is it normal to scratch your head and then smell your fingers?

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I love playing with my hair, and i am always running my fingers through it. Until one day i began scratching my head/hair. I really liked the smell of it, so it turned into a habit. Now my friends and family think its an anxiety or compulsive issue. I make the habit less noticeable in public, but alone i can't stop scratching. AS and anxiety/compulsive habit, is this normal? I realize, otherwise, its weird.

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  • XxXTheBrokenPathXxX
    13 years ago

    I do the same thing sometimes. I only do it though to check if my hair smells bad, and if I should take a shower. I also do it to check for dandriff

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    daz wat i do!! lol

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  • Crayshack
    13 years ago

    I taste them.

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  • Tiger844628
    6 years ago

    I scratch my head and smell my fingers. The only thing is, I Pick at it so much, my head bleeds and I get blood all over my fingers. I smell because I like the smell.

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  • AmberAustri
    11 years ago

    I do that

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  • robbieforgotpw
    11 years ago

    I scratch my bum and smell... P U

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  • WhiteGuy
    13 years ago

    I was scratching and sniffing whilst reading this, and typing my comment. (But not tasting)

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  • playgroundhound
    13 years ago

    i do the same thing. i recently posted about this lol, but my habit is a bit more detailed.

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  • MercedesBenz
    13 years ago

    Are you doing it because you enjoy the smell or is it just a nervous habit? As suggested, you may need to see a therapist for anxiety issues. Otherwise, read some books about controlling anxiety naturally-- you can get them at Barnes & Noble.

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  • Cookies&Cream
    13 years ago

    You maybe need to see a psycologist if you think its something that you do too MAny times. If it makes you feel better is not the first time ive heard of this I think i used to do it long ago but stop somehow.

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