Why does scratching feel so good and how to stop scratching?
When you scratch your nails or fingers run over your skin and produce very mild and tolerable level of pain. This pain is detected by brain which releases a neurotransmitter called Serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter which makes you feel good and happy. It provides you oh-so-good sensation after scratching. The more you scratch the more serotonin and the more you feel good! To stop scratching, you need self-control, distraction and immediate external help. Whenever you catch yourself scratching, tell yourself to rest for 1 minute. After 1 minute the urge dies. Secodnly, distract yourself with any work, social media or anything else. Lastly, use some external help in the form of water and lotions.
